While it’s not 500 miles, and the 500 more, the man who walked from Scotland to Munich for the Euros in 2024 is setting off on another adventure. Craig Ferguson, who found purpose in walking extremely long distances to help raise funds for a men’s mental health charity, is set to walk across Scotland this Summer.
After his 1000-mile walk that took weeks to complete last year, Craig ended up raising £77,816 for Brothers in Arms, a men’s mental health charity that also aids in male suicide prevention.
The walk across Scotland will start from Scotland’s most Southern point, the Mull of Galloway, going all the way almost 400 miles to Dunnet Head, its most Northern tip. Craig is setting off on his adventure on June 14, 2025, and will be documenting the whole journey throughout.
Why are you fundraising?
Craig said: “Men’s mental health is an issue that means the world to me, and it will continue to be a cause I fight for until we see a real shift — both in the conversation and in the harrowing statistics surrounding male suffering and suicide. This isn’t just about raising money; it’s about challenging the stigma, changing the narrative, and helping men know they’re not alone.”
Walking all the way across Scotland
Craig further elaborated: “I’ll officially be walking the full length of Scotland. Along the route, I’ll be meeting with charities doing amazing work across the country, highlighting their efforts and sharing their stories. I’ll be wild camping most of the way, and taking on some of Scotland’s most iconic trails — including the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way.”
More about Craig Ferguson’s story
“In 2024, I took my first step into fundraising by announcing a challenge: walking from Glasgow all the way to Munich, Germany — to arrive in time for Scotland’s first match of the Euros. I did it to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health.
The challenge quickly gained traction, the support grew day by day, and we smashed through our original fundraising target — eventually finishing on an incredible £78,000.
That journey gave me so much: a new perspective on life, a drive to push myself like never before, and most importantly, a chance to make a real difference in the space of men’s mental health.
Now I want to keep that momentum going. I want to show men of all ages that there’s a “crazy young Scotsman” willing to walk the length of countries just to prove you’re not in this fight alone.
This summer’s challenge will also act as a bridge toward something even bigger — a potential monumental journey in 2026, if Scotland qualifies for the World Cup.”
How can I donate?
You can follow Craig along his adventure on his socials, and support the cause by donating money to Brothers in Arms on Just Giving.