Take part in an epic Kiltwalk adventure for Charlie House and make a difference for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in the North-east of Scotland
Make a difference for children with life-limiting conditions in North-east Scotland by taking part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk on Sunday, 1st June 2025.
By choosing to walk for Charlie House, you will raise funds to help provide vital support to local families while enjoying an amazing day out!
When you sign up for the Aberdeen Kiltwalk and select Charlie House as your chosen charity, you will receive:
A free Charlie House T-shirt to wear on the day
Access to the Charlie House Kiltwalk Facebook group for support and encouragement
Dedicated advice from our team with expert tips, hints, and guidance to support your fundraising journey
A Charlie House cheer squad at the start and finishing line to celebrate your achievement
The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children with life-limiting conditions in North-east Scotland
Routes:
Mighty Stride – 17.8 miles (approx. 7 hours)
Starts at Bellfield Park, Banchory and ends at Duthie Park, Aberdeen
Wee Wander – 3.9 miles (approx. 1.5 hours)
Starts at Bieldside, Aberdeen and ends at Duthie Park, Aberdeen
Want to take on Kiltwalk for Charlie House? Registering is easy! When signing up on the Kiltwalk website, just search for and select 'Charlie House' in the Charity Fundraising section. This ensures your fundraising comes directly to us, and we'll be in touch to support you every step of the way!
If you can’t make the Aberdeen Kiltwalk, you can still walk for Charlie House at one of the other Kiltwalk events in Scotland:
Glasgow – 26 & 27 April 2025
Dundee – 17 August 2025
Edinburgh – 14 September 2025
Each Kiltwalk event offers different route options and the same fantastic fundraising support. No matter where you walk, your fundraising will go directly towards helping children and families in the North-east of Scotland.
Gift Aid allows Charlie House, as a registered charity, to claim an additional 25% on top of your donation, at no extra cost to you. This means that for every £1 you donate, Charlie House can claim an additional 25p, increasing the total value of your donation.
When signing up for Kiltwalk, enter "Charlie House" under the Charity Fundraising section to ensure your fundraising supports local children and families.
26th April, 2025
Register for Glasgow
1st June, 2025
Register for Aberdeen
17th August, 2025
Register for Dundee
14th September, 2025
Register for Edinburgh
Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or by the Friday before the event, whichever comes first. As deadlines may change, we recommend signing up as soon as possible to secure your place and avoid disappointment.
The Kiltwalk entry fee helps cover event costs and allows 100% of your fundraising to go directly to your chosen charity. Entry fees for Kiltwalk Aberdeen 2025 are:
Mighty Stride (17.8 miles): £20 per adult
Wee Wander (3.9 miles): £12 per adult, £6 per child (aged 5-15), free for under 5s
Once registered, you can start fundraising for Charlie House, with every penny raised going directly to support children and families in North-east Scotland.
When signing up on the Kiltwalk website, just search for and select 'Charlie House' in the Charity Fundraising section. This ensures your fundraising comes directly to us, and we'll be in touch to support you every step of the way!
When you sign up to take on Kiltwalk for Charlie House, you'll receive a free Charlie House T-shirt to wear on the day, access to our dedicated Charlie House Kiltwalk Facebook group for support and encouragement, and expert advice from our team with tips, hints, and guidance to help you reach your fundraising goals. On the day, our Charlie House cheer squad will be there to support you at the start and finish line, celebrating your achievement. Most importantly, your fundraising will make a real difference to the lives of children with life-limiting conditions in North-east Scotland.
There is no minimum fundraising target for Kiltwalk, but we encourage all participants to raise as much as they can to support their chosen charity. Every pound you raise for Charlie House will go directly towards providing vital support for children with life-limiting conditions and their families in North-east Scotland. Plus, your fundraising could be boosted even further with eligible Gift Aid.
The Wee Wander (3.9 miles) route is generally suitable for wheelchair users, prams, and buggies, but accessibility may vary depending on the terrain and weather conditions. We recommend checking with the Kiltwalk team for detailed route accessibility information before registering. The Mighty Stride (17.8 miles) may include uneven surfaces and steeper inclines, making it more challenging for wheelchair users.
For specific accessibility queries, please visit the Kiltwalk website or contact the event organisers directly.
Once you sign up and select Charlie House as your chosen charity, we will be in touch to organise sending you your free Charlie House T-shirt!
Yes! You can sign up individually or as part of a team.
No, wearing a kilt is encouraged but not required! You can wear whatever you feel comfortable in for the walk, which could include clothing that features a touch of Tartan, or something as simple as a Tartan ribbon or hair scrunchie.
Yes, Kiltwalk provides water stations and rest stops along the route. We also recommend bringing your own snacks and water to stay hydrated.
If you have any questions about taking part in Kiltwalk for Charlie House, we're here to help. Whether you need fundraising tips, event details, or accessibility information, our team is happy to assist.
Our team of 216 Aberdeen Kiltwalkers raised a fantastic £41,685 at this year's Kiltwalk!
Our wonderful team of 75 Kiltwalkers donned their kilts and took part in 2023's Kiltwalk raising just under £25,000.
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