The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice put the fun into fun run with the first ever Bubble Rush event to be staged in Scotland.

Hundreds of hospice supporters of all ages, from tiny tots to grannies and grandpas, made their way around the five-kilometre course at Bellahouston Park, many of them dressed up for the event in tutus, wings and brightly coloured wigs.

All declared it a bubble-tastic success.

Joyce Gallen from Pollok was raising money for the hospice in memory of her dad Jamie, who was cared for there last year.

She said: "We can't thank the hospice enough for all the support given to my dad and the rest of the family.

"This is a birthday celebration for my dad, he would have been 73 yesterday.

"Bubble Rush is a wonderful way for us all to celebrate his life and help the hospice."

Television presenter Carol Smillie was the host for the day and saw everyone off around the route filled with masses of frothing coloured foam, shot from high-powered bubble stations.

"The sun came out for Glasgow's Hospice," she said. "What a fantastic sight to see hundreds of people all dressed up to come and support the hospice."

Participants needed no excuse to dive in: some jogged, others walked.

There were babies in buggies and big groups of families and friends, all there to support the hospice and many raising money in memory of loved ones who received care at the hospice in Carlton Place.

"When we first had the idea to host Bubble Rush we thought it would be a popular event," said Heather Manson, director of fundraising at The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.

"We have been completely bowled over by the number of people who are here today and the effort they have made to dress up in wonderful costumes.

"It has been a fantastic day.

"We shouldn't forget the reason why we are here: work starts this summer to build a new hospice in Bellahouston Park that will allow us to care for young people aged from 15 years.

"It's a very exciting time and events like Bubble Rush bring us one step closer to reaching our fundraising target of £21m in our Brick by Brick appeal."

Patients will move from Carlton Place to the new hospice in 2018. The state-of-the art building will have 16 en-suite bedrooms, allowing privacy and comfort for patients and families.

Rooms will have space for loved ones to stay overnight and eat together, enjoying the comforts of a home from home.

The new bespoke designed hospice will also look after teenagers with life-limiting illnesses in specially designed, age-appropriate patient bedrooms.

Special facilities include a lounge where they can spend time with their friends, play music and relax in a comfortable environment.

There will be lush outdoor gardens with quiet contemplation areas, plus a sensory room.

To donate to Glasgow's Hospice or find out more about the Brick by Brick appeal, see www.ppwh.org.uk