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Peter A Walker

Edinburgh Kiltwalk raises more than £2 million

Five thousand Kiltwalkers gathered in Edinburgh on Sunday to raise more than £2m for 500 Scottish charities.

A minute’s silence was held as a mark of respect for the Queen, while pipers also played during the 21-mile Mighty Stride, the 13-mile Big Stroll and the four-mile Wee Wander.

Out of respect for those visiting the Queen’s official residence at Holyrood Palace, The Mighty Stride moved away from Holyrood Park to a new Start at Bingham Medway.

The walkers’ fundraising is topped-up by 50% by The Hunter Foundation.

Sir Tom Hunter said “I am incredibly proud of the Kiltwalk community for the respect they have shown at the death of Her Majesty the Queen whilst at the same time raising funds for 500 charities who really need it.”

Fromer footballer Graeme Souness tackled the Mighty Strike alongside Commonwealth Gold winning boxers Sean Lazzerini and Reese Lynch. The trio walked and raised money for charity, DEBRA.

Businesses sponsoring the Kiltwalk included RBS, Arnold Clark, Johnston Carmichael, Lidl, the STV Children’s Appeal, Trespass, Bullet Express and Tunnock’s.

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