GREAT SCOTTISH WALK TURNS TEN!

An anticipated 10 000 walkers from all over Scotland are expected to gather on Sunday the 10 June 2007 to celebrate the 10th birthday of the Great Scottish Walk.  Walkers can choose from a one, six or a twelve mile walk to raise funds for their chosen charities.

The Great Scottish Walk, led by the George Watson Pipe Band, launches at Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh at 10.30 and is followed by the walks. The twelve mile walk is en-route to some of Edinburgh’s favourite landmarks including Holyrood Park, Edinburgh Castle, Princess Street Gardens, Calton Hill and the Port of Leith.

“This year’s walk is looking to be our best ever with lots of entertainment and festivities. We are also very excited to launch the Great Scottish Walk’s new mascot – Scotty,” says Terry Crossley, co-organiser.

Over 100 charities throughout Scotland and the United Kingdom benefit from the walk. The Great Scottish Walk also shares its anniversary with Capabilities Scotland’s 60^th, St Columbus Hospice’s 25th and Enlighten celebrates their tenth anniversary.

To enter the walk, go to www.greatscottishwalk.com. Entrance costs £10 per person and 100% of monies raised are given to the charities. Participants can also walk for the Mascot Charity. Funds raised are distributed equally between affiliated charities.

The 2007 theme is “Let’s do the time walk again” and participants are encouraged to dress up.

photograph by Melissa Murphy