Teams of heroes from East Ayrshire took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk at the weekend, raising much needed for charity.

Every year, thousands of people sign up to take part in 'The Mighty Stride', 'Big stroll' or the 'Wee Wander'.

Plenty of local legends took part in this year's event for a range of wonderful causes.

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Staff from Cumnock's Yipworld took part to raise money to support the organisation’s work with local young people and their families.


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A team from Cherry Trees Early Childhood Centre in Cumnock raised over £3,000 for the Night Before Christmas campaign.


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Niall and Graeme from 34th Ayrshire 1st Mauchline Scout Group took part to raise money to support the group's work in the area.


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'Memories are Better than Dreams', set up in part by Cumnock woman, Louise Wright, raised cash to support families across Ayrshire, supporting families after they lose their child.


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Cumnock's Islay Dog Rescue also had representatives in the shape of Leiah and Adam, who have so far raised over £1,000 to support the centre's dedicated work.


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Local lasses Senga, Margaret and Gillian took on the stride in aid of Scottish Autism.


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The Beatson Cancer Charity also had representation from the area taking part in the walk.


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Catrine man, Jack Gillies, took part to raise money to purchase a defibrillator and educational/arts and craft supplies for Catrine Primary School.


Besides the local Kiltwalkers who joined in this year's event, the Kiltwalk has a particularly close association with the local area thanks to entrepreneur and former Cumnock Academy pupil Sir Tom Hunter.

The New Cumnock businessman's charity, The Hunter Foundation, has backed the Kiltwalk - which takes place every year in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen - since 2015.

Sir and Judy Murray were at the start of the “Mighty Stride” at Glasgow Green to wave off 7,500 people who walked the 22.6 miles to Moss O’Balloch Park at Loch Lomond.

Sir Tom said: “Kiltwalk is quite simply the easiest way to raise money for a charity that you care about.

“We have more than 14,000 people taking part, because it’s easy to do, and offers incredible value for money – you pay a small amount to walk and everything you raise goes to the charity of your choice.

“It is staggering. Since The Hunter Foundation got involved over eight years ago, more than 166,000 Kiltwalkers have helped to raise more than £46m for 3,500 different Scottish charities.

“Everyone who takes part has a story and every community in Scotland has a deserving cause.”

Do you know anyone else from the local area that took part?