By Billy Gaddi Chiara Pollock
A young Scots man who famously walked to Munich for the Euros last year to raise money for a men’s mental health charity has now completed a new challenge. Craig Ferguson, 22, made headlines last summer while travelling solo through six countries, ending his mighty trek in Germany, in aid of Brothers in Arms – a Glasgow charity tackling men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Exactly one year on from his iconic Euros trek , Craig, of Paisley in Renfrewshire, has ticked off another incredible challenge to the list. On Monday June 30, Craig completed a 400-mile journey in just 16 days. He trekked, in his kilt, from Scotland鈥檚 most Southern point, the Mull of Galloway to Dunnet Head, its most Northern tip. Craig raised a whopping 拢77,800 for the charity last year, and is now adding to the pot with over 拢5,200 raised during last month’s walk. Speaking to Glasgow Live , he said mental health will “continue to be a cause I fight for until we see a real shift”. He said: “I’m incredibly patriotic , so exploring Scotland was super fun. The full of the West Highland Way was just glorious – what really took me back was the hospitality from everyone throughout the trek, particularly those in the Highlands. “I had the kilt back out of course, it’s screaming to be retired”. Craig is hoping to “end the stigma ” around mental health, particularly in men. He added: “Men鈥檚 mental health is an issue that means the world to me, and it will continue to be a cause I fight for until we see a real shift 鈥 both in the conversation and in the harrowing statistics surrounding male suffering and suicide. “This isn鈥檛 just about raising money; it鈥檚 about challenging the stigma, changing the narrative , and helping men know they鈥檙e not alone.” At the finish line , the 22-year-old was met with his mum, dad and gran, as well as Dunnet Head locals and a piper. “I got such a special reception at Dunnet Head – there were people from the community clapping me in. It’s good to know you’re making a difference, it was quite emotional.” Craig is nowhere near done yet, he added: “As long as my little legs continue to be able to walk, I will. I’ll continue to push for change and try to make a difference in the space”. With the World Cup qualifiers coming up this September, Craig said: “If we do qualify, people can definitely expect something from me. I have a few ideas in mind”. Craig’s JustGiving page is still open to donate . If you wish to contribute, then visit – https://www.justgiving.com/page/walkacrossscotland?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL.