VIDEO: Olympic medallist Laura Muir's call to action
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Olympic medallist Laura Muir has called on folk to take part in the "brilliant, brilliant" Kiltwalk later this month.
The world-champion middle distance runner Laura is fresh from claiming silver in the 1500m final in Tokyo.
In a specially recorded video, she said: "I just want to make you aware of an event that is happening on September 26 this year and it’s the Kiltwalk.
"It’s a brilliant, brilliant event to be part of and if you got to thekiltwalk.co.uk you can find all the information you need there to sign up and take part.
"Hopefully, we can raise lots and lots of money for Scottish charities."
The event later this month is aiming to build on the success of the 'virtual' kiltwalk in April which raised more than£6million for more than a thousand charities.
Paul Cooney, chief executive of Kiltwalk, said: "Laura Muir is one of Scotland’s most successful athletes ever and we are incredibly grateful for her support.
"Charities across the country, both big and small, have been seriously impacted by Covid 19, which has substantially reduced their ability to fundraise.
"Kiltwalk allows participants to raise money for the charity of their choice and the best part is that Sir Tom Hunter through The Hunter Foundation tops up every pound and penny secured by 50%.
"So please take Laura’s advice, visit our website, sign up, and get involved.
"Kiltwalk really is the most effective way of helping the charities that Scotland cares about most."
Walkers can choose from two distances.
There's the 16.5-mile Mighty Stride, which takes place in the morning, and starts at Glasgow Green and ends in Dumbarton.
Then there's the 3.5-mile Wee Wander.
Aimed at families and children, it takes place in the afternoon, starting at Glasgow Green and ending at the Riverside Museum.
Sign up at thekiltwalk.co.uk
