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Edward Reid and Stirling Albion kick off the Kiltwalk for Aberlour |
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Edward Reid and Stirling Albion kick off the Kiltwalk for Aberlour
Aberlour Ambassador, Edward Reid, who shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent, donned his kilt to have a kick around with Stirling Albion in preparation for The Kiltwalk 2012.
The Kiltwalk is a series of sponsored walks that have strong support from football supporters across the Scotland given the Kiltwalk was originally developed by the Tartan Army Children’s Charity. Today the Kiltwalk aims to raise money to support four children’s charities, with Aberlour being one of the beneficiaries.
The 2012 Kiltwalk takes place on Easter Sunday (8 April) and departs from Hampden Park, ending up at Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch – a total of 26 miles. The event will be kicked off by Scotland manager, Craig Levein and Cat Harvey from Real Radio. For those who fancy something less strenuous, there’s the 10km Wee Walk around Loch Lomond Shores taking place at the same time. For more details, or to sign up to participate, go to www.thekiltwalk.co.uk.
Edward Reid, a strong supporter of Aberlour, appeared on Britain’s Got Talent last year and famously sang the lyrics of nursery rhymes to well known pop songs.
Sporting his kilt and pink sporran, kindly donated by Slanj Kilts in Glasgow (www.slanjkilts.com), Edward said, “I’m really thrilled to be involved in this year’s Kiltwalk with Aberlour. Aberlour and the other charities benefiting from The Kiltwalk, do fantastic work helping kids in Scotland. I’m really looking forward to helping the guys raise some serious money for the kids.”
David Brown of Stirling Albion said, “The Kiltwalk is a fantastic way to get involved and to help raise funds for Aberlour. We regularly support their young people, and we’re really pleased to be associated with Edward Reid and Aberlour.”
Edward Reid joined by Stirling Albion players Andy Hunter and John Crawley to launch The KiltWalk 2012.
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Loch Etive Kiltwalk and Kennet & Avon Kiltwalk 2011 |
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Well done to everyone who took part in the Loch Etive Kiltwalk 2011 and the Kennet & Avon Kiltwalk 2011, raising money for Hopscotch and Naomi House respectively
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2011 KiltWalk Prize Draw Winners |
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The aim of the Kiltwalk is to raise money for disadvantaged children in Scotland.
From giving children in Scotland's most deprived areas a game of football and a hot meal weekly, to building a playground for autistic children in Prague, the Kiltwalk makes it happen.
So as a thank you to everyone collecting sponsorship we are delighted to announce the results of the special prize draw.
Everyone raising over £100 had the chance to win a signed Scotland top and many other prizes.
Prize draw winners...
1st prize - Trip for two to watch Spain vs Scotland - Claire Nickels
2nd prize - TACC kilt by Slanj - David Dickson
3rd prize - 2 Scottish Cup Final tickets - Sam Currie
4th prize - 18 year old SFA ltd edition Auchentoshan - Veronika Kocurova
5th prize - ipod nano - Michael McLaren
6th prize - Signed Scotland top - James Birkmyre
7th prize - Dinner for 2 & psa treatment at the Balmoral Hotel - Gerry Gribben
8th prize - 12 months TACC Lottery subscription - Claire Caldwell
9th prize - Kiltwalk rain jacket and hat - Graham Wood
TACC polo shirts - Graeme Russell, James Mulherron, Henry Ferrie, Marie Ritchie
TACC t-shirts - Meg Ritchie, Andrew Robertson, Alan Stewart, Mick Hough
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KiltWalk 2011 |
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The 2nd TACC Kiltwalk on Sunday 10th April was another great success .
Over 400 people turned up at Hampden for the 26 mile challenge, joined over the first stages by Craig Levein sporting a TACC kilt, and for the full walk by Real Radio's Cat Harvey.
Kiltwalkers were welcomed over the finishing line at sunny Loch Lomond Shores by Real Radio presenter Ewen Cameron and to live music from Ted Christopher, Davy Holt and the Caley Brewery Pipe Band.
For images of the day click here....Kiltwalk Photos
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TACC Patron Craig Levein launches the Kiltwalk 2011 at CHAS |
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 Craig Levein helps to launch the Kiltwalk 2011
TACC Patron Craig Levein took time out to spend an afternoon at Robin House Hospice, Balloch.
The Scotland manager spent several hours meeting the children, parents and staff at CHAS, and touring the facilities near Loch Lomond.
He also used the occasion to offer his support for the TACC Kiltwalk 2011, which takes place on Sunday 10th April.
TACC have pledged 10% of the Kiltwalk proceeds to CHAS, an amazing charity supporting children with life-shortening conditions.
And to kick off the partnership and the Kiltwalk, TACC asked Craig to present a £5,000 donation to Roslyn Neely of CHAS.
The money was raised at TACC's Charity Ball at the Balmoral Hotel in August.
L to R - Euan and Jordan Graham, Craig Levein, Roslyn Neely, Carey McEvoy, Connor Moir, William Durham and Kyle McKenna
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TACC Kiltwalk 2011, Sunday 10th April – Sign Up Now! |
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Hampden to Loch Lomond
Sunday April 10th 2011
TACC are calling on supporters, family and friends to join us again for this fantastic day out.
The Kiltwalk is a 26 mile sponsored walk from the side of the pitch in Hampden Park, to the town of Balloch on the shores of Loch Lomond.
And although Kilts aren't mandatory, in 2010 nearly everyone wore one - and it looked terrific.
Join TACC, Cat Harvey's Real Radio team and Spud the Piper - making a difference for children in Scotland and overseas.
This year's partner charity is CHAS, who will receive 10% of the proceeds.
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EVENT NOW CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS
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Charity Partner
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This year's partner charity is CHAS, who will receive 10% of the proceeds.
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Ben Nevis KiltWalk 2010 |
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How does the song go? "I will walk 500 miles & I will walk 500 more...." For all of us that took part in the West Highland Way & Ben Nevis walk on Saturday 17th April, it felt like we'd done just that.
Not content with walking from Hampden to Loch Lomond, a few of the dafter elements of the Tartan Army & friends who wanted to do something in the wilds of Scotland for charity, decided to walk from Glen Coe over the Devil's Staircase & down & up & down & up & ...well you get the picture, all the way to Ben Nevis, then up & down that too. 29 miles in all.
Read more.... View Gallery
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