Million Steps mentioned in despatches

Edinburgh Western SNP MSP Colin Keir has praised the Pilton Community Health Project on organising the Muirhouse Million Steps 2011 walk, which saw 120 people from the neighbourhood take part in a fundraising walk for charities of their choice.

In a motion tabled at the Scottish Parliament, he said the event, now in its second year, helped to break down barriers to physical activity in the community and encourage people to take on active travel and sport.