Group of Ladies smiling wearing NHS Lothian Charity t-shirts and kilts at the Kiltwalk starting line

24 April 2027 - 12 September 2027 / Across Scotland

Kiltwalk 2027

Join hundreds of NHS Lothian Charity supporters who have taken on Scotland’s biggest walking challenge. Claim a FREE Kiltwalk place, raise funds to support NHS patients and staff, and help make a real difference across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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a group of NHS Lothian staff in NHS Lothian Charity t-shirts holding a sign saying 'Finisher' after completing the Hairy Haggis Relay at the Edinburgh International Festival

Running together for something bigger: the Research Team at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre take on the EMF Hairy Haggis

In May 2026, a team of 12 colleagues from across cancer services and research came together to take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Hairy Haggis Relay Race – proving that extraordinary things can happen when people come together!

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Anna Hudson running Edinburgh Marathon Festival

29 May 2027 - 30 May 2027 / Edinburgh

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2027

Run the 2027 Edinburgh Marathon Festival and support life-saving projects across NHS Lothian. Take advantage of our heavily discounted charity places and secure your spot today.

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Runner crossing finish line

15 August 2027 / Edinburgh

Scottish Half and Scottish 10K

Take on a running challenge in East Lothian Join our team of Charity Champions at the Scottish Half Marathon and […]

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29 November 2025 / Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North EH5 1NF

FACE Winter Fair

Come along to our annual FACE Winter Fair, organised by the volunteers who support our FACE Cancer Fund. Join our […]

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Neil Chalmers and Grant Aitken smiling at the camera after the Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Neil and Grant’s Story: Running with a purpose – from couch to 5K to marathon

For Neil and Grant the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025 marked another milestone in their ongoing commitment to supporting our treasured NHS – and another year of running with purpose.

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An EMF participant, Francesco Pomponi running with his arms raised in celebration

23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026 / Edinburgh

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Run the 2026 Edinburgh Marathon Festival and support life-saving projects across NHS Lothian

Registration is now open for EMF 2026! Take advantage of our heavily discounted charity places and early bird promo and pledge to raise the minimum suggested sponsorship for your run distance.

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Midwife at Lothian Birth Centre

Creating a calmer birthing environment for new mums at the Lothian Birth Centre

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.

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Three children feeding a llama as part of a trip for young people with a cancer diagnosis

Making a difference for children living with cancer

Young people aged 13 to 18 who are undergoing treatment for cancer enjoyed a special trip to connect with others and try new experiences.

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Portrait of Chloe Brain

Chloe Brain

“This is where I go to take a breather, have lunch, sunbathe – it’s a very good sunbathing spot because it’s a courtyard so there’s no wind really and it gets hot, which I like. Sometimes I’ll call my mum.”

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