A thrilling rebrand
What a fabulous opportunity to be invited to help with the re-branding of Highland Fling Bungee. A highly successful and thrilling adventure sport set in stunning Highland Perthshire and the first bungee in Britain where you jump from a bridge with a purpose built permanent platform.
As you stand on the edge of that platform looking down on the Garry River with every part of your body on alert the team checks all the gear, reassures and inspires you and with their instruction and the pumping music you find yourself at the edge waiting for the countdown. Three, Two , One, BUNGEE! Fear. Adrenaline. Disbelief. And then the ultimate adrenaline rush, relief, pride and an absolute high !!!
Not knowing which way is up, you are literally hanging upside down until they upright you but totally aware that you are absolutely buzzing you are winched up. As you are returning to the platform you get a chance to see the Killiecrankie gorge in all its beauty while appreciating that you actually did it!
But don't worry if jumping isn't for you Highland Fling has an equally exciting Swing and Zip. I'd recommend giving them all a try.
The swing takes place again on a purpose built platform but this time under the bridge swinging out into the gorge with the river below. This time you don't have to 'will' every part of your body to jump. The team instead releases you and you drop like a reverse rocket, stomach coming up to your throat and then absolute peace as you swing across the stunning river below. It's incredible.
No matter what time of year you do it, the countryside is spectacular. From snow on the hills to the gold of autumn no one is disappointed and don't let age put you off. You are never too old. The team is fantastic, skilled, encouraging, up for a laugh and totally professional. They get if you are terrified, confident, and have no idea what's going on. They have seen it all and just want you to have the best time and you certainly do.
If swinging or jumping isn't your thing or you want something to do with the kids zipping through the trees is equally thrilling. The Killiecrankie Valley is famous for the Soldiers' Leap so pretend you are a Redcoat being chased by Jacobites and you have to leap 18ft across the raging River Garry.
It was an absolute pleasure to work in such a stunning location alongside the team and their clients and to try and capture the thrill, excitement and pure adrenaline of people's experience and the sense of achievement they had as they upload their pictures and recount their memories.