Challenge Scotland is the fruit of decades of work by Terry Crossley, former organiser of the old Evening News Charity Walk, the Great Scottish Walk and more recently, Walk for Scotland.
Terry's fundraising efforts over the years have helped raise millions for charity, and Challenge Scotland builds on that, and brings all these events together under one, sustainable and flexible platform.
In November of 1967 Terry Crossley (event organiser) was serving in the Royal Navy as a Physical Training Instructor when his ship visited South Africa.
He took part in the 'The Big Walk' from Simonstown to Cape Town, a distance of 22 miles and was so impressed by the event that when he settled down in Edinburgh the following year, he thought the South African walk was just right for Edinburgh.
The very first Edinburgh Christmas Walk was held from Usher Hall out to the old Edinburgh Airport and back, on Sunday 22nd December 1968. The walk attracted several hundred entries and raised over £500 for the British Heart Foundation.
In 1970 the walk moved to the then new Meadowbank Stadium and for the next 27 years became known as the Evening News Charity Walk and over the years raised over £1 million for Edinburgh charities. The last Evening News Walk was in 1995.
In 1998 Terry originated and organised the first Great Scottish Walk which has raised in excess fo £6 million, over the past ten years.
Without the support of our many volunteers and sponsors, our work would not be possible. Thank you:
These are just some of the charities we help and support...
Challenge Scotland have a number of sponsors, some of which can be seen here. Check out the sponsors page for a complete listing.
Recently, Edinburgh based digital solutions company CIVIC, came on board to help out with developing the Challenge Scotland brand and in particular this website. Visit CIVIC's website for more information on who they are and what they could do for you.
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