Do Something Extraordinary for Veterans in the Northeast – Final Places Available for Aberdeen Firewalk

Erskine Veterans Charity is urging supporters across the Northeast to take on an unforgettable challenge for those who have served, as just three charity places remain for the Aberdeen Firewalk on Saturday 28th February 2026.

The Aberdeen Firewalk is a unique and unforgettable challenge for anyone looking to make a real difference. The event will see participants walk barefoot across hot embers, sizzling at 1,236F, in a powerful test of courage and determination. But don’t worry, full training is given to intrepid Firewalkers before they take their first hot steps!

All funds raised through Erskine’s charity places will support Veterans attending Erskine Veterans Activity Centre (EVAC) North in Forres. The Centre offers a welcoming space for Veterans to improve wellbeing, build confidence and reduce isolation through a range of supportive activities and services, including counselling, art, massage therapy, IT, a gym, and financial advice. This month marks the first anniversary of EVAC North, celebrating a year of positive change for over 600 Veterans across the region.

Michael Parkes, Fundraising and Development Manager (North) at Erskine, said: “The Aberdeen Firewalk is an inspirational and unique way to support Veterans in the Northeast. As we celebrate the first anniversary of EVAC North, the funds raised will help us continue providing a lifeline, through our activities and services. With only three charity places left, we would encourage any brave “soles” considering the challenge to act quickly.”

All of Erskine’s Aberdeen Firewalk participants will receive fundraising guidance, a t-shirt, and ongoing support.

For more information about the Erskine Aberdeen Firewalk charity places, visit the Erskine website - https://www.erskine.org.uk/give-support/fundraising-events/aberdeen-firewalk-2026/.  You can also contact please contact michael.parkes@erskine.org.uk or call him on 07899 066228.

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For further information please contact Susan Hamilton, Communications Officer, on 0141 814 4719 or email susan.hamilton@erskine.org.uk

The generosity of our supporters allows the charity to maintain our commitment to care for Scotland’s Veterans – without donations we simply cannot continue this work.

To find out more about Erskine Veterans Charity’s work please visit our website at www.erskine.org.uk, follow on twitter @ErskineCharity via Facebook www.facebook.com/ErskineVeteransCharity. To donate directly to Erskine, please visit Erskine.org.uk/donate.

Erskine Veterans Charity | Company No. SC174103 | Registered Charity No. SC006609 | The Erskine Home, Erskine Veterans Village, Bishopton, PA7 5PU