Tobermory was treated to a sighting of Pudsey Bear himself on 20th June when he sailed in on the yacht ‘Big Bear’ as part of his fundraising trip ‘Big Bear Voyage 2026’.
Between May and August, Pudsey Bear – Children in Need’s iconic mascot – Jonathan Brewin and the crew of Big Bear are sailing 2,200 nautical miles around the UK. They’re vising 35+ coastal communities and aim to raise at least £70,000 and also awareness for BBC Children in Need – with a strong focus on supporting children’s mental health... more in the printed issue

Photo shows Pudsey outside the iconic Mishnish in Tobermory