THE Glenfinnan viaduct joined landmarks across the UK turning blue to show public support for NHS staff treating coronavirus patients.
The 21-arch viaduct, which stars in the Harry Potter films, joined famous venues like Glasgow’s SSE Hydro and Falkirk's Kelpies in lighting up in the colours of the NHS to thank healthcare workers.
The illumination of the structure was organised by Martin Whyte of events company The Stage Group.
He said: “We feel a huge sense of responsibility for the mental well being of many people within our industry, who have lost their jobs and have nothing to do. Lighting the Viaduct gives us something practical to focus on and utilises our skills for something that will be appreciated by all of our key workers.
“Glenfinnan viaduct is iconic for the village, for Scotland and across the world and it has long been my ambition to light it up. What better time than now to make this happen as a gesture of solidarity with the front-line NHS staff who are risking their own health to help others during this pandemic.”
Alan Ross, director of engineering and asset management at Network Rail said: “We are delighted to be working with the Stage Group to illuminate Glenfinnan Viaduct as a gesture of support for the vital and fantastic work that the NHS is doing to help tackle the coronavirus.
“We are grateful to those in the NHS and all of the key workers across the country who are playing, and will continue to play, a massive role in supporting us all as the country continues to respond to this pandemic.”
The illumination of Glenfinnan viaduct comes as people across the country once again joined in a mass round of applause on Thursday to thank NHS staff for their work.
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