A partially sighted man has completed a remarkable six‑day public transport odyssey spanning 2,700 miles, all in aid of Fife sight loss charity Seescape.
Kris Baillie, 46, from Kirkcaldy, set off at the start of May to mark the first anniversary of his 3,200‑mile trip across Britain last year, which first brought him to public attention.
This time, he travelled continuously by train and ferry, heading from the Borders to the far north of Shetland with stops in Kirkwall, Lerwick, Saxa Vord, Hermaness, and Skaw Beach.
Throughout the week‑long challenge, Kris wore his Seescape fundraising gear and documented every leg of the journey to highlight both the possibilities and the barriers of using public transport with a visual impairment.
Diagnosed with partial sight loss in 2015, he has been supported by Seescape ever since and regularly attends the charity’s visual impairment hub and social groups.
Kris said he wanted to tackle another major challenge to give back to the organisation that supports him.
He added: “Public transport can sometimes be a challenge for someone with sight loss, but completing this 2,700-mile journey shows others that it is still possible to travel and live fully with the right support, which is exactly what Seescape has given me.
“It was a fantastic experience documenting the trek and raising awareness with every mile."
Seescape chief executive Ross McFadyen praised Kris’s determination, describing his efforts as both inspiring and invaluable in raising awareness of visual impairment across Fife and beyond.
A fundraising page has been set up for anyone wishing to support his challenge, raising more than £100 so far.
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