Scotland’s Ministers back the Wee Scottish Walk

Nicola Sturgeon, who also acts as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, commented; “In a Scotland where too few children are reaching the recommended healthy levels of physical activity and we are seeing rising levels of childhood obesity, it is hugely encouraging to see organisations like the Great Scottish Walks organise events such as the eight Wee Walks across the country. These walks will introduce children to the fun of taking part in physical activity while at the same time raising funds to benefit individuals and communities across Scotland.”

Ms Sturgeon continued; “I would like to wish the organisers and especially the children involved my best wishes for the walks and I hope that they enjoy a great day out in the sun”.

2008 Walk Schedule

Dumfries   13/04/08   Dock Park   Wee Walk

Inverness   20/04/08   Bught Park   Wee Walk

Aberdeen   27/04/08   Duthie Park   Wee Walk

Dundee   04/05/08   Camperdown Park   Wee Walk

Glasgow   11/05/08   Glasgow Green   Wee Walk (NEW!)

Perth   18/05/08   North Inch   Wee Walk

Glasgow   25/05/08   Bellahouston Park   Great Scottish Walk

Edinburgh   15/06/08   Fettes College   Wee Walk

Edinburgh   22/06/08   Meadowbank Stadium   Great Scottish Walk

Galston   03/08/08   Allseasons at the meadows   Wee Walk


Since the wee walks launched in 2004 they have been a popular family event. Suitable for tots right through to teens, the aim of the walks is to encourage children and young adults to see that walking and physical activity is fun and healthy and encourages interaction between their peer groups as well as community. Participants can walk for a charity of their choosing or for a local community project regardless of fitness and capability levels.

New for 2008 is the introduction of an eighth walk at Galston in the Irvine Valley – this stunning location is only 30 minutes from Glasgow but also offers an abundance of wildlife and scenery at the walks location, Allseasons at the meadows a nature habitat and green tourism development. www.allseasonsscotland.com.

Activities available during the wee walk event a toddler stroll for the tiny tots which takes part over a shorter distance and a teddy bear hunt in conjunction with charity Enlighten –Tackling Epilepsy. Charity Mascots are also invited to attend the events and they lead the fun and take part in mascot races with the children.

Dogs Trust will also be in attendance at the Glasgow Green Wee Walk so do come on down and bring all the family for a fantastic day out!

Chaplin's Disco buses are also on hand at each event to create a buzz and offer entertainment and encouragement to walkers as well as energetic music to add to the fun.

To enable as many children (16 years and under) and families to participate as possible (younger children are welcome to bring their parent, older siblings or guardian with them along the routes. Walkers can choose to start the two mile walks at 1100, 1200, 1300 or 1400. Upon completion of the walks all entrants receive a goody bag and medal for their efforts.