Thousands step out for city’s Santa run

A SEA of Santas and elves flooded into Princes Street Gardens to take part in the Great Edinburgh Santa Run.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Dec 2011, 12:01 BST

Almost 1500 fundraisers donned festive costumes to take part in yesterday’s 2km race in aid of children’s charity, When You Wish Upon a Star, which aims to grant the wishes of children throughout Scotland suffering from life- threatening illnesses.

The charity hopes to raise more than £12,000 to send children to Lapland on Wednesday.

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