ONE of thousands of people who took part in the Kiltwalk on Sunday was Alison McGlinchey from Clydebank.

The 50-year-old formed part of a group, named Norrie’s Angels, who walked miles to raise funds in memory of Alison’s dad – Norrie McGlinchey.

He was age 76 when he passed away on April 25 last year.

A total of £2,089 has been raised so far, with donations still coming, for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, where Norrie was cared for.

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Alison and co-walkers, who were all relatives or close to Norrie, walked the Kiltwalk in his name on the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Some walked 15 miles, starting from Clydebank, and others completed the full 23 miles.

Alison said: “My dad was the centre of our family and it was such a heavy loss.

“Last year I contacted the hospice for help when my dad was advised to seek palliative care after battling cancer for five years.

“Looking after him was getting too difficult for my mum.

“The hospice stepped in and helped me when others wouldn’t. My dad spent his last two weeks in the hospice and when he passed away, they helped my whole family deal with the most difficult day in our lives.

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“My mum worked in the hospice for over 30 years as a cook and knows lots of people who work there, so we kind of felt at home.

“Raising the money has given me and my family a sense of giving something back.

“I want to thank the hospice for all their support last year – they were so comforting when I was in tears trying to get help for my dad and mum.”

The Norrie's Angels team included Alison, Angela, Isobel, Chloe, Jenna, Jennifer, Liam and Adele.