Antony and Carl, along with four other team members, started out on their epic journey on the summer solstice to climb the highest peaks of Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) in 24 hours.

Both Antony and Carl are air traffic controllers at Dundee Airport and were raising funds for the Downs Syndrome Association and REACH (a charity that supports children with arm and hand deficiencies).

Reflecting on the challenge, Antony said: "Starting at Ben Nevis we climbed in glorious weather to the summit and the view from the summit was fantastic.

"Due to an organised 3 Peaks Event happening on the same day the mountain was extremely busy.

"The climb and descent took us about six and a half hours.

"Next stop was Scafell Pike where the weather deteriorated. We began the walk in the early hours of the morning and the rain pelted down.

"We were all soaked to the skin. The wind picked up at the summit and all of us were happy to descend from the summit.

"The weather in Snowdon was forecast to be extremely windy but dry.

"Fortunately on this final walk our driver, Michael Kempton, was able to accompany us to the summit.

"The walk up to the summit was very good but as we crested the summit ridge we were hit by the full force of the wind.

"Walking the final 400m to the summit was extremely difficult as the wind did its utmost to blow us over. The descent thankfully was a bit calmer."

Antony and Carl completed their task in 24 hrs and 58 mins, just outside their target.

However they all enjoyed a fantastic weekend and, at the time of going to press on Tuesday, have estimated they have raised £1200 to be split equally between Reach and the Downs Syndrome Association.

Antony added: "All of us would like to thank everybody who sponsored us on this challenge and in particular we would like to thank Dundee Airport Ltd/HIAL who provided us with the use of the minibus."