More than 400 participants tackled a massive 100ft drop as they abseiled down the iconic Kessock Bridge to raise money for the Highland Hospice.
In their first event in more than 18 months, volunteers raising money for the palliative care charity took on a unique challenge over the weekend.
It involved free-air abseiling from great heights and landing in the the picturesque village of North Kessock– with those involved already raising more than £150,000 for the charity.
The challenge began on Friday when a number of volunteers took on the massive drop to help aid the delivery of hospice services across the Highlands.
The sponsored event continued through to Saturday – when more volunteers strapped on their harnesses to raise funds – many of whom doing so in memory of loved ones who had been cared for by the hospice.
Posting to social media, members of the Highland Hospice thanked volunteers for their massive contribution to the cause.
They wrote: “Massive thank you to all participants and supporters.
“You have been abseil-utely amazing. We are bursting with pride.
“This was our first physical event in 19 months and the response has been incredible!”
The RNLI Kessock lifeboat crew fielded six volunteers, including three crew members with family and friends, raising £900 for the station.
Lindsey Randall, one of the crew members who took part, said: “It was a great experience to take part in the abseil and especially to do it for the lifeboat crew which I joined back in February.
“My mum and her friend took part too and between us we raised over £600.
“I know first-hand what it takes to train and equip the lifeboat volunteers to be safe to respond in an emergency at sea.
“This was a perfect opportunity to contribute towards these costs, especially as the RNLI is a charity. I would definitely do it again next year.”
The charity then thanked the many sponsors involved in supporting the event, including Ord Industrial & Commercial Supplies and McDonald Scaffolding.
“Thank you so much to all of our volunteers – your dedication and hard work is outstanding and we are beyond grateful for all that you do. We could not do this without you,” the charity added.
The Highland Hospice aims to ensure that when people are faced with life shortening illness, death and bereavement, they are given the best possible care and support by focusing on the individual and putting their needs of them and their families at the centre of decision-making.
To help support the charity, you can still donate to their fundraiser by clicking here.