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Record breaking Munro challenge opens for entries

RHASS Mighty Munro Muster will see all 282 Munros conquered within the same 24-hour window

Scotland’s leading agricultural charity, RHASS (Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland), seeks avid adventurers to participate in an ambitious, and worthy fundraising feat.  

Taking place on 21 September 2024, the challenge will involve a group of no less than 600 individuals split into teams of two or more, collectively ascending all 282 Munros within the same 24-hour window. 

To succeed, each team is required to reach the summit of their selected Munro and return safely back down before the 24 hours is up, all while raising money for RHASS-funded projects aimed at those living and working in rural Scotland, safeguarding the rights of landowners, and preserving access to Scotland’s breath-taking landscapes.  

The challenge is part of the society’s 240th anniversary year. Other activities include a year-long audio and visual storytelling project, 240 Years of Stories, to contribute towards the legacy of Scotland’s agricultural and rural community, and a series of Harvest Thanksgiving services will also take place.  

RHASS will work with a range of partners to support participants in the run-up to the event, providing safety advice, training programmes, and guidance to ensure everyone is well equipped to take on the challenge. 

Various resources will also be provided to support participants in their efforts to raise funds for the challenge. 

In order to make sure all Munro’s are covered, applicants will be entered into a ballot, choosing their desired area and level of difficulty on entry. They will be assigned either their first or second choice of location and a Munro suitable to their abilities. People of all skill levels are encouraged to take part in what will be an exhilarating team challenge. 

Alisdair Caulfield, RHASS Director of Advancement, said: “The collective effort involved in this challenge will not only be a testament to community spirit, but it will also be a wonderful celebration of Scotland’s rich rural heritage. 

“We are aiming to sign up at least six hundred participants to ensure that no one faces the ascent alone, the logistics in that alone will be no easy feat.  Additionally, we have also set ourselves an ambitious fundraising target, which will help RHASS and our partnering beneficiaries drive positive change and leave a lasting impact on rural communities.” 

Munro-bagger Hollie Jenkins and her two spaniels Hugo and Spencer (@theedinburghspaniels) stepped up to support the drive for sign-ups, encouraging fellow dedicated hikers to take part in the daring challenge.

Hollie met with members of the RHASS team to share her passion for hiking in the Scottish Mountains and discuss the importance of preserving Scotland’s rural heritage.

Speaking on the challenge, Hollie said: “As an avid Munro bagger, I am honoured to be part of this remarkable challenge and encourage everyone to take part in the amazing opportunity to celebrate the natural beauty of our country’s landscape.” 

Land & Property Partner at Turcan Connell, Grierson Dunlop, said: “As sponsors of RHASS 2024, we are delighted to be part of the society’s assortment of activities and look forward to supporting this ambitious challenge and creative fundraising initiative.

“The Mighty Munro Muster Is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to help our rural communities prosper, stay active and take in the immense views from our impressive Scottish mountains.”

Those who think they can muster up the courage to take part can now sign up online at: https://rhass.org.uk/  

Participants will receive a branded event t-shirt to wear during the climb and to capture that all-important selfie at the top.

Registration for Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2024 is live 

Sign-ups already flooding in for the much-loved fundraising event taking place on Sunday 15 September 

GRATIS IMAGES Pictures by Jamie Simpson/Kiltwalk Pictured: Sir Tom Hunter sets of the first wave of the Mighty Stride 17 September 2023 Edinburgh goes Kiltwalk Crazy to Boost 710 Scottish Charities Seven was Edinburgh’s lucky number today as a massive 7,000 Kiltwalkers took to the streets of the capital to fundraise for 710 different Scottish charities. 17th September goes into the history books as the city’s biggest ever Kiltwalk. The Hunter Foundation underwrites Kiltwalk and Sir Tom Hunter was at the Start Line and on the route to praise the walkers: “The good people of Edinburgh and the East love Kiltwalk. We had 1,700 Kiltwalkers in our first Edinburgh Kiltwalk 7 years ago, today we have over 7,000 heroes walking for 710 charities. It’s incredible and every penny raised here at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk will make such a difference to charities who really, really need a hand up, not a handout in these tough times. “I’m proud of every single person who took part and crossed the finish line at Murrayfield; be they a Mighty Strider, a Big Stroller, or a Wee Wanderer. I am so grateful for their generosity. I’d like to say to each one of them, thank you for your Kiltwalk Kindness.” Among the famous faces taking part in Scotland’s favourite mass participation event were David Marshall, Hibs and Scotland goalkeeper who stepped out on behalf of the Hibernian Community Foundation, which was also the biggest fundraising team at today’s Kiltwalk. New manager, Nick Montgomery, was there as a late addition to the 330 strong squad. An impressive 3,000 Kiltwalk heroes undertook the Mighty Stride from Bingham Medway taking the 21-mile route through Portobello Promenade, Leith Shore and Gypsy Brae before triumphantly crossing the finish line at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium. The Big Stroll saw 2,000 Kiltwalkers walk 15 miles from Musselburgh to the home of rugby, while 2,000 Wee Wanderers walked five miles from Gypsy Brae to meet their fell

Registration has opened for the 2024 Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday 15 September. Kiltwalkers can take part in one of three walks: the 21-mile Mighty Stride, the 11-mile Big Stroll, or the Wee Wander of just five miles.  

A record 7,000 Edinburgh Kiltwalkers raised over £1.25 million for 713 Scottish charities at this year’s Edinburgh Kitwalk, it has been revealed. Overall the 2023 Kiltwalk campaign was the biggest ever attracting a total of 27,500 Kiltwalk heroes across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee who raised a phenomenal £5.1m for 1,550 charities. 

Over the last eight years, Scotland’s favourite mass participation charity event has raised a staggering £42.5 million for 3,300 Scottish charities. 

Due to The Hunter Foundation underwriting Kiltwalk, entry fees have been frozen at 2023’s heavily discounted prices to make it as easy as possible for people to raise money for the charities they care about.  

It’s just £20 for walkers taking on the Mighty Stride or Big Stroll. Adults doing the Wee Wander will pay £12.50 and children £6.50. Kiltwalkers can raise money for any charity they choose, with funding going directly to their chosen cause, plus Gift Aid. This means that charities will receive up to 125% of all funds raised at Kiltwalk. 

In a recent video announcing this year’s fundraising total, philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter, paid tribute to the event’s headline sponsors Royal Bank of Scotland and Arnold Clark. 

He added: “What a year it has been for Kiltwalk. This has been the biggest ever. We had 27,500 walkers raising £5.1 million and most importantly for 1,550 Scottish charities.  

“We know how tough it is out there with the cost of living crisis, and how hard it has hit the charity sector. So we have made the decision to keep the entry price at £20 – that’s the best value you will get anywhere in the world to raise funds for a charity you love and have some fun. 

“Good luck to everyone – I will see you on a Kiltwalk.”  

To sign up for Edinburgh (September 15), Glasgow (April 28), Aberdeen (June 2) or Dundee (August 11) Kiltwalks, visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk.