Thousands turned out in their walking boots and kilts to take part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk.

The annual event took 4,000 walkers from Hampden Park through Clydebank and to Balloch Country Park, where they finished their marathon challenge.

Four events are held across Scotland every year, with a target of £1.5 million raised for various children’s charities.

Walkers could take on a six-mile Wee Wander, 13-mile Big Stroll, or the 26 mile Mighty Stride.

Margaret MacKenzie, 59, and her granddaughter Taylor, 14, took on the Big Stroll which started in Clydebank.

Margaret said it was her first time walking the distance, which was organised through her work at Kingfisher Systems. She told the Reporter: “I would do more training if I did another walk, but I’d definitely do it again. We did a couple of seven-and-a-half mile walks to prepare. It was fantastic weather. I would like to attempt the 26 miles in the future.”

With donations still to come in, tThe pair are hoping to raise in the region of £400 for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland.

Some of the other charity’s benefitting from the walk at the weekend include locally run Robin House through CHAS, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, DEBRA, ENABLE Scotland, and A & M Scotland.

The Kiltwalk is supported by Sir Tom Hunter and the Hunter foundation, which means everything raised will help Scotland’s children.

Susanne Morrison, marketing and sponsorship manager for Kiltwalk, said: “The people of Dumbartonshire gave a really warm welcome to our Kiltwalkers, Kilties and our team and Moss O Balloch Park and Loch Lomond provide the perfect setting for the Royal Bank of Scotland Glasgow Kiltwalk Finish Line. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a fun day in the sunshine and fundraising for the children in Scotland who need it most."

Over 4000 walkers took part yesterday and with 100% of fundraising going to Scotland’s Children’s Charities, we are on track for a record year.”

There are three more Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalks this year. Next up is Aberdeen on June 5, Speyside on August 14 and Edinburgh on September 18.

A full picture spread from the weekend’s event will be in the Reporter next week.