Runners from Ullapool took the top two places in the Great Wilderness Challenge 25 mile race on Saturday.
Fraser Kelly came in first in 3 hours 38 minutes, Isaac Connell was second in 3 hours 56 minutes and 49 seconds. The first lady finisher was Nancy Connolly from Highland Hill Runners who was fourth overall in a time of 4 hours 1 minute and 55 seconds. The winner of the 13 mile race was Jonathan Dow from Glasgow in a time of 1 hour 32 minutes 39 seconds. Fergus Brooks from Kinlochewe won the 10k race in 41 minutes 46 seconds.
The organisers of the event which was celebrating its 40th anniversary, expressed their thanks to everyone who took part with a special thanks to the marshals and volunteers who made the day run so smoothly. Next year’s Challenge has been announced to take place on Saturday 14th August 2027.
The Highland Council's Climate Change Committee has noted the findings of the UK's latest independent climate risk assessment and agreed to recommend funding for the Highland Adapts partnership to support climate adaptation and resilience activity across the region.
The assessment highlights increasing risks associated with flooding, coastal change, heat, drought, wildfire, ecosystem degradation, food security and disruption to critical infrastructure, and concludes that current and planned adaptation measures are not keeping pace with climate change. The Committee agreed to recommend that the findings of the assessment are used to inform the continued development of the Council-wide Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan and related adaptation activity.
Once again this year’s Black Isle Show, the largest agricultural show in the north of Scotland which draws entries from all over the country, was well attended and a great success. Organisers have confirmed that next year’s show will take place on Thursday 5th August 2027 with the preview taking place as usual on the day before.
