I decided to walk the Kiltwalk this year in honour of my good friend Willie Davidson, who passed away suddenly on April 3rd. It was something we had discussed me doing and I know he would have wanted me to go ahead. I chose a local autism charity to support, as both of my daughters are autistic.

A-ND is a charitable organisation based in Aberdeen which provides support across the Grampian area. Our aims are to ensure the provision of the best possible education, care, support and opportunities for people of all ages with autistic spectrum conditions (ASCs) by supporting families, improving understanding and developing best practice among carers and professionals.