Meet the ten iconic Edinburgh students walking from Edinburgh to Glasgow for Movember

So now you’re fully caught up on the walkers and their… interesting roles, let’s have a chat with them!

“Our friend Harry (who is leading the walk) approached us with the task of doing something to raise awareness and potentially some money for this cause. As a group, we are all very determined to support men’s health and all have our own individual stories and reasons for wanting to make a difference.

“Wanting to push us outside our comfort zones, and due to most of us failing miserably at growing proper moustaches, he decided we should walk 45 miles… We are extremely passionate to help in any way we can and hope that by completing (fingers crossed) this challenge we’ll make a difference.”

2. What does Movember mean to you?

“Movember has its own meaning to all of us but collectively it’s a chance where we can do our bit to support those around us. From experience, it is hard for young men in a university environment to speak up about personal issues of mental health.

“We hope that by doing this we will encourage more people to speak up about what they are going through. Everybody struggles at some point for various reasons and we want to make it clear that is okay to not be okay.”

3. On a personal level what do you think you’ll get out of this walk?

Louis Longfield, Chief Ordinance Survey Operator, believes, “blisters”.

George Skinner, Nutritionist, thinks “chaffed nipples and a greater sense of who I am”.

Team Leader Harry thinks personally thinks doing a physical challenge, especially one as stupidly ambitious and tough as this, will “make me immensely proud to be making a difference in supporting such a great charity”.

Olly Cash, Nature Guide, says “I love walking, walking to uni, walking to the shops, I even walk just to walk sometimes. So walking for a cause like this is the perfect way to make a difference for me”.

4. What do you wish more people knew about men’s mental health?

“I think people should be aware of how common mental health struggles are and that nobody is alone. It is also something that you can work through and beat no matter how tough things seem. There are always people around you, friends and family, to talk to and to listen to. It’s not something you have to be alone with.

“The lads will also use this opportunity to share and support each other which will be a good use of time since we’ve got a fair few miles to cover.”