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Chamber and committees

Congratulations to Kiltwalk Glasgow on £53 Million Fundraising Milestone

  • Submitted by: Annie Wells, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Friday, 02 May 2025
  • Motion reference: S6M-17409

That the Parliament congratulates all those who took part in the 2025 Glasgow Kiltwalk, which became the world’s largest ever Kiltwalk event, with a record-breaking 19,000 participants walking in support of 1,100 Scottish charities; recognises that, over two inspiring days, walkers raised over £3 million, and that the total continues to rise; understands that this event marked a significant milestone, as the total raised through the Kiltwalk since The Hunter Foundation became involved in 2015 surpassed £53 million, benefiting more than 4,000 Scottish charities; notes that what it sees as the Kiltwalk’s unique model, underwritten by The Hunter Foundation, ensures that every penny raised, plus eligible Gift Aid, goes directly to the charities chosen by participants, making it the lowest-cost fundraising platform in the country; recognises the commitment of Sir Tom Hunter, the headline sponsor Arnold Clark, and the thousands of volunteers and supporters who make the event possible; acknowledges what it sees as the life-changing impact of Kiltwalk funding for charities across Scotland, from major organisations, such as Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, to smaller groups like A Bear Named Buttony; notes that, in 2025, funds raised through walking for Kiltwalk itself will benefit five cancer charities, nominated by Sir Chris Hoy, and the launch of the Tour de Four charity cycling initiative, and congratulates everyone involved for their generosity, spirit, and contribution.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Paul O'Kane, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance