Highland Cross is a 50 mile duathlon (walking or running 20 miles and cycling 30 miles) across Scotland from Kintail to Beauly. The event is organised by volunteers to raise funds for charities across the Highlands. Since 1983, over £6.3m has been raised and distributed in full to deserving causes.

This year the charities who will benefit are:

Rag & Tag Textile

Skye & Lochalsh Mental Health Association

Badenoch & Strathspey Community ConnXions

Gateway HHT

As a local from Kintail I have grown up watching the Highland Cross every year. I also took part in the breakfast stall during my years at Loch Duich Primary School. I am excited to be taking part this year and looking forward to the challenge - any donations will be greatly appreciated.