Hundreds of people have gone on the march in Barrhead to raise the profile of mental health issues.

A candlelit walk organised by awareness group Lean on Me saw supporters of all ages parade through the town’s streets.

The group was launched at the beginning of this month in memory of Barrhead man Anthony Quinn.

Held on the six-month anniversary of Anthony’s sudden death at the age of 30, there was support from all corners of the community for the candlelit walk.

Jennifer Capaldi, Anthony’s sister, told the Barrhead News: “It really was a special evening for everyone there.

“Anthony struggled with his own mental health his whole life and we felt this was something that we wanted to do to start the conversation.

“He would be the first person to offer his own help to others in need.

“He was a helpful and supportive person and we want to be able to help other people in the way that he would.

“There is still a big gap to bridge on the topic but this walk seems to have got people talking.”

The group walked from Cross Arthurlie Street, through the town centre and ended up at Cowan Park.

Support was provided by a number of local groups and businesses, including Cowan Park Community Bowling Club, which opened its doors to walkers after the event.

Donations of food and drink were received from The Arthurlie Inn, The Brig Inn and Janet Foy catering, while the group also expressed gratitude to Fereneze Golf Club for lending Anthony’s dad a golf buggy, allowing him to take part.

Renfrewshire South MSP Tom Arthur and Barrhead councillor Angela Convery were among those who joined the march.

Jennifer added: “We would like to thank all of the people and businesses who made Saturday so special.

“Already we have seen a lot of people talking about their own experiences online and it really seems to have made a difference.

“All I can say is that this is only the beginning – this story is most definitely not over.”