WATCH: Eight-year-old Pebbles goes the extra mile to support Steven Mackay as he reaches the the most northerly part of his run around the North Coast 500 (NC500) in aid of MFR Radio's Cash For Kids charity and his challenge has taken him through Sutherland

Eight-year-old Pebbles went the extra mile to support a footballer turned ultra-distance adventurer who is hoping to run the entire route of the North Coast 500 (NC500).

Inverness-based Steven Mackay set off from Inverness Cathedral on Friday.

He is today on the fourth day of his challenge and last night he had reached the north Caithness coast.

Mr Mackay is aiming to complete the entire tourist route in just 10 days in aid of MFR Radio's Cash For Kids charity.

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Related article: Ultra-distance runner Steven Mackay sets off from Inverness Cathedral and hopes to run the entire North Coast 500 (NC500) tourist trail in 10 days to raise £50,000 for MFR Cash for Kids charity

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