Challenge Scotland - For the most up to date information
Go to: greatscottishevents.org.uk
For a number of years this was the website for the Challenge Scotland events. Challenge Scotland pulled together decades of fundraising work. making it easier for visitors to find their fundraising events in one place.
Content is form the site's 2011 -2014 archives pages providing a glimpse about these events.
If you have inadvertently ended up here while searching for Terry Crossley and the Challenge Scotland events, go to greatscottishevents.org.uk for the most up to date information.
Kudos to Terry Crossley for all his support for his many fundraising efforts over the years.
Over the years of the Great Scottish Walk, Walk for Scotland, and other events, we have helped you raise millions for charity.
Let's raise millions more!
About Challenge Scotland
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.
About Terry Crossley
Terry - HMS Dido Team 1967In 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.
Terry - 2012 Run for Scotland. 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 of £6 million, over the past ten years. We are very grateful to all who have supported these events and raised so much for charity.
Terry is very pleased that The Great Scottish Walk is back where it belongs and would like to ask all past Great Scottish Walkers to come back and give this year’s walk all the support you can.
Without the support of our many volunteers and sponsors, our work would not be possible. Thank you!!
A big thank you..
Without the support of our many volunteers and sponsors, our work would not be possible. Thank you:
- 1145 Sqn ATC Dunfermline
- 32nd (Scottish) Signals Regiment (V)
- ActivCity
- Alpha Trophies
- City of Edinburgh Council
- CIVIC
- Chaplins Disco
- Dogs Trust
- George Watsons Pipes and Drums
- Goldwing Owners Club of Great Britain
- Inkshop Printing
- Nairns
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- Strathmore
- Tunnocks
Our Sponsors
Challenge Scotland have a number of sponsors, some of which can be seen here.
Recently, Edinburgh based digital solutions company CIVIC, came on board to help out with developing the Challenge Scotland brand and in particular this website. V
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The Challenge Scotland events are aimed at all who wish to participate in what will be a tremendous fun day out. Anybody can take part walk/run as a team or enter as an inpidual. There's also the Toddle for Scotland for the under 5s. Don't delay enter today! Have your sponsors pay directly to your charity or to you as a fundraiser at BT MyDonate
Challenge Scotland Events 2014
The Great Scottish Walk is back!
Sunday 22nd June 2014
Edinburgh College Sports Ground, Marine Drive, Silverknowes.
This year the Challenge Scotland Summer events return to the Edinburgh College Sports Ground (formerly the Civil Service Club) at Marine Drive, Silverknowes Foreshore. Our routes will take you through many picturesque parts of Cramond and Barnton.
This year we feature a NEW event, the launch of: The Great Scottish Walk, a 20k walk and a 10k walk.
Participants in the 20k walk can take part as individuals, teams of four or six, with male teams, female teams and family mixed teams all competing in each category for cups and medals.
If you wish to get a team together and enter just for fun you are most welcome. Participation is the main aim of the Great Scottish Walk.
We will also be holding the 2nd Great Scottish Buggy Run for families with a young child or children in buggies. They can eiither walk jog or run around our 5k course.
As well as the Run for Scotland 5k Run, there will also be the Golden Mile Walks over 3,2, or 1 mile, the Great Scottish Buggy Run and of course the Toddle for Scotland.
Whether you are taking part for one of our affiliated charities, own charity or just participating for fun, there will be an event for you to enjoy. If you wish to walk as an individual or get a team together and enter just for fun your most welcome.
The Run for Scotland 2014 takes place at 9:30am on Sunday 22nd June 2014 starting and finishing at the Edinburgh College Sports Ground (formerly Civil Service Club) Marine Drive,Silverknowes.
If you are a runner rather than a walker then come and join us for this 5k fun run around Silverknowes Foreshore & Golf Club. All runners will receive a medal, completion certificate and a goody bag.
The Great Scottish Buggy Run takes place at 12 noon on Sunday 22nd June 2014 starting and finishing at the Edinburgh College Sports Ground (formerly Civil Service Club) Marine Drive, Silverknowes
For those families who feel a little more energetic, bring along your little ones in their buggies and join us for the 2nd Great Scottish Buggy Run. You can jog or walk the 5 kilometre course.
Entry fee is £12* per family and buggy, and you can still take part on behalf of your favourite charity or just partiscipate for fun. * does not include registration or credit card fee.
The Great Scottish Walks 2014 take place at 11 am on June 22nd starting and finishingat the Edinburgh College Sports Ground (formerly Civil Service Club), Marine Drive, Silverknowes.
The Great Scottish Walk 20k. Do this walk competitively for cups and medals, use the walk to raise funds for charity of your choice or just walk for fun and exercise. Whether you do it on your own, with your family and friends, with work mates or as a competitive team, it’ll be a great fun day out for all. The walk will take you through beautiful scenery including Cramond Village, River Almond Walkway, The Dalmeny Estate,Lauriston Castle and Silverknowes Foreshore.
The Great Scottish Walk 10k will not be competitive but is mainly aimed at attracting the not so fit and fun walkers. The walk route will follow the same route as the 20k but will not include the Dalmeny Estate section
How to Enter - Enter as an individual or a team. Teams will consist of between four and up to a maximum of six people. Categories of teams are Male, Female and the mixed / family teams which must have at least two people of each sex. Remember if you don’t want to compete ,you can still enter and walk for fun.
Challenge Scotland Events 2012
Walk for Scotland 2012
Sunday 24th June 2012
A fun and memorable event for all abilities over 12, 6 or 1 mile, starting in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park 11 am.
How to take part
Starting at 11am in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, The Walk for Scotland us on Sunday 24th June 2012. Anybody can take part, walking individually, or in teams.
Use the walk to raise money for your favourite charity or just walk for fun. Whether you do it on your own, with family, friends or colleagues, it'll be a great day out for all. Dogs can enter too (but must be kept under strict control).
The Walks
Our aim is to make Walk for Scotland a fun and memorable day out for everyone, no one will be excluded. There are two options of walks, a 12 and 6 mile version, both enjoying the sights of the beautiful city of Edinburgh. They will commence with a mass start at Holyrood Park at 11am on Sunday 24th June 2012.
Golden Mile Walks
Walk or stroll 1, 2, or 3 miles.
You choose the distance.
Have you been inactive for some time? Not wanting to or feel up to walkng the longer distances? Do you want to partiscipate in an event that will be fun and also alittle bit of a challenge?
Then The Golden Mile Walks are for you.
Fundraising is not getting any easier, so that's why Walk for Scotland is giving all walkers incentives to help you with your fundraising.
All walkers will receive Walk for Scotland sponsorship forms which will have the name and address of your chosen charity on them.
Top fundraisers will be rewarded with bronze, silver and gold medals, with commemorative plaques for teams raising in excess of £1000.
Walk for Scotland 2012
The entry fees for this event are as follows:
£10 for those taking part and raising money for a Charity affiliated to and supporting Challenge Scotland events. To choose an official affiliated charity see list on this web site.
£15 for those who are not taking part on behalf of an affiliated Charity
£ 5 Concessions*
£2 Under 5's and Dogs
* Concessions are available for: Under 18s, Students, OAPs and Unemployed
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Run for Scotland 2012
Sunday 24th June 2012
If you are a runner rather than a walker then come and join us for a 5K fun run around Holyrood Park.
If you are a runner rather than a walker then come and join us for a 5K fun run around Holyrood Park.
The Run for Scotland 2012 takes place on Sunday 24th June 2012 in Holyrood Park, starting at 9:30am
If you are a runner rather than a walker then come and join us for this 5k fun run around Holyrood Park Edinburgh. All runners will receive a medal, completion certificate and a goody bag. Also check out our affiliated charity list if you want to raise money for a worthwhile cause.
Join Terry in this event for an enjoyable run around Holyrood Park.
The entry fees for this event are as follows:
£10 for those taking part and raising money for a Charity affiliated to and supporting Challenge Scotland events. To choose an official affiliated charity see list on this web site.
£15 for those who are not taking part on behalf of an affiliated Charity
£ 5 Concessions*
£2 Under 5's and Dogs
* Concessions are available for: Under 18s, Students, OAPs and Unemployed
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Golden Mile Walks 2012
Sunday 24th June 2012
The Golden Mile Walks are primarily aimed at all who wish to participate in what will be a tremendous fun day out, whether they wish to walk, stroll 1,2, or 3 miles. Anybody can take part, no one is excluded.
The Golden Mile Walks are primarily aimed at all who wish to participate in what will be a tremendous fun day out, whether they wish to walk, stroll 1,2, or 3 miles. Anybody can take part, no one is excluded.
The Golden Mile Walks take place on Sunday 24th June 2012 in Holyrood Park, starting at 11:30 am
They are all about taking part and being involved in a real fun and sociable day out whether you want to walk, sroll 1, 2, or 3 miles.
Bring your friends or bring your family and make it a memorable occasion.
Be part of a wonderful celebration day of walking.
All walkers will receive a medal, completion certificate and a goody Bag.
When partiscipants are accompanied by carers, the carers do not pay an entrance fee.
The entry fees for this event are as follows:
£10 for those taking part and raising money for a Charity affiliated to and supporting Challenge Scotland events. To choose an official affiliated charity see list on this web site.
£15 for those who are not taking part on behalf of an affiliated Charity
£ 5 Concessions*
£2 Under 5's and Dogs
* Concessions are available for: Under 18s, Students, OAPs and Unemployed
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Toddle for Scotland 2012
Sunday 24th June 2012
The Toddle for Scotland is a walk for the "little ones" age 6 years and under.
The 2012 Toddle for Scotland takes place on Sunday 24th June 2012 in Holyrood Park, starting from 1 pm.
Bring your little ones (6 or under ) for a repeat of the very successful event held last year. Mums with buggies welcome. Lots of enetertainment, goody bags, medal and toddle completion certificate for each "little ones". Lots more happening on the day.
The entry fees for theToddlle for Scotland is £5
Only enter the name of the Toddler, parents take part free
To enter please complete our online registration form.
If you require help, please use our Contact Us form and we will reply as soon as possible.
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Walk for Scotland 2011
A fun and memorable event for all abilities over 12, 6.7 or 1 miles, starting in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park.
How to take part
Starting at 11am in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, The Walk for Scotland us on Sunday 5th June 2011. Anybody can take part, walking individually, or in teams.
Use the walk to raise money for your favourite charity or just walk for fun. Whether you do it on your own, with family, friends, colleagues or as a competitive team, it'll be a great day out for all. Dogs can enter too (but must be kept under strict control).
The Walks
Our aim is to make Walk for Scotland a fun and memorable day out for everyone, no one will be excluded. There are two options of walks, a 12 and 6 mile version, both enjoying the sights of the beautiful city of Edinburgh. They will commence with a mass start at Holyrood Park at 11am on Sunday 5th June 2011.
Golden Mile
The Golden Mile Walks are primarily aimed at all who wish to participate in what will be a tremendous fun day out, whether they wish to walk, stroll 1,2, or 3 miles. Anybody can take part, no one is excluded.
Challenge Scotland events are aimed at all who wish to participate in what will
be a tremendous funday out. Anybody can take part, no one is excluded.
The Golden Mile Walks are all about taking part and being involved in a real
fun and sociable day out whether you want to walk, sroll 1, 2, or 3 miles.
Bring your friends or bring your family and make it a memorable occasion.
Be part of a wonderful celebration day of walking.
All walkers will receive a medal, completion certificate and goodies.
When partiscipants are accompanied by carers, the carers do not pay an entrance fee.
Fundraising
Fundraising is not getting any easier, so that's why Walk for Scotland is giving all walkers incentives to help you with your fundraising.
All walkers will receive Walk for Scotland sponsorship forms which will have the name and address of your chosen charity on them.
Top fundraisers will be rewarded with bronze, silver and gold medals, with commemorative plaques for teams raising in excess of £1000.
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Run for Scotland 2011
If you are a runner rather than a walker then come and join us for a 5K fun run around Holyrood Park.
Starts Holyrood Park, 9.30am
If you are a runner rather than a walker then come and join us for this 5k fun run around Holyrood Park Edinburgh.All runners will receive a medal , completion certificate and a goody bag. Also check out our affiliated charity list if you want to raise money for a worthwhile cause.
Entries for this the very first Run for Scotland are now being accepted . Entry fee £10 normal £8 concession .
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The Edinburgh Christmas Events, the Walk, Run, Golden Tinsel Mile Walk and Santa Toddle took place on Sunday 5th December 2010
The Edinburgh Christmas Walk Sunday 5th December 2010 Starting and finishing in Inverleith Park. Dogs Can enter but must be kept under strict control at all times.
Edinburgh Christmas Run 2010
The Challenge Scotland Edinburgh Christmas 5k Run takes place on Sunday 5th December 2010 Starting and Finishing in Inverleith Park
The start time for the 5k Run is at 09.30am: If you fancy a run instead of a walk then come along for this 5k fun run and if you feel really energetic do the run followed by the walk .
Use the run to raise money for your favourite charity or just run for fun.
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Run for Scotland 2010
- Men
- Michael Inglis
- Hassan Gibril
- Simon Ramsey
Women- Annabel Perkins
- Sharon Davidson
- Linnea Anderson
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Walk for Scotland 2010: 12 Mile Winners
- Men
- Colin Scott
- Neil Armitage
- Steven Fitzgerald
Women- Andrea Alonso
- Sandra Flemming
- Fina Higgins