A GROUP of Dunfermline mental health workers will take a hike over the Forth Road Bridge today (Thursday).

The colleagues from Penumbra are hoping to raise cash and awareness of mental health as they make their way over the iconic structure.

Penumbra is one of Scotland’s largest mental health charities and supports around 2,500 adults and young people each week across the country through their unique approach to recovery.

In Fife, the charity offers support to people through their supported living team and their self-harm support service.

Recovery worker Sharon Webster said they had bypassed their original £300 target and had already raised £555.

"Although we initially organised the walk as a fundraiser, we’ve realised it’s actually become a really important thing to do in terms of opening up conversations with people around mental health," she said.

"The last 18 months have been tough for everyone, so coming together as a team to connect and raise awareness of issues around mental health and our services here in Fife seemed a perfect opportunity.

"We’ve already gone way past our fundraising target so we’re hoping this last push will get us to double our original target.”

The Dunfermline-based workers will be joined by the charity's chief executive, Mike Burns.

He added: “I’m delighted to be joining Sharon and the team in the Kingdom for this walking challenge and what better location than one of Scotland’s most iconic structures? One of the great things about the fundraiser is the chance to raise awareness around the importance of looking after our mental health and talking openly about our wellbeing.

"We all have mental health just as we have physical health and by having open conversations, we can create a supportive environment where people can get access to the right support at the right time.”