Inverness bridge among landmarks in Scotland lighting up in blue for World Parkinson’s Day
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AN Inverness bridge will be among landmarks across Scotland which will light up in blue to mark World Parkinson’s Day next month.
Ness Bridge is one of more than 50 venues participating in the awareness raising initiative.
Around 12,400 people in Scotland have Parkinson’s. Despite it being the second most prevalent neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s, public understanding of the impact of Parkinson’s remains low.
Annie Macleod, director of Parkinson’s UK Scotland, said: “The perception that Parkinson’s is an inevitable part of growing old and is just a bit of shakiness couldn’t be wider of the mark.
"Parkinson’s can be brutal and has more than 40 recognised symptoms. It affects people of all ages, and typically has a massive impact on every aspect of someone’s life.
“That’s why on World Parkinson’s Day – Thursday, April 11 – we are launching our biggest-ever awareness campaign to highlight just how serious the condition is.
"We’re delighted that so many places will be showing their support for the Parkinson’s community by lighting in blue for World Parkinson’s Day. Whether a national landmark or local church – we thank them all for their support.
"People with Parkinson’s and their families often feel isolated so it means a lot to the community to know that people care and are aware of the condition.”
Parkinson’s gets worse the longer people have it, and it is currently incurable.
Parkinson’s UK is helping invest in pioneering research in Scotland and around the world to deliver better treatments and a cure.
