Hundreds of swimmers took part in the Kessock Ferry Swim, which returned after 50 years. Pictures: Sandy McCook/DCT Media
More than 300 hardy souls took the plunge as the Kessock Ferry Swim returned to Inverness for the first time in 50 years.
The challenge, established in 1946, involves participants swimming from South to North Kessock and back.
It is a length of about three-quarters of a mile and follows the old ferry route that used to connect both sides of the river.
Rory More and Gregor Thurlow-White were the first men home, while Jade Perry was the first female back on dry land.
Organised by South Kessock-based outdoor education charity Aban Outdoor Ltd, the swim raised cash for Friends of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve.
Take a look at our gallery from Saturday’s event – which will return again next year.
Mass start across the firth. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
The sold out event saw individuals swim across the Beauly Firth from South Kessock to North Kessock and back again. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
First lady home, Jade Perry of Helensburgh. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
Participants congratulate each other. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
The first two men home, Rory More and Gregor Thurlow-White. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
Participants watch on. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
Swimmers in the water. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
It was a sold out event. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
Participants swim past a boat. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
A lifeguard gives some encouragement. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
Swimming across the Kessock. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
Participants in the water. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
First three men home, Rory More, Gregor Thurlow-White and Douglas Dempster. Pictures by Sandy McCook/DCT Media
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IN PICTURES: Kessock Ferry Swim takes place for first time in 50 years
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