Water of Leith's penny mile challenge

Fundraisers at Water of Leith Conservation Trust recently set an unusual fundraising challenge of laying out a mile of pennies to help raise funds for conserving Edinburgh's river.

Last week, supporters of the Trust were invited along to a 'penny mile' challenge where children and adults laid donated pennies out in a long line, a 2.5 hour task which resulted in 70,000 coins being laid. The fundraisers may not have quite achieved their mile goal, but did reach 8/10 of a mile - 30 stone of coins, which organisers believe will amount to around £750 once the money has been counted.

Watch the following video for more of the action:



ABOUT THE WATER OF LEITH CONSERVATION TRUST

The Water of Leith Conservation Trust was founded in 1988 by Edinburgh residents worried about the future of the city's river. The trust aims to promote the Water of Leith Walkway, encourage the protection and enhancement of biodiversity along the river and raise awareness of the river as Edinburgh's key environmental asset. Find out more at the Trust's website.

(Images copyright Bryce Morrison)