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Receiving cheques from the 2019 Highland Cross are (from left) James Dunbar of New Start Highland, Miriam Veals of Cantraybridge College, Annabel Mowat of Birchwood Highland, Jenni Campbell of SNAP and Dr Helen Charley of Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool.
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Charities get share of £5.3 million Highland Cross funds

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 John Davidson 0 Comments

The community behind the annual Highland Cross fundraiser came together to mark another year of giving at a ceremony in Inverness. Five Highland charities were awarded new vehicles or funding on November 20 after being selected to benefit from the proceeds of this summer’s event.

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More to the Highland Cross than a race through the hills

June 29, 2019June 25, 2019 John Davidson 0 Comments

The more times you do the Highland Cross, the more you understand the community behind this huge annual effort. Turning up on the day to run and cycle 50 miles across the Highlands is probably the easy bit – and certainly the most fun.

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Preparing for the Highland Cross

June 16, 2019 John Davidson 1 Comment

If you’re tackling the Highland Cross, especially for the first time, the logistics can be a bit of a nightmare

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Banging the Drum for the Great Glen Way

June 16, 2019June 13, 2019 John Davidson 0 Comments

A 20-mile run between Drumnadrochit and Inverness is the perfect preparation for the Highland Cross.

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Fun, fresh air and fundraising at mini orienteering day

May 26, 2019 John Davidson 0 Comments

Thanks to everyone who came along to our mini orienteering day at Culduthel and Lochardil Woods this year – see all the photos here and find out how much we raised for Highland Cross.

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Mini orienteering family fun day

May 3, 2019May 22, 2019 John Davidson 0 Comments

Join us at our 2019 mini orienteering fun day in Inverness and help raise cash for Highland Cross charities.

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Making it count at the Cross

July 1, 2018July 8, 2018 John Davidson 0 Comments

There’s a chance that the total raised by the Highland Cross will surpass £5 million when this year’s donations are

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About John Davidson

I’m a journalist in Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland who specialises in the great outdoors – including walking, cycling and mountaineering.

In my day job I work for Highland News & Media as Deputy Managing Editor, working with the editorial teams to produce 18 weekly newspapers and associated websites, along with a number of editorial and commercial supplements and tourism publications.

I am a qualified summer Mountain Leader and a member of the Mountain Training Association.

I have written two books of walking and cycling routes around the Highlands and I am also involved in campaigning for better streets for all through calling for a more pedestrian and cycle-friendly environment.

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