Kiltwalkers skirt the Angus coast in 26-mile challenge

Hardy souls in Angus have completed a marathon challenge across the coastline from Montrose to Carnoustie.

Local MSP Nigel Don kicked off Sunday’s Angus Kiltwalk at 9am from Links Park, with competitors being marched out of the ground by a pipe band.

They walked through the town and over the River Esk before heading east past Scurdie Ness lighthouse and turning south towards Arbroath, following the national cycle route and hugging the coast line.

The 26-mile challenge was expected to raise £20,000 for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), CLIC Sargent, Aberlour Child Care Trust and the Tartan Army Children’s Charity.

People were still able to participate without taking up the full 26-mile route, with the Half Kilt walking challenge and a Wee Walk of 10k.

The event was supported by Liz McColgan, Radio Tay, the Sunday Post, Dundee United, Montrose FC, Carnoustie Rugby Club and the Carnoustie and Brechin Pipe Bands.

Several local charities and nurseries will also benefit after teams nominated them to receive 50% of the money they raised.