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Free to use Angus McLeod, has been on an epic journey – from the heart of the UK in Morecambe, to the heart of his own community in Dundee. The Big Walk, an idea from the Eden Project made possible by the National Lottery, aims to shine a light on people at the heart of our communities. The Big Walk kicked off on Wednesday 16 May (National Walking Month), where four teams set off across the UK, each walking home over the course of 18 days. Visiting groups along the way, Angus and the Scotland Team have been helping celebrate and connect community projects as they built up an appetite and invited the nation to join the country’s biggest community-led celebration - The Big Lunch on 3 June - the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours. Having set off from Morecambe, the walkers will arrive into Dundee, having visiting community projects in Morecambe, Penrith, Larkhall, Easterhouse, Glasgow, Larkhall, Stirling, Craigshill, Portobello, Kirkcaldy, Perth, Coupar Angus, Forfar and Monfieth to name but a few, and visited groups including food banks, community gardens, Men’s Sheds, befriending groups, sensory Gardens, Schools and many more. Angus celebrated his return by hosting his own Big Lunch at Discovery Point on Sunday 3 June (Volunteer Scotland’s Volunteers Week 1 – 7 June), where he was welcomed by his family and friends, individuals and groups from the local community, some of whom have played an important part in Angus’s life. Over 100 people were there to welcome Angus home, including community groups from the Dundee area, including some from along the route and members of the public that want to come along get involved and show their support. Angus’s brother, Iain Mcleod, has helped to organise his event and got involved by providing the buffet to celebrate his brother's endeavour.

see press release contact Eden Communities Campaign Manager, Scotland Caishlan Sweeney on csweeney@edenproject.com or 07720590168.