A group of Perthshire firefighters have scaled Ben Nevis as part of a mountainous challenge which has raised thousands of pounds for charity.
Sixteen people from Blairgowrie’s station ascended the UK’s highest peak, amid scorching temperatures.
Four ex-military firefighters climbed wearing fire kit and a bergen, weighing the equivalent of a 20-kilogram breathing apparatus.
Despite temperatures peaking at 23 degrees Celsius, the team arrived at the summit, 4,413 feet up, in 5 hours and 27 minutes.
Watch Commander, Paul Smith, told STV News: “We all knew the climb would be hard, but the heat and humidity made it much harder, especially for the guys in fire kit.
“There was next to no wind which made it even more difficult.”
The group initially set a fundraising target of £2000, but have since extinguished that, raising more than £7000.
“Hundreds of other walkers began applauding. There were a few tears in our eyes.”
Watch Commander, Paul Smith
Paul said: “We all want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us.
“The community and especially local businesses have come forward with so many generous donations.”
The money will be split between Poppy Scotland and the SFRS Family Support Trust.
Founded in 1921, Poppy Scotland provide support for current and former members of the Armed Forces as well as their families.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Family Support Trust is 101 years old.
It’s the oldest and only Fire & Rescue charity in the UK, providing support to serving and retired Fire Service personnel & their families, in times of need.
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