MSP Alasdair Allan has put down a motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating island endurance swimmer Colin Macleod on becoming the first man to swim solo across the Big Minch between the mainland and Lewis.
Colin, 47, completed the 33 mile crossing in 21 hours, setting off from Gairloch just after 4am on Monday and arriving in Lemreway, South Lochs, just after 1am the following morning.
He has so far raised over £7,500 for Cancer Research UK, smashing his original target of £5,000.
The first woman to complete a similar solo swim was Colleen Blair in July 2018.
Alasdair Allan MSP said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Colin, who had been preparing for this for quite some time.
“Along with many others, I was following the steady progress he was making throughout
the day on Monday tackling his amazing 33-
“In conquering the Minch Colin has put in an incredible feat of endurance in order
to raise thousands of pounds for charity. I hope he is now enjoying some well-
Solo Minch swimmer congratulated in Scottish Parliament
13 June 2019