Kessock Ferry Swim
Run in partnership with the local community in Merkinch, the historic Kessock Ferry Swim is our main annual fundraising event. Our event follows the classic route - approximately 1200m out-and-back across the tidal narrows between South Kessock and North Kessock.
- 1200m swim across the iconic tidal narrows of the old ferry route between South & North Kessock
- All proceeds to local charities
- An Invernessian tradition dating back to 1946
- Non-competitive event supporting the local community in Merkinch & South Kessock
"A History of the Kessock Ferry Swim" by Jennifer Morag Henderson is available to purchase on our eBay store here.
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2023 Community Partner - Clachnacuddin F.C.
We are delighted to announce that Àban is joining forces with Clachnacuddin F.C. for the 2023 Kessock Ferry Swim. 25% of all sponsorship proceeds will be donated to the club.
The club provides opportunities for young, local players to participate and progress to the senior game. The club has a large youth programme alongside senior men's and women's teams. With strong links to Merkinch and South Kessock since 1885 the club provides a positive focus and something to be proud of.
Last year our local charity was Friends of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, and the fantastic swimmers raised a total of £4,200.
Can you help to beat that total this year for Clachnacuddin F.C?
Sponsors
Seashell CSC create a range of highly functional robes which keep you warm, dry, and protected from the elements, all from their base in Aberdeen. To find out more about Seashell and their range of products, visit their website by clicking the image.
Gael Force Marine is proud to be a prominent business and employer within the Anderson Street area of Merkinch for 22 years. Its Marine Megastore will undoubtedly appeal to many of the Kessock Swim event attendees, with its range of paddlesports and leisure boating equipment. Gael Force prides itself in giving each and every one of their customers a polite and attentive customer care experience.
MacGregor Industrial Supplies has six branches throughout the Highlands and Islands, they provide a unique resource for northern construction, manufacturing and commerce. From aquaculture to agriculture, they cater for multiple industries and work together to provide a combined expertise which is unrivalled in the North of Scotland.
Partners
Grazey Days started off from a very small kitchen and a part time ‘hobby’, has now become a successful growing business with 6 members of amazing staff. The past 3 years has seen the company go in directions it could never have anticipated - we now have 2 delivery vans, and also a takeaway on Shore Street. We started off doing Afternoon Teas, and still continue to offer this 7 days a week. We also have the Takeaway open 5 days a week.