Colleagues of a Scots firefighter who tragically took his own life hope to create a legacy for the fallen hero by encouraging others to seek mental health support. A small band of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crew completed the West Highland Way trek in full kit to raise more than £20,000 in memory of Colin Speight.
The 47-year-old, from Cupar, Fife, who has been described as "the biggest joker" who was "always laughing", sadly died by suicide in December 2021. Fellow fireman John Ovenstone told how crew members took turns to carry Colin’s helmet during the mammoth 96 mile walk and were joined by his stepdad Bill.
He said: "No one saw Colin's death coming. He was always laughing and was the biggest joker - you would never have thought he was struggling. There's still a stigma around mental health, but we are a very closely knit team and have supported each other throughout.
