We?re looking for a positive message and community building. We hope that people who have never met might strike up a conversation and build a new relationship.

We?re all invested in this community in one way or another. It helps you to get better at what you?re doing when people share your goals.

Our theme is, ?Every walker counts in a community that cares,? because a walk like this shows the number of people who do care. I think the numbers speak loudly and are overwhelming that this is a great place to live.

We?re hoping next year?s event will involve even more community groups. We?re hoping this will be an annual source of pride and goodwill.

['] 'But the response in the community has been positive, ... 'I think a lot of people in the market want to see what the product is before they commit to tickets.

I'm proud of Aberdeen and I'm proud of the people and the community, and I just hope we can do something to promote this together as a group.