David Phillips, who’s mum Rachel lives in Sannox, is cycling solo from Land’s End to John O’Groats from July 19 to 27. Readers can follow his route northwards on www.davidslejog.wordpress.com
He is raising money for research into cancer, multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis and should any one wish to donate there is a sheet at the Book and Card Centre in Brodick.