More than 8000 runners took part in Scotland's largest Santa Dash despite temperatures falling as low as -3C in Glasgow.

Participants of all ages dressed in red suits and beards left George Square at 10am on Sunday and followed a five kilometre route through the city.

The event has raised more than £250,000 for good causes since it began in 2006. This year's chosen cause was Beatson Cancer Charity.

Fundraising manager Maisie Hamilton said: "We are delighted and overwhelmed at the number of people that signed up to this year's Santa Dash. It was such a fantastic sight in an incredible city.

"The money raised will go a long way in supporting our current and new patients and their families," she added.

Eva Bolander, lord provost of Glasgow, said seeing 8500 Santas dash through the city was an "unforgettable" sight.

"That so many take the time to come along and support charities as we head towards Christmas shows just how generous Glasgow is," she said.

"I hope everyone who ran the race and came along - and particularly all the volunteers - had a wonderful time."