Two Lanarkshire women are among the dozens of participants to have completed a daring zipslide for a charity close to their hearts.

Laura MacGregor took part in the Zipslide the Clyde event for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland for her niece, Amber, who has spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

Participants are launched off a crane near Glasgow's Riverside Museum for a 100ft high ascent, followed by a 1,245ft long adventure above the river during the event.

Laura said: “SBH Scotland has supported my niece Amber since she was born so I have seen firsthand the important impact their support has on families dealing with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

“The support SBH Scotland has given to my family is so appreciated and I wanted to give something back.

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“Taking part in Zipslide the Clyde was such a great experience and I know that the money raised will enable SBH Scotland to support more families across Scotland.

“I had great fun on the day, and it was amazing to have Amber there cheering me on.”

Jacqueline Forsyth, from Bellshill, took part in memory of her nephew William Grant, who was supported by SBH Scotland and their late Honorary President, Professor Dan Young.

Jacqueline said: “I was inspired to take part in Zipslide the Clyde and raise money for SBH Scotland in memory of my nephew William Grant.

“Dan Young was William’s surgeon and such a caring man who supported William throughout his life.

“Dan was also very much involved with SBH Scotland who also offered support to William.

“I wanted to raise money to help SBH Scotland reach more people who need help and make sure that the memory of William and Dan live on.”

SBH Scotland is set to raise £163,000 from its Zipslide the Clyde event.

(Image: Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland)

From August 30 and 31 to September 1, 70 participants took on the challenge to raise money for the charity.

Throughout September, more than 1,530 people will participate for 65 different charities across Scotland.

Zipslide the Clyde provides a unique way to see Glasgow's cityscape while raising funds for charity.

One third of SBH Scotland’s participants came from jewellery brand Chisholm Hunter, with 23 staff members raising £5,000 for SBH Scotland.

Harry Brown, chairman of Chisholm Hunter, matched the amount raised by the staff team, bringing the total to £10,000.

Max Brown, retail director at Chisholm Hunter, said: "Zipslide the Clyde was everything I hoped it would be.

"It was nerve-wracking to be 100ft up in the air, but once I was launched off the crane, the adrenalin kicked in and it was thrilling."

Funds raised are important for SBH Scotland, which provides a range of personalised support to thousands of children, young people, adults, and carers across Scotland.

Lynsey Hamilton, fundraising manager at SBH Scotland, said: "This year’s Zipslide the Clyde event has been the best yet and will raise £163,000.

"I’m in awe of our fundraisers and want to thank everyone who took to the sky for SBH Scotland."