Kilmacolm Scouts lift the lid on their Glasgow Kiltwalk fund-raising plans
BRAVEHEART Scouts from Kilmacolm are going the extra mile to raise funds for an adventure-filled trip to Norway.
Members of the 42nd Greenock and District Scouts, who are based in the village, will don their tartan to take part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk on April 27.
A group of 10 will pound the pavements, with four of them clocking up the full 23-mile Mighty Stride from Glasgow Green to Balloch at the south end of Loch Lomond, and another six covering the 14-mile Big Stroll from Clydebank to the bonnie banks.
The fund-raiser is in aid of a trip to TrollAktiv in Evje, an outdoor adventure centre which offers water sports, rock climbing mountain biking and archery.
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Maureen Todd, Scout section leader, said: "We have 10 people taking part altogether. Four are doing the 23 miles and six are doing 14 miles.
"We had three people taking part in the Edinburgh event last year, and we're really looking forward to the Glasgow walk.
"We've all being doing lots of walks to get into practice."
Maureen said they hoped to raise £500 but will be very grateful for any donations people can spare.
(Image: George Munro) Maureen that they had booked the same trip back in 2020 and costs have risen by around £500 since then.
She said: "We are hoping to add some extra activities and other costs while travelling we are trying to help keep the costs down for parents."
To support the group you can visit their JustGiving page at tinyurl.com/kilmacolmscoutskiltwalk.
Maureen has also set up a QR code which people can scan on their phone to go straight to the fund-raising page.
(Image: Maureen Todd) Two youngsters are doing their bit to pay for the trip by completing the 14-mile route.
Patrick Greene, 14, said: "I think the Kiltwalk will be quite exciting.
"I'm looking forward to going to Norway, it's my first time abroad with the Scouts.
"I enjoy the Scouts and all the activities and spending time with my friends."
Harry Andrew, 12, is also gearing up for the Norway break.
(Image: George Munro)
"I'll enjoy the sports and the activities," he revealed.
Maureen said they all looking forward to the event and all the people coming out to cheer them on.
She quipped: "We'll all be wearing our kilts."
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