A team raising funds for motor neurone disease (MND) research has successfully finished the final stretch of a complete rowing voyage around Britain.
The four participants in the Row4MND challenge arrived at Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders on Sunday, having launched the final leg from Skye last Monday.
Their journey comprised four stages completed across a full year, accumulating a total of 39 days at sea.
Overall, the group aims to collect £57 million to aid efforts in discovering a cure for the condition.
During their journey along the east coast of England, the team endured severe weather, including Storm Floris, and were even mistaken for a "migrant dinghy" by Norfolk MP Rupert Lowe.
Row4MND co-founder Matthew Parker said: "We’ve been overwhelmed by the support and kindness of people we’ve met during this journey and the level of generosity shown by those who have donated to these causes.
"Motor neurone disease is a cruel illness, and there’s still not enough awareness.
"Much more needs to be done to find a cure, and if we can help shine a spotlight on three brilliant charities involved in the fight, that’s the least we can do."
Making up the rest of the crew are three former Royal Marines – Mike Bates, Aaron Kneebone and Gareth Timmins.
Mike Bates said: "We’ve experienced so much during this journey, encountering temperatures up in the 30s and down to a wind chill of minus five.
"We’ve encountered storms, spectacular wildlife and visited every nation of the UK, meeting some special people along the way.
"With the support of our friends and families, we’ve deepened our resolve to do what we can in the fight against MND.
"We’re already looking forward to the challenges that await in 2027 and 2028, as we push on and take it to the next level."
The funds generated will be distributed among three key charities dedicated to tackling MND: The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Leeds Hospitals Charity, and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Next year, the team plans to row through the Arctic, ahead of an attempt to set a world record by rowing from New York to London in 2028.
MND campaigner and former Rugby League great Sir Kevin Sinfield said: "What these guys are doing is epic.
"Seeing the impact that raising funds and awareness to fight MND is having shows we are moving forward together."
Those interested in following the expedition or making a donation can visit www.row4mnd.com or search for @ROW4MND on Instagram.
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