A Rustington grandmother embarked on a solo journey to raise funds for charity, ticking off a ‘dream’ trip before she turns 80.

Carol Price, 79, of Elm Place, travelled around Scotland in memory of her late husband and sister-in-law who were both impacted by Alzheimer’s.

Sporting a hi-vis jacket with a QR code printed on the back, Carol’s aim was to ‘encourage people to ask about my journey, share a story and hopefully see them donate’.

After landing in Glasgow on Thursday, August 27, the Rustington grandmother visited Mallaig, the Isle of Skye, Fort William and Inverness. She then spent more than 11 hours on a minibus, seeing several spots in the Highlands, before reaching John O’Groats.

Carol at John O'Groats (L) and at Edinburgh Waverley railway station (R). Photo: contributed

placeholder image — Carol at John O'Groats (L) and at Edinburgh Waverley railway station (R). Photo: contributed

So far, she has raised £1,265 for Alzheimer’s Scotland, the country’s ‘leading dementia charity’.

Carol had previously visited Scotland on a coach trip with her husband and had been intending to visit again for several years.

She added: “I decided I needed to carry out my dream before I reached 80.

“I just love Scotland. I think it's so rugged and beautiful."

Carol is no stranger to fundraising challenges. Inspired by her grandson, she previously abseiled down Arundel Castle to raise money for Chestnut Tree House, and hopes a wing walk or skydive could be next on the cards.

“I’m quite daring,” she said. “You get a kick out of it.

"I just want to raise awareness of things. We all just get in our little bubble sometimes. You need to get busy if you’re able-bodied. Sitting at home doesn’t do us any good.”

Carol said she ‘really enjoyed’ her trip and is already considering returning to Scotland next year.

To donate to Carol’s fundraiser, visit: www.justgiving.com/page/carol-price-3