GLASGOW'S streets were flooded with yellow as hundreds of kind-hearted fitness fanatics took part in a mass walk for charity.

The Off The Beatson Track event takes place every year and aims to raise as much money as possible to support the Beatson Cancer Charity.

More than 1800 people donned yellow outfits and walked six and half miles in a circular route from the Riverside Museum yesterday afternoon.

Among those taking part included Scots actress and Breaking Bad star Laura Fraser, former patients, family members, staff and charity supporters.

Before setting off staff unveiled their first ever charity mascot Bella Beatson in front of surprised school pupil Emma McGinley who designed it.

The 12-year-old from Kelvindale Primary was chosen as the winner of the charity's mascot contest, beating off stiff competition from more than1600 other kids with her bee design.

The giant bee led the way as a sea of yellow sunflowers, minions, ducks flooded through Glasgow’s West End.

David Welch, chief executive of Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “It’s overwhelming to see how many people have come to take part in our third ‘Off The Beatson Track’. It’s incredible the support the charity is receiving from people all over Glasgow and indeed Scotland.

Laura Fraser said: “It was a real honour to be part of this special event, it’s amazing to see so many people taking part and standing up to the fight against cancer.

"There’s a real party atmosphere here today – it’s wonderful to see a sea of yellow making its way through Glasgow’s West End once again.

“Beatson Cancer Charity has touched the lives of so many patients and families at The Beatson, people are always telling me how much the charity has done for them. It’s an honour to stand with everyone here today and celebrate the amazing work Beatson Cancer Charity does to help people at the times they need it the most.”

All funds raised will help the charity provide specialist staff posts including nursing, radiography, physics and research staff as well as funding enhanced medical equipment,improvements to services and new research projects.

The cash will also be used to develop new support initiatives for the 8000 new patients who attend The Beatson every year.

“I would like to thank each and every single person who took part and raised sponsorship money to help us support the thousands of patients and their families who attend The Beatson and related facilities each year. Their generosity will have a direct impact on cancer patients and their families through the work of the charity, now and in the future.”