A team of young footballers have climbed Ben Lomond as part of a charity challenge to raise funds for good causes.
The Gleniffer Thistle 2009s squad from Paisley completed the hike on Sunday, raising money for Accord Hospice and Lisa’s Gift.
Players, coaches, and supporters came together amid the changing weather conditions to tackle the Munro and reach the Ben Lomond summit.
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Mark McCall, head coach of the team, praised the squad for their effort.
He said: "I’m incredibly proud of every one of the boys.
"This was about much more than football – it was about teamwork, resilience and giving something back to causes that mean a great deal to many local families.
"The support we’ve received from the community has been unbelievable, and reaching the summit together was a special moment for everyone involved.
"The boys have shown tremendous character throughout."
Assistant coach Alan Brown also commended the young players’ attitude and commitment.
He said: "The effort from the players was outstanding from start to finish.
"They encouraged each other all the way up the mountain and represented the club brilliantly."
The fundraiser caps off what has already been a standout season for the squad, which finished joint top of Division One alongside Knightswood.
With both teams level on points, a title decider will now be played to crown the champions.
The crucial playoff match will take place at Lochinch on Wednesday, June 3, with kick-off at 7pm.
The club is urging the Paisley community to turn out in numbers and support the young side as they chase league glory.
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Supporters are also encouraged to continue backing the team’s fundraising efforts, with both JustGiving pages remaining open for donations for a further two weeks.
Donations to Accord Hospice can be made at www.justgiving.com/page/mark-mccall-4.
Contributions to Lisa’s Gift can be made at www.justgiving.com/page/markmccall1.
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