Meet the Captain that's travelled 650 miles to lift the Dinnie Stones
Captain Guy Holder-Williams weighs little more than a quarter of the stones
A military Captain from Yorkshire is bidding to make a bit of history by lifting the Dinnie Stones on Tuesday 1 November.
Locally known as the Dinnie Steens, Captain Guy Holder-Williams has travelled from his home England to attempt a challenge that few have succeeded in.
Located close to the Potarch Bridge near Banchory, it's believed that only around 200 people have ever lifted the stones for the two seconds required to complete the challenge since 1972.
"I’ve grown up watching World’s Strongest Man, and I’ve always loved the idea of taking on my own feat of strength", said Cpt. Holder-Williams.
"I loved the history that the Dinnie Stones, and Scottish stone lifting in general, is steeped in, and the idea that one day my children could perhaps try and take them on as well.
"I came back from tour in the summer and joined a gym in York that had replica strongman rings, and just started training.
"I’ve gotten to the point where I’m confident I can lift the weight, but it’ll push me right to the very limit!”
A charity lift
Cpt. Holder-Williams will attempt to lift the boulders, that weigh a combined 332.49kg, for Combat Stress.
The charity offers mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. Last year they supported around 14,000 veterans with mental health issues.
"For me, the weight of the stones is symbolic of the weight felt by people suffering with mental health issues, and that’s what I wanted to support Combat Stress.
"Supporting military personnel and veterans is really important to me and I hope I can raise some awareness and funds to support them."
You can support Cpt. Holder-Williams in his campaign here.