PEOPLE across Scotland are being encouraged to put on their walking shoes and take part in a 5k in aid of charity.

The Show Your Glow challenge will see participants walk, run, cycle or whatever suits them to a local landmark.

In order to 'glow', the event on February 5 will feature neon glow sticks, torches, and anything that will illuminate the journey. 

Organised by Scottish Autism, Show Your Glow aims to raise funds to continue to support their services, including the Autism Advice Line which has seen calls almost treble since the beginning of the pandemic.

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Karen Wilson, Income Generation Lead at Scottish Autism, said: "We would love for individuals, families and groups to 'shine a light' of support across the country on Saturday February 5 for Scottish Autism, Scotland's largest provider of autism-specific services.

"You can walk, run, cycle, hop, skip or dance your way through a local well-lit area, which could even include a landmark that is also glowing, like the Kelpies in Falkirk or Edinburgh Castle.

"Remember the brighter the better so wear as much luminous items as you can and remember to share your photos to social media using the #ShowYourGlow hashtag.

"Funds raised will enable autistic people and their families to receive potentially life-changing support from our team of Community Advisors, via services like the charity's Autism Advice Line."

Sign up HERE where you will receive Scottish Autism t-shirts and glowsticks.