Santas set for charity abseil

A GROUP of Santas are to abseil down Arthur's Seat in the name of charity.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland will hold its annual festive abseil from Salisbury Crags, called Jingle Jump, on December 4.

Santas, snowmen and other festive characters are set to abseil from the "Black Chimney" area of the crags to raise funds for the charity, which supports people throughout Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness.

CHSS senior regional fundraiser Alison Bertram said: "The Jingle Jump is a fantastic opportunity to have some early Christmas fun and help a local charity. No experience is necessary and fully qualified instructors will be on hand."

There is a registration fee of 15 and minimum sponsorship applies. To register please go to www.jinglejump.com.