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Bikers gather at hospital after Easter charity parade

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity Hundreds of motorbikes gathered in a car park with hospital buildings in the backgroundGlasgow Children's Hospital Charity
Organisers estimated more than 900 bikers took part in the charity event

More than 900 bikers have converged on Glasgow's children's hospital after taking part in an annual Easter charity parade.

The Easter Egg Run in aid of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is now in its 46th year.

Despite its name, participants are urged not to bring Easter eggs as many young patients or are on special diets or "nil by mouth".

Instead a voluntary £10 donation is suggested.

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity Bikers with fluffy covers on their helmets. One is dressed as a minnion while others are dressed as rabbitsGlasgow Children's Hospital Charity
Many of the riders turned out in fancy dress

The bikers assembled at Glasgow Green before heading off on a noisy parade.

Onlookers watched as they passed some of the city's landmarks and crossed the Clyde Arc - or "Squinty Bridge" - on their way to the hospital south of the river.

Kirsten Watson, chief executive of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity, said: "The Easter Egg Run is a highlight of the year for so many of the children in hospital.

"For nearly five decades now, it's been a shining example of the generosity and spirit of Scotland's biking community.

"We're so thankful to everyone who took part and helped bring smiles, laughter and a little bit of magic to the hospital this Easter."

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity Two children watch as a motorbike rides past themGlasgow Children's Hospital Charity
The event provided some Easter excitement in the grounds of the hospital