Brave the cold Scottish waters and develop a stronger mindset – Sunday 26th October
In partnership with Shirley Scott of Watermind Scotland, we’re once again taking on a thrilling Cold Water Therapy Challenge. At our last event, Trooper Lisa, who hadn’t taken her prosthetic leg off in public in the 30 years since becoming an amputee, bravely took on the challenge and felt invigorated afterwards. We’d love for you to take on this challenge and share a slice of what Lisa felt by taking it on.
Watermind Scotland’s events allow you to relieve stress, connect with your inner peace, develop self-love and live life to the fullest with newfound confidence. You can feel even better knowing that you’ll be helping support amputees across Scotland!
What will the day look like?
You’ll meet the group for a 2 hour wellness session which includes a motivational warm up with yoga to get the mind and body in the zone. This is followed by breathing exercises to get the blood flowing and then some uplifting chants of self-affirmation. Finally a little dancing to warm up and raise morale and excitement before taking the plunge!
You’ll take the cold water on for 7-10 mins with encouragement and guidance from Shirley. Once you come out, the fire will be on and you can relish in your achievement with hot drinks, toasted marshmallows and croissants which are provided.
Finally there will be a certificate ceremony so you can prove how awesome you are for taking on a challenge many wouldn’t even dare to try!
Fundraising
We are asking participants to raise a minimum of £100 in fundraising to support amputees in Scotland. If you’re not sure how to set up your fundraising page, you can check out our handy guide here.
Important things to note:
- Date and Time: 10am, Sunday 26th October 2025
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Location: Milarrochy Bay, Loch Lomond
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Entry cost: £26pp
- Minimum fundraising: £100
- Min age: 16 yrs and over
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Snacks are provided but not lunch
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Shirley is open water swimming trained and also has lifeguard certificates. We will provide her H&S waiver to anyone signing up.
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Her partner, Douglas, is a videographer who will also be present and will capture footage/images of the day
You will need to bring:
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Neoprene socks
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Neoprene shoes or old trainers
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Neoprene gloves
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Woolly hat
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Swimsuit / shorts or leggings with a long sleeve top if preferred
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Packed lunch
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Warm drink in a flask
- Yoga mat if you have one (otherwise we can provide this)
Consider your eligibility
Please contact your GP ahead of signing up if you have any concerns about whether you are medically eligible for this challenge. This could include heart conditions, current cancer treatment, or anything else you may have concerns about.
This is an accessible event, but if you are a Trooper interested in taking on this challenge, please contact us beforehand for a wee chat to go over everything you’d need to know.