I am excited to be taking part in a 29km walk in my beautiful home country of Scotland on 31st August. I am raising funds for these special charities - Refuweegee, a community led charity supporting refugees and Orkney's mental health charity, The Orkney Blide Trust. My employer, Edrington UK, will also TRIPLE MATCH all money donated! For every £10 I raise, the charities will receive £40.

Refuweegee is a community-led charity that ensures that people who have been forced to flee their homes, arrive in Scotland to that warm welcome that Glasgow is world renowned for. The charity support refugees with a range of things to help them feel more at home such as welcome packs, events, volunteer opportunities, language skill lessons, information surrounding work, and home cooked meals in the community kitchen. Refuweegee have helped support over 10,000 people across Glasgow and Scotland, and their simple objective is making the world a nicer place to live.

The Orkney Blide Trust promotes mental well-being in Orkney, through active personalised support with a focus on recovery.