Kiltwalk 2025
Stride with pride! Take on an epic Kiltwalk challenge and change lives with every step. Sign up today for your exclusive 50% discount!
Get your 50% discount code
Choose your challenge
Distances available to suit all ages and abilities:
The Mighty Stride (approx. 23 miles)
Conquer 23 miles of stunning Scottish scenery
Cost: £20 – with 50% discount you pay £10
Pledge to raise £100
The Big Stroll (approx. 14 miles)
Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile walk
Cost: £20 – with 50% discount you pay £10
Pledge to raise £100
The Wee Wander (approx. 3 miles)
Enjoy a family (or furry friend) friendly 3-mile walk
Cost: £13 for an adult place – with 50% discount you pay £6.50. Child places £7 – with 50% discount you pay £3.50
Pledge to raise £50
(booking fees may also apply)
Join walkers like Katherine who wanted to say thank you to the amazing NHS Lothian staff who cared for her.
The NHS gave Katherine the gift of watching her daughter, Olivia, grow up: first by saving Olivia’s life when she had to undergo emergency surgery just after birth, then by giving Katherine a life-saving transplant after she developed chronic liver disease. Katherine is forever grateful to all the staff who cared for her and Olivia and the donor family who has made it possible for Olivia grow up with her mum.
“After my recovery, I wanted to do something to give back to the NHS Lothian staff who had helped me so much. So, this year, I signed up for the Kiltwalk to raise money for the NHS Lothian Charity Scottish Transplant Unit Fund. My best friend, Tracy, and my precious daughter, Olivia, walked with me, and we had a brilliant day.” Katherine, Kiltwalk Participant
Event dates and locations
- Edinburgh Kiltwalk: 14th September, 2025
- Glasgow Kiltwalk: 26th April, 2025 – Big Stroll only
- Glasgow Kiltwalk: 27th April, 2025 – all 3 distances
- Aberdeen Kiltwalk: 1st June, 2025
- Dundee Kiltwalk 17th August 2025
Feel the excitement, joy and community spirit at the Kiltwalk! It’s a day of walking, fundraising and having fun with family and friends. Sign up and create unforgettable memories while getting behind our NHS.
Benefits of taking part
The Kiltwalk is such an incredible event to be part of with the event organisers creating a high-energy, electric atmosphere, cheering on all our walkers and providing snacks along the way. All the participants rave about what a fantastic experience it is.
What you can expect when you sign up:
- A walkers’ guide
- FREE NHS Lothian Charity t-shirt
- Food and refreshments at pitstops
- Stunning Scottish scenery and a fantastic atmosphere
- Food voucher at the finish
- Lots of free merchandise from sponsors on the day
- A fun day out for all ages – why not bring your furry friend along too!
- A medal for your achievements
- Bags of encouragement and fundraising support from our fundraising team
Be part of the Kiltwalk Magic
Your support makes a difference
Whether it’s receiving care or a helping hand in tough times, the NHS touches all our lives. Taking part in the Kiltwalk and becoming one of our #CharityChampions is a great way to say #ThankYouNHS. The money you raise can help us invest in specialist equipment that supports recovery, create comfortable, welcoming environments that reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance wellbeing support for our hardworking, dedicated NHS Lothian colleagues.
Stride with pride and support NHS Lothian patients, families and staff
Here are just some of the ways supporters like you are making a difference:
The power of connection: Supporting young people with cancer
Your donations helped support a residential weekend at Crieff Hydro for nine young people (13-17) undergoing cancer treatment. From exhilarating activities like high ropes, archery, laser tag, tennis and swimming to relaxing moments of connection and shared experiences, the residential provided a safe and nurturing environment for them to try something new, connect with others who understood their journey, and simply enjoy being themselves.
Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA)
Everyone has a story to tell and your donations are helping patients tell theirs. RITA is an innovative digital therapy system that allows patients to access entertainment, games and other leisure activities as part of their day to day care and recovery. It can also help to spark memories that encourage communication and social interaction as well as helping staff to deliver better, and more personal, care.
Creating spaces for staff to rest, recharge and relax
We recognise that a healthy and supported workforce leads to better patient care. We want those who are caring for us, and those closest to us, to be at their very best. Thanks to your generous donations, we have helped create 117 staff wellbeing spaces across NHS Lothian, offering a calm space for relaxation. From gardens to quiet rooms, these spaces have helped boost morale, reduce stress, and helped increase connections with colleagues.
Your steps have the power to make a difference.
