As part of the 2007 Children In Need Campaign, staff members of BBC Scotland decided to abseil down the side of the new Pacific Quay headquarters.  Over two Saturday's, 70+ BBC Scotland staff and friends descended the heights of the building with scenic views of the Clyde and the SECC under the watchful eye of the staff from Smith Services Ltd - The Rope Access Specialists.

Taking place on Saturday, November 3 and Saturday, November 24, the event took both full days to complete and get the numbered of scheduled dare devils over the edge and safely to the bottom.  Legendry Children In Need Icon Pudsey Bear even made an appearance, much to the amusement of the passing crowds as the infamous yellow bear scaled the building.

Everyone involved in this years event raised a stunning total of £14, 721.

Clear Blue Skies as the group make their way over the edge.

Pudsey Bear starts his journey down the front of the building.

Comedian Fred McCauley was the first to abseil on Saturday, November 3.

There were some interesting looks from the people in the canteen on the other side of  the glass.

Three ropes were set up so people could take the plunge with friends.

The weather thankfully held for a good amount of the time over the two days.

Most people had a smile on their face after they were back on solid ground.

Carl from Smith Services doing his best for some free advertising.

One of the very few times I have been seen on assignment without my camera gear.

The staff from Smith Services, the BBC team who organised the event, and some of the abseiling dare devils at the end of the second days event with the grand total display poster.

Well done to everyone who took part, and thanks to all the staff at the BBC and the guys from Smith Services Ltd.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/games/blog_week1.shtml

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