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Kinloch Anderson

Thanks to Kinloch Anderson for their support of the Kilt Walk. They have generously provided a large quantity of fabulous tartan sashes for those walkers without a kilt. Come down and get yours before the walk at the Ross Bandstand.

Access to Princes Street Gardens

For the duration of the festival, TIE have opened up access across Princes Street so its far easier to access Princes Street and the Gardens. Good news for the Kilt Walk!

Black Rock Sponsors the Kilt Walk

Thanks to Black Rock for sponsoring the Kilt Walk. They have very kindly sponsored two large banners to promote the walk and also a generous supply of water for the walkers.

Come on and join the tribe!

We are thrilled to be able to announce that Clanadonia, the Scots tribal band will be joining us on 22 August to raise the tempo at at the Kilt Walk. Clanadonia, began as a close combat stunt crew, for film and TV. The band formed during the breaks in filming in the numerous productions in which, they were involved. A few names to conjure with: Braveheart, Gladiator, King Arthur & The New World.- ring any bells?

Members of Clanadonia, have been entertaining, for over ten years. As anyone who has seen and heard them knows, their high energy blend of tribal rhythms, bagpipes and tartan clad mayhem, has wowed audiences across the globe. Take a look at the band in Buchanan Street, Glasgow. We can be sure of the same high octane performance on the 22nd!

Here's a video of the band in Buchanan St, Glasgow.

Homecoming Scotland

Homecoming Scotland celebrates the 250th anniversary of Robert Burn's birth and some of Scotland's great contributions to the world - including golf, whisky, great minds and a rich seam of culture and heritage. The Kilt Walk has been accepted as a part of a spectacular calendar of events which mark Scotland's first ever Homecoming year. Check it out. Support the Homecoming and join us on the Kilt Walk

The Ladyboys of Bangkok are Coming

The Ladyboys - one of the biggest shows of the Edinburgh Fringe - are joining us at the start of the Kilt Walk on August 22nd to show their support for the Rock Trust. They will add colour and spectacle to this fundraising event. There will be a photocall held at 11.45 just before the walk. Show your support too by joining us at the Ross Bandstand, West Princes Street Gardens on August 22nd. We look forward to seeing you there.

Ocean Terminal Display

Thanks to Ocean Terminal for allowing us to man a Kilt Walk display last Thursday. It gave us a great opportunity to showcase the tshirts and hand out leaflets. We had some success in drumming up interest and look forward to seeing a big turn out on the day.

Thanks to www.festivalpreviews.com who have pushed the boat out in helping us publicise the Kilt Walk on the site. Click here to view the virtual flyer.

Nairns Oatcakes add their support - 16th July 09

Many thanks to Nairns Oatcakes who have provided 700 oat biscuit snack packs for the Kilt Walk goody bag plus two hampers for the raffle. The kilt walkers will have plenty to sustain them after they'v completed the 5k walk!

Our Thanks - 14 July 09

One of the key tasks in ensuring the maximum support on the day, is reaching a varied audience when advertising the Kilt Walk. We would like to thank Bethany, Shelter, Edinburgh Libraries and Edinburgh Leisure for allowing us to use their facilities to reach an important part of the Edinburgh community.

Check in for charity Kilt Walk - 29 June 2009

EAGER walkers are being urged to dust off their sporrans and prepare for this year's charity Kilt Walk, held in aid of youth homelessness charity The Rock Trust.
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Famous, Rich and Homeless - 02 July 09

Did you see Famous, Rich and Homeless? In 2009 the effects of the recession and a very real fear of repossession can mean homelessness is a frightening possibility for more of us than ever before. But for five famous volunteers, in BBC1's Famous, Rich and Homeless, it became a terrifying reality.

Former tennis star Annabel Croft, The One Show's Hardeep Singh Kohli, journalist and writer Rosie Boycott, former Coronation Street actor Bruce Jones and the Marquis of Blandford put homelessness in the spotlight by agreeing to swap their lavish lifestyles, fame and fortune for a world of sleeping rough, soup runs and hostels. With everything they value stripped away and just a sleeping bag as a symbol of their new life, how do they adjust to being homeless in London today?

Guided and assisted by John Bird, editor-in-chief and co-founder of The Big Issue, and Craig Last, a former youth worker for the charity Centrepoint, the five spent their first three days and nights trying to survive on the streets. Three nights sleeping rough were followed by three nights living with a homeless 'buddy', each of whom has a history of abuse, drink or drug problems.

Programmes like this highlight the vulnerability and desperation of homeless people all around us today. Some of the people featured in this programme have been homeless for over twenty years. The Rock Trust works with young people to stop this from happening. You can help the Rock Trust make a difference to the lives of young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Sign up for the Kilt Walk today.

Scottish Gas - 18th June 09

Thanks to Scottish Gas, who have proudly sponsored the Kilt Walk t-shirt by donating £1500 to the Rock Trust. Register today for the walk and collect your t-shirt on the day.
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