Tag: Kiltwalk

Fort Kinnaird to go the extra mile for Thistle in Edinburgh Kilt Walk

Staff at Fort Kinnaird are building up their supplies of tartan and plasters ahead of the Kilt Walk next month, where they will be walking in support of Thistle Foundation. The team at Fort Kinnaird, which is Edinburgh’s leading retail and leisure destination by footfall, will join thousands of individuals and organisations across the city in walking the 5, 15.5 or 24-mile journey for The Kilt Walk in Edinburgh on 16 September. Continue reading Fort Kinnaird to go the extra mile for Thistle in Edinburgh Kilt Walk

Kiltwalkies!

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

And I will walk one hundred miles (plus): FOUR Kiltwalks for firefighter Craig!

A committed firefighter is to walk more than 100 miles to raise funds for charity. Watch Manager Craig McFie, 41, will participate in a quartet of hard-hitting 26 mile walks in an effort to provide financial assistance to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Family Support Trust. Continue reading And I will walk one hundred miles (plus): FOUR Kiltwalks for firefighter Craig!

Gerard Butler backs the Kiltwalk

Hollywood A-lister Gerard Butler is the latest celebrity to call on fellow Scots to sign up for the Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk. The Paisley-born star is joined by Ross King, LA Correspondent for ITV, who was recognised in the New Year honours list with an MBE for services in Broadcasting, the Arts and Charity. Continue reading Gerard Butler backs the Kiltwalk

ENABLE walker wins new set of wheels!

A charity worker got the surprise of a lifetime when she was told she had won a new car after taking part in the Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk in Edinburgh. ENABLE’s Nicole Forsyth is the fourth and final Kiltwalker this year to win a shiny new Renault Clio, thanks to platinum sponsor Arnold Clark. Continue reading ENABLE walker wins new set of wheels!

Hunter Foundation boost for Kiltwalk

Kind-hearted Kiltwalk heroes are the toast of 780 Scottish charities as it’s been revealed they raised £2.3 million in 2017 – with donations still coming in! And 2018 is set to be even bigger with walkers able to add 40% to the money they raise for the charity of their choice thanks to support from The Hunter Foundation. Continue reading Hunter Foundation boost for Kiltwalk