GALLERY: Rotary club of Spey Valley charity car tour rolls through Aviemore
The approximately 150-mile route showcased the best of the Scottish Highlands, with participants enjoying quiet, picturesque roads. The tour concluded with a meal, presentations, and prize-giving.
The event was to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and the Rotary Club of Spey Valley's charitable causes.
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