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Some of the Kiltwalkers in Edinburgh, on Sunday, September 13.

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Sir Tom Hunter

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Sir Tom Hunter.

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Sir Tom Hunter (centre) joined walkers in Edinburgh and paid tribute to their incredible efforts. The Hunter Foundation, which underwrites the Kiltwalk, surprised three local charities with a £5,000 cash boost each during the 'Happiest Minute at Kiltwalk' giveaways. River Kids, Hopscotch, and Edinburgh School Uniform Bank each received additional support for their important work

Record-breaking Kiltwalk raises over £1 million for charity

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'This is exactly how I want to spend my money, trying to help these businesses,' says the multi-millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist. Picture: contributed.

Interview: Sir Tom Hunter on the return of his bid to create £100m Scots firms

Kiltwalk slashed the entry fee from £32 to £20 this year to make it even easier for people to help the charity they care about. This is made possible by the generosity of The Hunter Foundation underwriting Kiltwalk.

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Sir Tom Hunter joins Kiltwalkers at the start line at Murrayfield Stadium during the Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2022
Photo: Elaine Livingstone Photography

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Sir Tom Hunter is one of Scotland's best known business figures.

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Edinburgh-born Graeme Souness tackled the Mighty Strike alongside Commonwealth Gold winning boxers Sean Lazzerini and Reese Lynch. Photo by Elaine Livingstone.

Graeme Souness takes part in Edinburgh Kiltwalk

Sir Tom Hunter, founder of The Hunter Foundation: 'Through our existing ScaleUpScotland programme we recognised we needed to deliver a programme for the next level up.'

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Scottish EDGE COO Steven Hamill and CEO Evelyn McDonald. Picture: Sandy Young Photography.

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Ms Sturgeon chose to do her Kiltwalk in the sunshine at Balloch near Loch Lomond.
Pic: Kiltwalk

Kiltwalk raises £3 million for charities

Scottish Edge is supported by The Hunter Foundation, Royal Bank of Scotland, the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise. Keynote speakers at the event included Sir Tom Hunter. Picture: Sandy Young Photography

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Sir Tom Hunter, founder of The Hunter Foundation: 'The need for scale-ups as we emerge from this crisis has never been greater'

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Ms Baird notes that the firm has expanded into offering more complex medical and reconstructive services. Picture: Callum Moffat.

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Ross Lamond, founder and chief executive of Bug Bakes: 'It’s an amazing honour to have been chosen as a Scottish Edge winner.' Picture: Sandy Young Photography

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Sir Tom Hunter: 'Start-ups are good, but scale-ups are great - they move the economic dial.'

Sir Tom Hunter among big-hitters backing business scale-up competition
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Adrienne MacAulay, founder and head of product, with Mr Dorren. Picture: Sandy Young.

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Ayrshire-born entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter recently revealed a big gain from the flotation of THG through his West Coast Capital investment vehicle. He also vowed to step up the amount of money being pumped into his charitable foundation. Picture: John Devlin

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Ayrshire-born entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter is one of Scotland's most prominent business people. Picture: John Devlin

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Young dads supported by Dads Rock receive the award - with babies McKenzie and McKenna.

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On the invitation it states: "To support our aim of minimising the environmental impact of the event, the menu served will be fully vegetarian picture: contributed

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2,200 walkers gathered at Holyrood Park at 9.30am for the marathon Mighty Stride. Picture: Neil Hanna

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Iain Allison welcomed an exciting time for the business. Picture: contributed

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Hampden Park, Glasgow.

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Annie Lennox has not staged a public show in Scotland for more than a decade.

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Former US first lady Michelle Obama, who is due to attend a fundraising dinner in Edinburgh later. Picture; PA

Michelle Obama to attend charity dinner in Edinburgh

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is to visit Edinburgh next month

Deacon Blue to perform for former First Lady Michelle Obama

Pupils in Scotland are being asked to describe what they would change to help young people succeed, for the chance to attend a dinner with the former US first lady. Picture: PA Wire

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Michelle Obama to attend charity dinner in Edinburgh

Kiltwalkers celebrate as they stride along. Picture: Ian Rutherford

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Sir Tom Hunter is offering grants to celebrate Year of the Young People.

Sir Tom Hunter offering Â£1K grants to inspire change in Scotland

House of Fraser's new boss has 'high expectations' following its losses. Picture: Neil Hanna

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Thousands took part in today's event.

In pictures: 3,000 take part in Kiltwalk in Edinburgh

Seed Haus co-founders Calum Forsyth, left, and Robin Knox. Picture: Contributed

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Barack Obama has revealed he may never wear the kilt he was given as a gift. Picture: PA

Barack Obama gifted kilt on Scots visit but says he won't wear it

Former US president Barack Obama prepares to tee off at the first hole at St Andrews Golf Club. Picture; PA

Barack Obama heads to St Andrews for round of golf

Former President of the United States of America Barack Obama is to arrive today. Picture; Getty

Barack Obama in Edinburgh to attend charity dinner

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