A Clydebank man who ran 12 marathons in 12 days in memory of his late brother said he was with him "every step along the way" as he crossed the final finish line.
Shaun Ennis, 46, completed the gruelling challenge after running a total of 314 miles to raise funds for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH).
Shaun's brother Christopher took his own life aged 35 three years ago.
The Clydebank man began his challenge in his hometown on October 26 before completing his 12th and final marathon at SAMH's The Nook in Glasgow on Friday, November 6.
After crossing the finish line, Shaun said: "I took on this challenge to stay connected with my brother and I’ve been able to keep him with me every step along the way.
"As hard as the running has been, it’s nothing compared to what losing Chris was for our family, so if this has inspired just one conversation, one person to speak to their loved ones about their mental health, then it has all been worth it.
"It’s a final chapter for me to allow myself to lay him to rest. This is my time to understand he isn’t coming back.
"If I can make even a small difference that will help give me peace and that’s all I want, because it’s hard."
Shaun chose to finish the challenge at The Nook, a free walk-in mental health support hub operated by SAMH.
He added: "Finishing at The Nook has been really important to me. It’s the kind of place I believe could have helped save my brother’s life.
"It removes some of the barriers people face when looking for mental health support.
"You can simply walk through the door, sit down and have a conversation with someone who wants to listen. You don’t need an appointment or a referral."
The challenge comes after figures from National Records of Scotland recorded 703 probable suicide deaths in 2025, compared with 704 the previous year.
SAMH operates The Nook facilities in Glasgow and Aberdeen, with the two hubs having collectively welcomed more than 10,000 visitors since launching.
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Hazel McIlwraith, director of fundraising and major appeal at SAMH, said: "Shaun’s challenge has been an incredible feat of resilience and such a touching tribute to Christopher’s memory.
"Suicide has a devastating impact in families and communities across Scotland, particularly among men, who are sadly three times more likely to die by suicide.
"All of us at SAMH are so grateful to Shaun. We’d like to thank him for raising funds that will help us support people up and down the country, and for the message he has spread along the way."
Shaun also received support during the challenge from celebrities including presenter and former Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing.
Laing said: "What you are doing is simply incredible, you are an amazing individual and I’ll be thinking of you at the finish line.
"All for mental health, which is very close to my heart as well, I want to say congratulations, keep going, putting one foot in front of the other is the most important thing.
"I’m cheering you on and so many people are cheering you on."
Shaun's fundraiser has raised around £3,000 for SAMH so far and remains open for donations.
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