Cluanie the kilted pooch – who proved a big hit when he climbed the UK’s highest mountain for charity – is now taking on the second highest peak.
And the three-year-old Jack Russell has had a new tartan outfit made especially for the occasion.
Last year he and his owner Micky Jones raised almost £2,000 for Highland Hospice by taking on the charity’s Kilts up Ben Nevis challenge.
And they are both looking forward to raising even more money for the Inverness based charity this year when they take part in the Kilts up Ben Macdui event on September 6.
At 4,295ft, Ben Macdui is the second highest mountain in the UK, after 4,409ft Ben Nevis, and the highest in the Cairngorms.
Mr Jones, 43, of North Kessock, said: “I support Highland Hospice strongly and appreciate the care they provide, having had friends and family who have relied on their services in the past.
“Cluanie and I had a great time last year when we climbed Ben Nevis wearing our kilts, so we thought Cluanie deserved to be treated to a different outfit in preparation for this year’s event.”
He added that he and Cluanie go everywhere together and he is no stranger to long walks.
Mr Jones said: “We have also registered for the Hospice’s ‘Paws at Dores’ sponsored walk, which takes place in August.
“Cluanie is in for a busy couple of months fundraising and is getting a lot of support from his pals on the Highland Dogblog Facebook page.”
Organiser Amanda Burt, who is the hospice’s events and community fundraiser, said: “Cluanie looks just adorable in his new outfit and we are really grateful to Micky for supporting our kilted climb again.
“Last year’s challenge up Ben Nevis was a great success, and I would urge anyone who is interested in a fun day out to join Micky and Cluanie by registering for Kilts up Ben Macdui.”
She added that the pair raised £1,957 on the Ben Nevis climb.
“Cluanie is a big fundraiser as well as being the cutest event participator.
“I’m sure he will steal the show again this year.”
Anyone wanting to join Mr Jones and Cluanie on this challenge can register at www.highlandhospice.org/kilts or phone Ms Burt on 01463 227913.