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Page last updated at 09:42 GMT, Monday, 13 July 2009 10:42 UK
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Biggest Olympics squad gathered

The Highlands has pulled together its largest Special Olympics squad of 75 competitors and 35 coaches.

The group is heading for the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Leicester, which starts on 25 July.

Delegation head Janet Home said those taking part had put in months of training. Highland athletes won 75 medals at the last event in Glasgow.

The squad has been backed by sponsorship from construction firm Tulloch Homes.



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