Skip to content

Hundreds make a splash on Kessock Ferry Swim

Paul Campbell Two swimmers, one with bunny ears, in wet suits after completing the Kessock Ferry SwimPaul Campbell

More than 200 people took part in the Highlands' Kessock Ferry Swim on Saturday.

The event - a 1,200m (3,937ft) crossing between the communities of South and North Kessock - was revived in 2022 after a break of 50 years.

It takes its name from a ferry that crossed the narrows, part of the Beauly Firth near Inverness, until the Kessock Bridge opened in the 1980s.

Outdoor education charity Àban Outdoor Ltd organised Sunday's event.

Paul Campbell Swimmers enter the water for the Kessock Ferry SwimPaul Campbell
Paul Campbell Swimmers in the water of the Kessock Channel with other swimmers and onlookers in backgroundPaul Campbell

The challenge stopped partly because people became less used to swimming outdoors.

It was also hit by bad weather and some of the volunteer organisers moving on.

Paul Campbell An aerial drone image showing the water of the Kessock Channel and swimmersPaul Campbell
Paul Campbell A swimmer attached to a yellow float and they are splashing as they swimPaul Campbell
Paul Campbell Two women smiling after completing the Kessock Ferry SwimPaul Campbell
Paul Campbell Two swimmers hug after completing the Kessock Ferry SwimPaul Campbell
More on this story