 Highland March 8 lived up to the expectation of being the most difficult event to date. In the 7-year history of Marching, the troops this year became the first to break the 200-mile barrier as they ventured North to Inverness from Ayr.
Inveness Caledonian Thistle had already been crowned Scottish First Division Champions before the off, as Dundee slipped up away to Raith Rovers to ensure they [Dundee] were out of the title race.
The title party was in full swing before Kick Off in Ayr as the Ship Inn provided pre-match soup and sandwiches, not to mention the customary pre-match beverage(s).
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 There are few organisations or groups that can boast so many loons returning year-in year-out for these kind of events, but the Highland Marchers are no normal people.
Some of this years troops have been an ever present, whereas some have only recently signed up for the end-to-end challenge. With 7 walkers taking on the chllenge and a new support driver for the week, the mix of experience and novice will make this years event a little more interesting. Find out who they are, and just what makes them want this punishment!
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 With just over 2 weeks to go until Highland March 8 kicks off, the ever present Gringo has had no option but to withdraw from the End-to-End jaunt from Ayr to Inverness. After suffering the heartache of missing a few miles in Highland March 7, the older Amigo set about training whenever and wherever possible in an effort to avoid disappointment this time round. But his efforts have been cruelly erased, as following over 600 training miles since New Year, Gringo will spend the week as Support 'person' No.2.
It is a bitter blow not only to Gringo himself, but to the Highland March in general. The en-route banta, the 'Frog Treading' and the 'Mint cake' will all be missed, yet everyone will be glad to have his encouragement and assistance during the course of the week.
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Gringo's 'Up's and Down's'
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