THOUSANDS of people took part in the biggest Kiltwalk to date on Sunday, raising millions of pounds for charities in Scotland.
More than 14,000 people went out on the streets of Glasgow to help raise money for 900 Scottish charities.
While fundraising remains open for another two weeks, the event has already raised at least £2.5 million in donations.
Judy Murray and Sir Tom Hunter were among those who were at the start of the walk at Glasgow Green to wave off the 7500 people who walked 22.6 miles to Moss O’Balloch park at Loch Lomond.
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Another 4000 people trekked 14 miles from Three Queens Square in Clydebank to Balloch and 2600 people walked three miles from Loch Lomond shores to the Kiltwalk village at Moss O’Balloch park.
Along the routes, there were six pit stops offering snacks from Kiltwalk’s official supermarket partner Lidl and encouragement from a range of charities including Beatson Cancer Charity, SAMH, CHAS, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, Calum’s Cabin and Action for Children.
Maisie McCormick, community fundraising manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “What an amazing day at the Glasgow Kiltwalk.
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“The Kiltwalk is always a special event, but this year we had our highest ever number of participants, with over 800 people taking on this incredible challenge as part of Team Beatson.
“We loved cheering everyone on at the Riverside Museum and giving them a chance to take a break and grab a snack.
“We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the event for our charity – your support will allow us to continue and develop new services for cancer patients and their families.”
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers provided entertainment in the Kiltwalk village, where stilt-walkers also performed.
More Kiltwalks are planned across the country throughout the year. These are:
- Aberdeen, June 2
- St Andrews to Dundee, August 11
- Edinburgh, September 15
Kiltwalkers can raise money for any charity they choose, with funding going directly to their chosen cause.
You can sign up to the Kiltwalk at www.thekiltwalk.co.uk.
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