Edinburgh's hairy bikers brave the shave to raise cash for children's charity

Three hairy bikers have braved the shave to raise hundreds of pounds for a children’s charity.

L-R: Steven, Alan and James

Tribe Edinburgh members Alastair Ross, Steven Archibald, both 39, and James Anderson,37, lost their long tresses to help out the Cash For Kids charity.

The trio also donated their shorn locks to the Little Princess Trust who make wigs for children and young people who have lost their hair through illness

The now-bald bikers had their heads shaved at The Bikers Cove cafe in South Queensferry on Saturday.

Long locks (L - R): James, Alan, Steven

Alastair, from Gifford, East Lothian, said: “We were at a meeting and talking about ways that we can raise money for charity.

“I then suggested a sponsored head shave as I am the one with the longest hair. It was a spur-of-a-moment thought and decision.

“Steve was up for doing it but James took a bit more convincing. I’ve been growing my hair for six years so nervous is an understatement.”

The pals smashed their £1000 target with donations for the Forth One radio station’s Cash for Kids charity currently standing at £1350.

Hair today, gone tomorrow: All shorn and ready to roll

To donate, visit cashforkidsgive.co.uk/campaign/radio-forth-charity-champions/fundraisers/tribe-edinburgh

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