A TEAM of Clydebank architects say it was a "thrill" to fly over the Clyde from a 100ft crane as part of a charity challenge recently.
Three staff from Bruach Architects came together to face their fears and 'Zipslide the Clyde' for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland) last week.
Directors Colin Hastie and Louise Ewing, along with architectural assistant Sarah Dempsey, bravely took to the sky launching from the crane next to the iconic Glasgow Riverside Museum and sliding down a 1000ft long route alongside the Clyde.
They were part of the 150 participants who took part for SBH Scotland.
And Colin admitted he was as happy with raising £695 than he was in coming back in one piece.
He said afterwards: "We were so excited to take part in Zipslide the Clyde for SBH Scotland, although we were all a little apprehensive.
“However, the flawless organisation of the event and the infectious enthusiasm of the staff immediately squashed any fears we might have had.
"The thrill of flying across the water was exhilarating, but so much more rewarding knowing that we were able to raise nearly £700 for an incredible charity.”
SBH Scotland was formed in 1965 by a group of parents who each had a child with spina bifida, a fault in the spinal column where vertebrae do not form completely, leaving a gap causing problems with the nervous system.
And Deborah Roe, director of fundraising at the group praised the efforts of all thrillseekers as she revealed the three-day event was their most successful ever.
She said: “We were thrilled to bring back our Zipslide the Clyde challenge this year and with a total of £45,000 raised over the three days, we’re delighted to announce that it’s our most successful Zipslide event to date.
“As an organisation with little statutory support, fundraising events like this are vital to the survival of our charity and our ability to deliver life-changing services in Scotland.
“It’s thanks to our generous supporters, like the team at Bruach Architects, that we can continue to deliver many of our vital services and can be there for families at a time when they need us the most.”
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