Johnston Carmichael goes the extra mile for charity

A team of 25 staff members from the firm’s Aberdeen, Inverurie, Huntly and Fraserburgh offices pulled on their walking boots, taking on the five-mile Wee Wander, the 15-mile Big Stroll and the 26-mile Mighty Stride.

Walking from Banchory to Duthie Park, the team chose to take part in aid of the Rubislaw Ward at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, SSPCA, Charlie House, Huntly ASDitude and Cancer Research UK, among others.

Johnston Carmichael has 11 offices across Scotland. It’s a gold sponsor of the Kiltwalk and teams from across the firm have been in training for months in preparation for their nearest event. Each office will be raising money for different causes throughout the country.

Thanks to backing from Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation, an extra 40p will be added to every £1 raised by each and every walker, massively boosting the funds that will go to charities.

Sandy Manson, chief executive at Johnston Carmichael, said: “I couldn’t be more proud of the Johnston Carmichael team for donning their tartan and hitting the roads of Aberdeen again this year.

“The Kiltwalk is undoubtedly one of the best ways to raise money for charity. Not only is it a fantastic day, but with the added 40 per cent from The Hunter Foundation, every pound and penny goes to charities that are close to your heart, making a real difference to those who need it.”

A record-breaking 3,200 walkers took to the streets of Aberdeen city and ‘Shire for the event, raising more than £800,000 for charities across the North East.

1,650 walkers gathered at 9am at Potarch Green in Banchory to take part in the 26-mile Mighty Stride, with an additional 830 taking part in the 15-mile Big Stroll, which set off from Crathes Castle at 11am. Meanwhile, more than 700 others took on the five-mile Wee Wander. All walkers finished at the Kiltwalk village in Duthie Park in the city centre.

Through their fundraising and walking efforts, Kiltwalkers in Aberdeen will raise approximately £600,000 which with the 40 per cent boost, means the incredible total will be over £800,000 going to charities across Scotland.

Paul Cooney, CEO of Kiltwalk said: “I’d like to thank the Johnston Carmichael team for their continued support. Thanks to all of our generous sponsors, the Kiltwalk has been able to grow each year, with Aberdeen 2019 being our biggest event in the city.

“We are very much looking forward to our next two events in Dundee and Edinburgh later this year – there’s still time to sign up!” 

Registration for 2019 Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk is now open.

Events will take place on:

• 18 August in Dundee
• 15 September in Edinburgh