AD | Atholl Estates Presents Cheque to Tayside Mountain Rescue Team
Having held its annual Charity Day on the 6th of September, Atholl Estates has handed over a cheque for £3,892.62 to Tayside Mountain Rescue Team, as its chosen Charity of the Year 2025.
Well attended by local people from throughout the area, together with tourists and day trippers, the Charity Day saw Tayside Mountain Rescue come along to Blair Castle to demonstrate their specialist equipment, bringing their exhibition trailer and kit, including a drone that is used in the rescue of stranded walkers and climbers. New rescue puppy, Scoop, was also present as the team members answered the public’s questions.
The charity’s much loved mascot, Hamish, also came along to join visitors on the day.
The Castle donated admission fees taken on the 6th September, to the Mountain Rescue, together with £200 which was raised through a staff raffle that the Estate held in July. Local businesses including Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Riders of the Storm, House of Bruar, and The Atholl Beauty Room, donated prizes for this event, which is a yearly highlight for Atholl Estates staff and their families, with food and drinks for all to enjoy on the night.
The funds raised will go directly to support the work of the charity does across the whole region. Run exclusively by volunteers, it operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, relying entirely on donations to procure the tools and equipment necessary to rescue people and animals from the local mountains and hills. Showing true dedication, these willing volunteers give up their time to come out and perform life saving rescues, whatever the situation.
“Atholl Estates is proud to support this organisation that plays such a crucial role in keeping people safe on our local hills, mountains and Munros,” said Bertie Troughton Resident Trustee at Blair Castle. “We're delighted that our Charity Day and Summer Raffle raised a good amount for this worthy charity.”
“Visitors would certainly not be able to take to the hills with such confidence, if the mountain rescue team was not available to come to their aid, should the very worst happen,” continued Bertie. “It's been really fascinating to see Tayside Mountain Rescue’s specialist equipment, and hear more about what they do. Everybody enjoyed meeting Hamish and Scoop, the rescue puppy now being trained to assist the team in its efforts. Our thanks once again go to these dedicated volunteers.”
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