Band members give private performance for residents at Aberlour’s Dunfermline residence
Three Kiltwalkers have been treated to a private performance from one of Scotland’s biggest bands.
Jamie Thomas and Brandon Anderson, both 22, and 17-year-old Robert Morrison will lead off the walkers at the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday.
The trio will be raising money for the Aberlour Child Care Trust, which has helped all three at some point in their lives.
To help spur them on ahead of the event, the Kiltwalk team arranged a very special surprise – a private performance at Aberlour’s Dunfermline residence from two members of their favourite band, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.
Residents were shocked when piper Harry Richard and guitarist Ben Holloway arrived, but soon got into the party mood as the pair played songs and posed for selfies.
Robert, who stays at the residence, said: “It’s a moment I’ll never forget. They were incredible and we all wanted it to go on forever.
“We were all singing and dancing. I can’t stop smiling.
“I can’t wait to see them perform again on Sunday. We’re walking to give back to the charity which has helped me and my friends throughout my life. I can’t wait to lead the walkers who are all doing something amazing.”
The Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk will see thousands of participants set off from Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday.
Walkers can choose between the five-mile Wee Wander, 12-mile the Big Stroll or the 26-mile Mighty Stride, depending on their ability.
Following the walk, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers will headline a concert at the stadium.
Kiltwalk chief executive Paul Cooney said: “It was a real pleasure to meet these three impressive young guys and their friends and colleagues and hear why they are walking and the difference Kiltwalk funds has already made to their lives. I couldn’t think of three better candidates to lead off our walkers this Sunday in Edinburgh.
“The Red Hot Chilli Pipers’ visit to Aberlour is a memory that will last a lifetime for them, and me.
“Their performance on Sunday will be a well-deserved treat at the end of a tough, but enjoyable day for our walkers who are taking part to raise money for charities close to their hearts in the final Kiltwalk of 2016. It’s not too late to sign up and be a part of a very special day.”
