Walker conquers Lairig Ghru to raise money for charity

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A self-confessed ‘big numpty with a backpack’ trudged through the Lairig Ghru at the weekend to raise thousands of pounts for a series of worthwhile local charities

Lone walker Calum Binnie hiked from Braemar to Aviemore and if that was not tough enough he did so with a 50 kilogramme pack on his back.

Calum Binnie’s electrical background – he plays a key role in the family business based in Newtonmore – proved something of a vital spark on Saturday.