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Glasgow Times
27-04-2025
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Eight amazing pictures from Glasgow Kiltwalk 2025
Five thousand heroes walked from Clydebank to Balloch on Saturday before another 14,000 heroes took to the streets and paths from Glasgow Green and Clydebank all the way to the finish line at Loch Lomond today. The turnout was so huge that organisers extended the event to two days, making it the biggest Kiltwalk in history. Some amazing pictures were taken on Sunday, capturing thousands as they crossed the start line. Can you spot yourself? (Image: Images by Elaine Livingstone) (Image: Images by Elaine Livingstone) (Image: Images by Elaine Livingstone) (Image: Images by Elaine Livingstone) (Image: Images by Elaine Livingstone) (Image: Images by Elaine Livingstone) (Image: Images by Elaine Livingstone) (Image: Images by Elaine Livingstone) Sir Tom Hunter, whose Hunter Foundation underwrites the Kiltwalk to ensure 100% of donations plus Gift Aid go directly to charities, celebrated the milestone: He said: 'In the 10 years that The Hunter Foundation has been involved with Kiltwalk, you and our foundation have raised an incredible £53 million for 4000 Scottish charities. 'I believe the magic of Kiltwalk is quite simple: in every community across Scotland, there are people who need a wee hand up, and there are good folks like you who get up in the morning and help them. "All the Kiltwalk does is simply connect you. There isn't a prouder Scotsman on the planet than me this morning.' We previously reported that Paddy McGuinness joined Sir Tom Hunter to rally walkers at this year's Kiltwalk, after Sir Tom supported Paddy's epic BBC Children in Need challenge last year, which saw him cycle 300 miles from Wrexham to Glasgow. Speaking before yesterday's Big Stroll, the TV presenter wished the Kiltwalkers the best of luck, commending them for participating in Kiltwalk for their chosen charities and wishing them a safe walk on their journey to Balloch. This year, walkers also supported Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de Four campaign, raising funds for five cancer charities following the Olympian's stage four prostate cancer diagnosis. To join or learn more about the Kiltwalk, visit
Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Paddy McGuinness dons bespoke tartan kilt as he treks 14 miles to Scots village
The Glasgow event is the first of four organised by the Kiltwalk charity across Scotland Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PADDY McGuinness kicked off this weekend's annual Kiltwalk in true Scots style. The TV presenter and comic sported a bespoke tartan kilt as he led a sea of tartan-clad punters on their 14-mile trek from Clydebank to Balloch in the rain this morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Paddy McGuinness and Sir Tom Hunter led walkers on their 14 mile jaunt Credit: Elaine Livingstone 3 The pair rallied the hardy crowd of walkers as they set off on the lengthy jaunt Credit: Elaine Livingstone 3 The pair rallied crowds of walkers at the start line in Clydebank today Joined by Scots businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter, the duo rallied the hardy crowd of walkers as they set off on the lengthy jaunt. Paddy, from Bolton in Greater Manchester, was greeted by the typical Scottish drizzle but couldn't help being impressed by the unfazed punters. He told The Scottish Sun: 'It's great to be here in Glasgow. I love this city's optimism. I woke up this morning and thought, 'Oh no, it's raining. I hope everyone is going to be alright', but when I arrived, they were all wearing sunglasses. It's brilliant." He added: "The great thing about the Kiltwalk is that each person can choose which charity they want to support. There's been an amazing turnout and everybody is in such high spirits. It's lovely to see.' The 51-year-old, best known for his nine year stint presenting dating show Take Me Out, last year raised over £7.8 million for Children in Need by taking on an epic 300-mile bike ride from Wrexham to Glasgow on a Raleigh Chopper bike. The telly star admitted that one icon Scots snack helps to fuel him for events like these. He said: "I love a Tunnock's caramel wafer. I remember eating them as a kid. I do enjoy a teacake but the caramel wafer knocks it out the park." He also revealed he will join Sir Chris Hoy for part of his Tour de 4 charity bike ride in September this year. He added: "Chris is an absolute diamond of a man. So, when he asked about that, a bit like the Kiltwalk, I had no hesitation getting involved. Hopefully I'll be on a proper bike with gears and everything this time around though." Sir Tom Hunter, who supports the Kiltwalk through his charity The Hunter Foundation, told the Scottish Sun: "The foundation has been in charge of the Kiltwalk for ten years now and we've raised £52 million for over 4,000 charities. It's incredible. Paddy McGuiness gets training for his Children In Need cycle challenge "The Kiltwalk makes it easy for people to raise funds for any and every charity. It might typically cost a charity 60 pence to raise a pound but with the Kiltwalk 100% goes and that's why its such an excellent event." The Glasgow event is the first of four organised by the Kiltwalk charity across Scotland. Tomorrow, walkers will tackle the 23-mile 'Mighty Stride', the 14-mile 'Big Stroll' and the 3-mile 'Wee Wander'.
