Kind-hearted souls from Dumbarton’s Asda supermarket have raised £2,700 for charity by scaling Ben A’an in the Trossachs.

Twenty-three colleagues from the supermarket climbed up the hill, with its distinctive pointed summit, to admire the breathtaking views and generate funds for Radio Clyde Cash for Kids.

Christine McFie, Asda Dumbarton’s community champion, said: “At Asda Dumbarton we are always looking to give something back to the communities that support us.

“That’s why we lend a hand to the wide range of good causes with which our colleagues are involved, sharing their passion and helping to make a difference through a variety of projects locally and across the UK.

“We hope the money raised climbing Ben A’an will make a difference to the lives of children within the Dumbarton area through the incredible support Cash for Kids provides.”

Cash for Kids’ mission is to relieve poverty and support children throughout the school holidays by tackling food poverty and social exclusion, particularly at Christmas, which tends to be the most vulnerable time of year for children.

The money raised by Asda Dumbarton will not only support the fight against holiday hunger in their local area but allow each child to receive a gift, brightening up their festive season.

Felicity Gordon, corporate and community fundraiser at Radio Clyde Cash for Kids, said:“We are so grateful to Asda Dumbarton for their amazing donation and the work they do fundraising.

“The donation will allow us to continue to provide children in the local area with vital care and support, not only at Christmas but year-round.”

The charity is hoping to beat the total raised in its 2017 appeal, when generous donors gave a total of £1,838,511 to the cause, helping a total of 161,135 disadvantaged children across west and central Scotland.

In the past 10 years, Asda stores alone have raised more than £2 million for the Cash for Kids charity through fund-raising events by colleagues, such as the Ben A’an climb, and in stores, throughout west and central Scotland.

Donations help families to buy food, fuel cards, warm clothing and a small gift at Christmas, or food and activities for children and families throughout the school holidays.