Scotsman attempts uplifting charity challenge

Scotsman attempts uplifting charity challenge

A 59-year-old Scotsman walks 70 miles around an island, carrying a 50 kg (110 lbs) whisky barrel, to raise money for mental health charity.

Barrelling away for charity Location: Isle of Arran, Scotland 59-year-old Davy Ballantyne is transporting a 110-pound barrel Courtesy: Fraser Aitchison / Big Davy's Challenges around the island's coastline (SOUNDBITE) (English) RESIDENT OF ISLE OF ARRAN, DAVY BALLANTYNE, SAYING: "Today I'm starting a challenge to try and walk around the coastline of the Isle of Arran, approximately 70 miles." He hopes to complete the challenge in just ten days depending on weather and terrain