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Kiltwalk for Carers Scotland!

Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you could also raise some money for Carers Scotland?

Dig out your kilt, or your favourite piece of tartan kit, and join walkers from around Scotland, all raising money for a charity close to their heart. The Kiltwalk is the biggest mass walking event in Scotland with thousands of people taking part each year – with a choice of locations and walk lengths, it is a fun way to get active, get involved and raise money for a great cause.

 

Choosing Carers Scotland as your Kiltwalk charity

Carers Scotland and unpaid carers need your support
At Carers Scotland our mission is to improve the lives of the 800,000 unpaid carers currently caring for friends, family, neighbours and loved ones in Scotland.

The last few years have been brutal for unpaid carers in Scotland - in an age of rocketing inflation and household bills, carers are struggling to make ends meet, having to choose between such daily basics as heating and eating. Since many carers have either given up work or reduced working hours to provide care, their financial situation has become unmanageable. Long hours of caring, lack of funds, decreasing contact with family and friends, and the stress of providing care mean that many carers feel exhausted, overwhelmed, lonely and depressed.

The future feels bleak for unpaid carers in Scotland, but you can support us to help make their lives better.

 

Key information you need to Kiltwalk for Carers Scotland

Kiltwalk 2024 locations and dates

Glasgow – 28th April (SOLD OUT)
Aberdeen – 2nd June
Dundee – 11th August
Edinburgh – 15th September

 

Kiltwalk distances

There are three walk lengths to choose from at each of the locations, so you can choose the challenge level that is right for you.
The Mighty Stride – up to 26 miles
The Big Stroll – up to 15 miles
The Wee Wander – up to 4 miles

 

How to sign up

The organisers at Kiltwalk have kept the cost to register as low as possible. The Mighty Stride and The Big Stroll are £20 per person to take part, while The Wee Wander is £12.50 for adults and £6.50 for children.

Once you’ve registered on the KiltWalk site, a JustGiving fundraising page will be created for you automatically, making it easy to start fundraising.

We don't ask for a minimum fundraising target, so share amongst your friends and family and raise whatever you can.

Click on the link below to register for your local Kiltwalk today.

Join the Kiltwalk for Carers Scotland

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