BBC Radio presenters are swapping their headphones for goggles in The Thousand Mile Challenge in Bearsden for BBC Children in Need.

The challenge, which started on Monday, November 4, sees presenters from across the UK aiming to swim a combined total of 1,000 miles in just five days.

This equates to a staggering 64,000 lengths of a 25-metre pool.

Michelle McManus, Zara Janjua, Gary Innes, Jane Lewis, and David Currie from BBC Radio Scotland are among those participating.

(Image: Alan Peebles) They are swimming at Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden with each presenter aiming to swim one mile a day.

By the end of the week, they hope to have achieved a collective 24 miles, contributing to the overall UK goal of 1,000 miles.

Olympian Ross Murdoch is poolside, lending his support.

He said: "The daily grind of this challenge is no small feat.

"It’s going to test their stamina both physically and mentally, but it’s all for a brilliant cause, so there’s plenty of fire and motivation.

(Image: Alan Peebles) "I’ll be there cheering them all the way."

Michelle said: "I’m so excited and slightly nervous to be taking part in the Thousand Mile Challenge for BBC Children in Need.

"It’s a true honour to take part, and I’m giving it my all for such a great cause."

Gary shared: "I’m delighted to be part of this year’s challenge for BBC Children in Need.

"Given I’ve rarely swum more than a pool length, other than to get a beer, or to get out the pool to then do a bomb, this is a hefty challenge."

Listeners can follow the team's progress by tuning in to BBC Radio Scotland or streaming on BBC Sounds.

There will be updates and behind-the-scenes content on the station's social media channels.

A special Children in Need programme, presented by Jackie Bird, will air on BBC Scotland on the evening of Friday, November 15 at 10pm.

It will showcase the BBC Radio Scotland presenters' week-long challenge and feature stories from children and young people across Scotland who have benefited from the funds raised.