Sticking their necks out for a good cause

A PARADE of giraffes took to the streets of the Capital to celebrate local businesses and raise money for charity.

The 5ft figures were decorated in a range of different styles to represent the 40 businesses in Stockbridge taking part.

Comedian Craig Hill launched the event yesterday. One of the giraffes was signed by Tears of a Giraffe author Alexander McCall Smith.

The giraffes will be on display for a month and will then be auctioned off, with proceeds going to CHILDREN 1ST and LifeCare Edinburgh.