An MSP has added a splash of pink to his usual Holyrood attire to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Neil Bibby, MSP for West Scotland, took part in the initiative in support of Breast Cancer Now's 'wear it pink' campaign.

The campaign encourages people to wear pink on October 18 and donate to the charity to raise funds for breast cancer research and support.

Along with other parliamentarians, Mr Bibby attended a session at Holyrood to learn more about breast cancer in Scotland and the importance of the Scottish Government's commitments in its Cancer Strategy and Action Plan.

Mr Bibby is inviting his Renfrewshire constituents to join him, and others across the UK, in signing up for the 'wear it pink' initiative.

He said: "Every 10 minutes, someone in the UK hears the words 'you have breast cancer'. It’s the most common cancer in the UK.

"Each year around 11,500 women and 85 men lose their lives to the disease.

"That’s why I’m so passionate about encouraging everyone in Renfrewshire to take part in 'wear it pink' day on Friday, October 18."

The initiative is open to everyone, whether at school, work, or home.

Participants are encouraged to wear something pink or organise a pink-themed event and donate to Breast Cancer Now.

Mr Bibby said: "Wear it pink is a great way to come together with friends and family to have fun whilst raising money for Breast Cancer Now’s world-class research and life-changing support.

"As you can see from my photograph, all it takes is an additional splash of pink to your normal outfit."

He also said: "I am proud to raise awareness of the impact of the disease locally and to support and advocate for Breast Cancer Now’s research.

"Breast cancer affects so many people in the West of Scotland, so I hope that everybody in Renfrewshire will get involved this October and support this very important cause by signing up at wearitpink.org."

For more details and fundraising ideas, visit wearitpink.org.