Hundreds make a splash on Kessock Ferry Swim

Two swimmers, one with bunny ears, in wet suits after completing the Kessock Ferry SwimImage source, Paul Campbell
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More than 200 people took part in the Highlands' Kessock Ferry Swim on Saturday.

The event - a 1,200m (3,937ft) crossing between the communities of South and North Kessock - was revived in 2022 after a break of 50 years.

It takes its name from a ferry that crossed the narrows, part of the Beauly Firth near Inverness, until the Kessock Bridge opened in the 1980s.

Outdoor education charity Àban Outdoor Ltd organised Sunday's event.

Image source, Paul Campbell
Image source, Paul Campbell

The challenge stopped partly because people became less used to swimming outdoors.

It was also hit by bad weather and some of the volunteer organisers moving on.

Image source, Paul Campbell
Image source, Paul Campbell
Image source, Paul Campbell
Image source, Paul Campbell