2026 is expected to be the most polluting World Cup in history, with an estimated footprint of 9 million tonnes of CO2e. However we have an opportunity to plant some hope here in Scotland so I'll be looking to raise money for Trees for Life for the duration of the tournament. Based on the last few world cups, I'm expecting around 2.7 goals per game, which will mean around 280km of running!

Trees for Life is an award-winning charity working to restore Scotland's Caledonian Forest. Their vision is to restore natural forests and rare wildlife to a spectacular wilderness region of the Scottish Highlands, including our 10,000 acre Dundreggan Conservation Estate which I highly recommend visiting.

The work is about people as much as places. Our conservation work is carried out by volunteers and funded by our members, charitable trusts, corporate supporters and people who dedicate a tree or grove.

It costs £6 to plant a tree, or you can pledge any amount to fund the great work that Trees for Life do all over the Highlands.

Thank you for your support!