Streets turn tartan as fundraisers stride out on kiltwalk

City streets and country routes were awash with tartan as thousands of kiltwalkers strode out in events which have raised more than £2.5 million for charity.

Sir Tom Hunter and Judy Murray were at the start of the “Mighty Stride” at Glasgow Green to wave off 7,500 people who walked the 22.6 miles to Moss O’Balloch Park at Loch Lomond.Another 4,000 people trekked the 14 miles from Three Queens Square Clydebank to Balloch in the “Big Stroll” and 2,600 Kiltwalkers took on the three mile “Wee Wander” from Loch Lomond Shores to the Kiltwalk Village at Moss O’Balloch Park.

He added: “We have more than 14,000 people taking part, because it’s easy to do, and offers incredible value for money – you pay a small amount to walk and everything you raise goes to the charity of your choice. Maisie McCormick, community fundraising manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, thanked those who took part.

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