A CROWD of more than 10,000 people descended on the banks of Loch Lomond on Sunday at the finish line of the Glasgow Kiltwalk.

This year’s event marked the return of Kiltwalks across the country following the pandemic and saw £3million raised for a range of charities.

 

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

 

Sir Tom Hunter, who supports the Kiltwalk by adding a 50 per cent top up for every £1 raised, said: “I regard the success of Kiltwalk as one of the Foundation’s greatest achievements.

“It was a joy to see so many of our Kiltwalk Heroes out in their tartan this morning at Glasgow Green. Their kindness means the world to me and to Scotland’s charities, and I can’t stress enough how much it’s appreciated in these toughest of times.

 

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

 

“After a challenging few years, Scotland’s charities benefit from every donation so Kiltwalkers should be very proud of the difference they have made today.

“This has been a flying start to Kiltwalk 2022 – well done everyone!”

Kiltwalkers could choose from three different routes of varying difficulties. There was a 23-mile Mighty Stride which left from Glasgow Green at 8.30am, the same time as the Big Stroll, a 15-mile jaunt, left from Clydebank.

 

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

More than 10,000 people headed to Loch Lomond on Sunday for the finish of the Kiltwalk

 

Later in the day, participants taking part in the three-mile Wee Wander left from Loch Lomond Shores, with all of the routes coming to an end in Balloch.

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon took on the Wee Wander to raise funds for Who Cares? Scotland, a national voluntary organisation working with care experienced young people and care leavers.