The Scotsman

Brave Emma makes a splash

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The Firth of Forth is not widely known for its outdoor swimming opportunit­ies.

Chilly temperatur­es, high winds and strong currents are enough to put off most people from even paddling at Aberdour or Portobello beach on a summer’s day.

Emma Hudson-brookfield is not so easily deterred.

This Saturday, the ten-year-old will attempt to swim from North to South Queensferr­y, along with her father Ian Hudson, to raise money for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity.

The primary school pupil will become the youngest ever swimmer to cross this stretch of water if she can make it to Hawes Pier, breaking an 80-year-old record.

While Emma will be joined by four other swimmers and a support team, there is no doubting her bravery in undertakin­g such a task. Many strong swimmers three times her age would balk at the idea of crossing the Forth’s battleship-grey waters.

Her courage and determinat­ion to help such a worthy cause should act as an inspiratio­n to all.

We wish her the very best of luck.

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