‘Shining light’ remembered at gathering

More than 50 people gathered on the banks of the Caledonian Canal yesterday for a memorial walk for “shining light” Lawrence Jones. Mr Jones, from Inverness, took his own life a year ago.

However, those gathered at Bught Park yesterday opted to turn the anniversary into a positive experience and encourage people to speak out relating to mental health issues.

Organiser and former Strathglass Shinty Club team-mate Eoghan Stewart said he was “really surprised and humbled” by the turnout.

He added: “It was a joyful occasion in many ways but also a lot of reflecting on the sadness and confusion that will always surround this time of year.”

Former team-mate Jono Price held a similar event in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. For anyone who needs mental health support, Inverness charity Mikeysline is available on 07779 303303.

People met on the banks of the Caledonian Canal