SCOTLAND COAST TO COAST

EVERY so often in life the opportunity for a grand adventure presents itself that cannot be passed by. What’s more, you know if you don’t jump at it, the chance will not arise again in the future. That’s exactly how Jonny Stage, founder of Sandgrouse Travel & Expeditions, felt when British military veterans' charity, VetRun180, approached him to discuss plans for a unique Scottish Highlands expedition. It didn’t take long before planning was in full swing for an offroad operation across the Scottish Highlands, from the east coast to the west coast, passing through Scotland’s most infamous but hidden Highland estates.

A team of 13 men, including ex-Royal Marines and ex-British Army personnel, would drive their specially equipped Defender 110s across the whole country, 90 per cent of which would be off-road. Of course, in Scotland the ability to wild camp only adds to the sense of adventure and with some