A plucky Ross-shire lass who took the plunge for an epic swimming challenge in memory of a much-loved relative has left Highland Hospice on the crest of a wave
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Sophie Stewart, who is 11 and from Conon Bridge, decided to do a sponsored swim for the charity after they helped care for her great-aunt, Christine Macdonald, who died of cancer at the end of last year.
By swimming 100 lengths in Dingwall Swimming Pool, she managed to raise £2100 for Highland Hospice.
The effort took her just over an hour, and she was helped by her coach Andrew Clark and encouraged along the way by family.
The coaches at Dingwall Swimming Club helped Sophie train for the effort.
During her final seven weeks of her life, Ms Macdonald was cared for by staff at the Highland Hospice in Inverness.
The family said it could not speak highly enough of the staff at the hospice for caring for their treasured family member.
They said Sophie had a brilliant relationship with Ms Macdonald, and wanted to thank the staff for taking such good care of her.
She previously cut her hair and donated it to the Little Princess Trust to support her much-loved aunt.
