Pups put their best paw forward for charity
A pack of eager pooches gathered at Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens to encourage owners and their canine companions to put their best foot – and paw – forward for charity.
Among them were one-year old Miniature Schnauzer Peter, one year old Labrador Retriever Nuggle, three year old Maltese cross Issey and five year old Lhasa Apso Ziggy, who along with their owners want others to join them at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in aid of the charity ENABLE Scotland, the largest charity in Scotland that’s working towards an equal society for every person who has a disability.
The capital’s Kiltwalk is due to take place on 16th September and will be attended by thousands of walkers, including TV presenter Hazel Irvine who is returning to lend her support to ENABLE Scotland.
Registration for dogs is not required, although their owners are invited to sign up via ENABLE Scotland’s website where the charity are offering free registration to all walkers as an extra incentive to walk with #TeamENABLE.
Walkers can choose from three routes of varying distances. The 24-mile Mighty Stride sets off from Holyrood Park, the 15.5-mile Big Stroll leaves from Pinkie Playing Fields and the five-mile Wee Wander, ideal for families, will set off from Gypsy Brae.
Debbie Mooney, Head of Fundraising at ENABLE Scotland, said: “We are excited to welcome our supporters to the Edinburgh Kiltwalk and are in awe of their continued generosity.
“If you haven’t signed up already, I invite you to join us for free and help us break down the barriers to an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. We look forward to walking alongside all Team Enable supporters on what is set to be another fantastic Kiltwalk for everyone taking part.”
Last year, 830 walkers took part in a Kiltwalk on behalf of ENABLE Scotland and raised £98,122 for children and adults who have a learning disability.
As in previous years, for every pound raised by walkers, £1.40 goes to charity, with Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation pledging a 40% top up for all funds raised.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times during the Kiltwalk, and those with dogs must take care to be considerate of other walkers and clean up any mess.
For more information about the Kiltwalk visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk
To register for the Kiltwalk visit www.enable.org.uk
Pictures: Phil Wilkinson
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