Mum inspires Isla to ‘zip it’ for SBH Scotland

Student Isla Horsburgh, 19, from Edinburgh took to the sky over Glasgow’s River Clyde to raise money for a cause that is very close to her heart, SBH Scotland. 

Isla, who is studying medicine, was inspired to take part in Zipslide the Clyde on the 31st August and raise money for SBH Scotland in honour of her mum Gillian Horsburgh (both pictured), who has spina bifida. Isla’s mum Gillian is a member of SBH Scotland and is supported by the charity. She regularly attends SBH Scotland’s adult social groups in Edinburgh where she thoroughly enjoys getting out and meeting up with her charity friends.

Through her mum, Isla has seen firsthand the impact of SBH Scotland’s work in building a supportive community and offering advice and help to all those affected by the life long, complex disabilities of spina bifida and hydrocephalus. She has been inspired to raise vital funds to enable the charity to support more adults and families in Edinburgh and beyond.

Zipslide the Clyde offers a unique and thrilling way to see Glasgow’s cityscape. The challenge sees participants launched off from a crane next to the Riverside Museum from an exhilarating 100ft high for an 1245ft long adventure over the famous Clyde.