A father and son duo have hit the open road in pirate costumes for a 2000-mile rally challenge.
Iain Marshall and his son Finlay began their drive from Dumbarton to Lisbon this week in an old Ford Banger Rally Car dressed as Pirates of the Caribbean to raise funds for Maggie's Cancer charity.
The father and son team, who have had the rally drive on their bucket list for many years, have expressed their delight at the opportunity to make it a reality.
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Speaking about the chance to spend such quality time with his son, Iain Marshall, of William Marshall and Son Ltd, said: "There’s no better way to do it than side-by-side in an old banger whilst raising much-needed funds for people affected by cancer and those who love them.
"Over many years in business I have know so many local people who have faced cancer and treatment, and so, when this opportunity presented itself to raise money for a beautiful cancer centre not too far from home, it felt like the perfect chance to help support a charity which provides such valuable support."
The rally route will take the pair from Dumbarton through the UK, northern France, and Spain before reaching Portugal.
Ahead of the trip, the pair visited Maggie’s Centre in Glasgow, which is located on the grounds of the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
Finlay Marshall, 29, said: "It’s all about having fun, challenging ourselves and the motor to travel long distances over six nights, and raising money for Maggie’s.
"It was a real pleasure to visit the Maggie’s Centre and to see and hear some of the incredible support offered to people with cancer.
"This will be forefront in our minds as we journey land and sea!"
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Maggie’s offers free, specialist cancer support to people across the west of Scotland.
Kerry Craig, centre head at Maggie’s Glasgow, said: "Maggie’s relies entirely on voluntary donations from individuals and the local community to enable our professional team to be able to provide specialist cancer support, psychological support and benefits advice for everyone who needs it.
"We are very grateful to Iain and Finlay for embracing this crazy challenge and helping support us by raising much needed funds."
To support Iain and Finlay’s challenge or follow their journey, visit www.justgiving.com/page/glasgow2lisboncharityrally.
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