My story

The Ramsay Round - 63 miles over 23 Munros with 28000 feet of ascent. Non-stop with a target time of 30 hours.

Why are we doing this? Simple really; we are all former rugby players who love hill walking. Although I must admit that this is no ordinary hill walk and it is definitely going to be "emotional"!!

Raising funds for such a wonderful charity as the Bill McLaren Foundation will make all the pain worthwhile. The amazing work that all those involved with the "Foundation" do is fantastic and promoting rugby and its values to youngsters is something that we are happy to endorse.

This walk will be the prelude to the main fundraising event that I am organising to raise funds for the Bill McLaren Foundation as well as for Help for Heroes.

The "Calcutta Cup Heroes" dinner will take place in Edinburgh on Friday 3rd February 2012 on the eve of next years 6 Nations Calcutta Cup match - details to follow nearer the time.

At 06:00hrs on Wednesday 24th August myself and my friend Andy from the British Army will set off from the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel to climb the first of the 23 Munros (Ben Nevis). Our route will then take us over the Munros in the Grey Corries, Loch Treig and the Mamores montain ranges. With us finally returning to the youth hostel a little bit jaded, but hopefully after 30 hours.

Andy and I will be supported by our good friend Grant on the walk. Grant will have the unenviable task of walking in to certain points along the route to keep us supplied with food and water. We cannot thank him enough for volunteering to do this most crucial role.

Please support our effort by donating.

Thanks

Stuart, Andy and Grant.

My charity

The Bill McLaren Foundation

The Bill McLaren Foundation

Charity Registration No. SC041238

Set up in Bill's name, we invite you to establish the aims to develop the sport of rugby and its values, to encourage sporting opportunities for young people and to create an education centre which will include the Bill McLaren Archive. We invite all rugby enthusiasts to join our Supporters' Club!

Donations 48

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Congratulations on yet another challenge, love fi, james, Erin and Ailsa xxxx

Donation by Fiona Spratt on 03/09/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Well done fat shite.

Donation by David Trotter on 03/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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And you used to think training was relentless. Worth it in the end.

Donation by Kathrine Mackie on 02/09/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Best wishes

Donation by john kirk on 01/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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hope its going ok! I heard that slater is taking twice as many strides than Stu due to his short legged tab style!!!

Donation by Bob the Dog on 27/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Guy's Should be well on your way by now. Beer on Thursday at Meggetland, if your legs can get you there for 8 pm. Cheers

Donation by Gerry Dryburgh on 24/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Just don't fall over like the Old Man!

Donation by Anne on 23/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Andy Old get from Ali Dad Mel

Donation by Eric Slater on 23/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Stu and Grant good look, and please look after that special cargo (Andy) that the Pilgrims have entrusted to you for safe keeping (see I didn't forge!

Donation by Wing Hanley on 22/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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When it said Muir legend I had to donate ! Great effort, wish I could join for some of the munroes but understand. All the best. Snedds

Donation by Gordon sneddon on 22/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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all the very best of luck guys keep wilson away from the pies!!

Donation by henry edwards on 22/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck to all of you for this challenge. Rather you than me!

Donation by barbie on 20/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Next year you 2 blouses better think up a harder challenge than a stroll in the hills.Granty's culinary skills will keep you going.Great cause.

Donation by 'Clubber' Leigh on 16/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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good luck Stuart

Donation by Michael Simon on 16/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Having done many Munros I know how hard this challenge is. Go for it and good luck. Can't be any harder than playing in a Boroughmuir v Gala match!

Donation by David Changleng on 14/08/11

£23.00

+ £5.75 Gift Aid

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Rather you than me Reidy! Great cause, all the best.

Donation by Stuart McInally on 12/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good cause and wish you the best of luck Stuart.

Donation by Thomas Reid on 12/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Andy,I think you have had enough abuse, good luck. Stu, Grant remember to bring plenty of bog paper , because when man dog needs to go, he needs to !

Donation by Martin Tobin on 12/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Andy,Good to see your still up for a challenge, hope Stu and Grant have both got a pair of ear defenders!

Donation by John Clarke on 10/08/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Andy, Stu and Grant

Donation by Yorkshire Birds on 09/08/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Oldman!

Donation by Tom on 09/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the best to you both( and your supporters), next up the three peaks, will expect photos........

Donation by Cav on 09/08/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck to you both. Andy keep Stuart up, front he'll scare the animals off with that coupon.

Donation by Craig Logan on 08/08/11

£63.00

+ £15.75 Gift Aid

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Best of Luck, to you both! you'll have to watch slaters fitness, i don't think he's put enough in!!

Donation by richard helling on 08/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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are you running it? see if you can beat Ramsay's original time.

Donation by martin macfarlane on 05/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,790.63
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,790.63
  • Gift Aid£412.66

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