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Glasgow Kiltwalk shelved over coronavirus

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The charity walk had been due to take place on 26 April.

The 2020 Glasgow Kiltwalk has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Following official advice from the Scottish Government, the event, which was scheduled to take place on 26 April, will be rescheduled for a later date.

Organisers hope the event will go ahead later this year, with a new date to be confirmed.

The 10,000 people already registered to take part were informed of the decision last Friday.

A video message from Sir Tom Hunter was also posted on social media, highlighting that the decision was “difficult but necessary” in order to ensure the safety of participants.

Sir Tom also urged participants to keep fundraising to help those who need it most, confirming that all funds raised will still go to charity, along with the 50% top up from The Hunter Foundation.

Paul Cooney, CEO of Kiltwalk, said: “It was an extremely difficult decision to make, but the health and safety of our participants is our utmost priority.

“Our Kiltwalkers are some of Scotland’s most generous people, and we know they will understand that our decision has been made with their safety in mind.

“We will make sure we keep participants updated with the relevant information as and when it is available. We’ve already had over 500 Kiltwalkers contact us to support our decision and let us know that they’re looking forward to hearing about the new date.”

Kiltwalks in Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh later this year are still set to go ahead as planned.