HOLLYWOOD A-lister Gerard Butler and TV celebrity Ross King have urged Scots to don their tartan to take part in events for this year's Kiltwalk.
Paisley-born Butler has teamed up with broadcaster ITV to publicise the walks, which begin on April 24 at Hampden Park.
The 26-mile walk to raise money for Scotland’s children, which ends in Balloch, is the first of four events taking place across Scotland in 2016.
Yesterday, after a playfight on TV, the two celebrities asked people to sign up for the events, which include the six-mile Wee Wander, the 13-mile Big Stroll and the 26-mile Mighty Stride.
“Every single penny raised from the Kiltwalks will go to the children who need it most in Scotland,” said King.
Paul Cooney, CEO at The Kiltwalk, added: “It’s fantastic that the excitement of the Kiltwalk has spread all the way to Hollywood. Gerard Butler and Ross King are both proud Scots and we are incredibly pleased to have them on board to pledge their support for Scotland’s children.
“Each walker will make a huge difference to Scotland’s children and we’re proud to guarantee that 100 per cent of their donations will go directly to the children who need it most.”
Walkers can choose from events in Glasgow on April 24, Aberdeen on June 5, Speyside on August 14 and Edinburgh on September 18.
Kiltwalk has raised £2.4 million since 2011 and charities which have benefited include the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity (formerly Yorkhill) at the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow and Calum’s Cabin on Bute, which provides respite to the families of terminally ill children.
To sign up for the Kiltwalk, go to: www.thekiltwalk.co.uk.
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