BIG-HEARTED bikers became real-life Easter bunnies when they visited Scotland's biggest children's hospital.

BIG-HEARTED bikers became real-life Easter bunnies when they visited Scotland's biggest children's hospital.

Around 7000 men and women roared into the Royal Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill, Glasgow, to hand deliver thousands of chocolate eggs.

Some even swapped their leathers for bunny costumes for a trip round the city yesterday, which started at the SECC.

Hundreds of egg-cited youngsters, alongside their parents and staff, cheered the easy riders home and were rewarded when the bikers handed them their Easter treats.

Bill Hill, 54, of Glasgow, was one of the thousands taking part, along with his partner Susan Gourlay, 46.

He said: "I do it every year and this was the best one yet. The weather was fantastic, especially after the bad reports, and it was great fun. I loved seeing the kids faces when we gave them their eggs."

Stuart Regan, of the Motorcycle Action Group which organises the annual Easter Egg Run, said: "All the bikers absolutely love it. The weather held off, which was a relief and it was fantastic to have some sunshine.

"All of the kids were really excited, which made it all worthwhile."

Last year's event raised £30,000 but organisers are hopeful of more this year.