A woman whose MacMillan ancestors lived on Arran has raised more than £1,000 for the Arran Trust by asking for donations rather than presents for her 30th birthday.
And last week Tessa Szczepanik, and her mum Lynette, from Kent handed over £1,017.50 (£930 in donations and £87.50 in Gift Aid) to the trust during their latest visit to the island they love.
Tom Tracey, who accepted the donation on behalf of the Arran Trust, said: ‘We are extremely grateful to Tessa for this generous donation. It will be put to good use in the future work of the trust.’