Archie Foundation's Dunrobin Castle charity abseil back after three years
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The Archie Foundation is relaunching its charity abseil at Dunrobin Castle, Golspie, after a three-year gap.
The sponsored event will see participants descend more than 40 metres from the castle's highest tower.
The Archie Foundation, which supports local sick babies and children throughout the region, has opened registration for people to sign up for the May 7 fundraiser.
The charity's regional fundraising officer for the Highlands Karen Mangan said: “It’s fantastic to be able to run this event again. It has been three years since our last abseil at this fairytale stately home.
"As with all charities the pandemic has severely affected us, we saw a decrease of 67 per cent in our fundraising income."
Dunrobin Castle is offering a free tour of the castle on the day to participants and a reduced rate for family members attending the event.
Entrants must be over 16 years old and a maximum weight limit of 18 stone.
The sign-up fee is £25 and participants are being asked to raise a minimum of £100. They will receive an Archie T-shirt and a goodie bag.
Inverness Hospital Radio will also be broadcasting live from Dunrobin.
Ms Mangan said: "I know the Highland Children’s Unit staff and patients will be very excited to be able to listen in on the day. It will help them to feel involved and we hope it will bring a little extra cheer to the ward.”
All money raised from this event will go towards Archie’s continued support of sick children and their families throughout Highlands and Islands.
To register your place in the abseil click here.
To find out more about Archie's work, click here.
