Inverness 11-year-old scoops award after setting Munro-bagging record
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An Inverness primary pupil who became Scotland's youngest girl to climb all of the country's Munros last year saw her achievement recognised at a prestigious award ceremony last weekend.
Quinn Young (11) won in the Little Champion category for the Scotland's Champions award on Saturday, sharing the stage with inspiring people from all over Scotland.
According to her father Ian, the Duncan Forbes pupil had a wonderful night meeting awe-inspiring people on the night as well as sitting down with her favourite DJ.
Her father Ian, who completed the challenge with Quinn, said it was a wonderful night.
"She absolutely loved the atmosphere on the night. Being able to meet one of her favourite DJs and being among so many inspiring people, she was like a kid in a sweetie shop.
"We had a wonderful night and it was incredible to se how many people congratulated her. We met with Robert Carlyle – who received the Lifetime Achievement Champion award on the night – and it was him who asked us to shake our hands. It was quite unbelievable."
Mr Young – who had to race to Glasgow from Kinlochleven after taking part to the Salomon Skyline Scotland – said him and Quinn's mother Fiona and her brother David (21) are very proud of her.
Father and daughter completed the incredible Munro challenge at Carn nan Gobhar – west of Inverness – on October 13 2022.
Quinn, who has been climbing Munros since she was only four, is also a member of Inverness Harriers and a swimming club, while being a keen cyclist and playing the trumpet for a brass band.
Mr Young continued: "I really hope she carries on doing what she loves. This was never done to win an award but rather to spend time together."
"The best part was probably when she was asked on stage what she enjoyed the most about doing all the Munros, to which she answered 'spending time with my dad'. I love having this bond with her.
"We are still going out hillwalking together, I am cherishing every minute –they grow up so fast!"
