Tickets for one of the most anticipated Edinburgh walking events of 2023 are now on sale, boasting a rather pleasant surprise for those wishing to take part.
After raising a jaw-dropping £8 million sum for charities this year, Kiltwalk will be back with four walks - in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dandee - in 2023 with record low entry prices.
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The entry fee has been reduced by £12, with the Mighty Stride and Big Stroll walks pricing at £20 instead of £31.69. This comes in recognition of soaring inflation rates and the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Announcing the price drop in his Christmas video, Sir Tom Hunter, whose foundation started supporting Kiltwalk seven years ago, said: "What a year it has been for the Kiltwalk. During this year, you and The Hunter
Foundation have raised a phenomenal £8 million for the charities you care about, and that helped more than 1,300 Scottish charities - I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
"Since The Hunter Foundation got involved with the Kiltwalk, together with you, we have raised a staggering £37 million helping over 3,000 Scottish charities. There is not a prouder Scotsman on the planet, so thank you.
"Registration for 2023 Kiltwalk is now open. We know things are tough because of the cost of living crisis, so we got together with the Kiltwalk team and looked at how we can support you better, taking the decision to cut the price from £32 to £20 – it takes me back to my market stall days!"
Edinburgh Kiltwalk is planned for September 17, 2023, and as always, every penny raised by the walkers will be donated to a charity of their choice. You can sign up to join here.
Kiltwalk Chief Executive Paul Cooney said: "We are incredibly grateful to Sir Tom and The Hunter Foundation for their generosity over the years and their continued support of the Kiltwalk. I'd also like to thank all our sponsors for getting behind us and making Kiltwalk such a force for good.
"We hope the reduced entry fee will encourage even more heroes than ever to stride out for the charities of their choice at a time when charities really need our help."
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