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Novelist Chris Brookmyre and three fellow crime writers are to embark on a 24-mile hike to raise money for charity as part of this year's Caledonian Challenge.
The Caledonian Challenge is a charity event raising funds for Foundation Scotland, and this year is its 20th anniversary.
The author of novels including Quite Ugly One Morning, Dead Girl Walking and Black Widow (all published by Abacus), will be part of the team representing Bloody Scotland, the international crime writing festival which takes place every September in Stirling.
The Bloody Scotland Team will take on "The 24", described as a "tough but achievable" 24-mile hike from Fort William to Glencoe, to mark the announcement of the 2016 programme. The team members will also include fellow crime writers Craig Robertson, Matt Bendoris and Doug Johnstone. The route will need to be completed in 24 hours.
Brookmyre said: “It started off with a casual suggestion just before Christmas and somehow I seem to be doing it. I do a lot of walking while I’m working on a book, so I’m hoping that clocking up 24 miles against spectacular backdrops provides a lot of fuel for the creative engine. As we head towards the finish line in Glencoe we will be passing through one of 17th century Scotland’s most notorious crime scenes.”
Giles Ruck, c.e.o. of Foundation Scotland, said: “It’s great to see the enduring appeal of the Caledonian Challenge as it marks its 20th year and welcome this team of critically-acclaimed authors and writers to the event. We wish the Bloody Scotland Team every success in their training and preparation for The 24 over the next few months.”
More information about the challenge can be found here.