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“Watching someone decline is the hardest thing.” – Musical Theatre Student, Lauren, will take on the TCS London Marathon 2027 for Mum Living with MND

Nineteen-year-old musical theatre student, Lauren Cobey, Glasgow, is preparing to take on the TCS London Marathon in support of MND Scotland, inspired by her mum, former West End star, Nicola Filshie, and her journey with motor neuron disease (MND).

Looking ahead – a blog from MND Scotland’s new Co-Chairs

In this blog for MND Scotland, our new Co-Chairs, Emma Hall and Graham Binnie look ahead to the future of the charity.

LEARN 2026 – Claire’s blog for MND Scotland

In this blog for MND Scotland, Claire Duffus, from Turriff, Aberdeenshire, discusses her connection to motor neuron disease (MND). Claire’s father, Alexander, bravely battled the disease, and she talks about the impact MND had, and why it was important for her to attend MND Scotland’s LEARN (Lived Experience and Researcher Network) event in Aberdeen.

MND Scotland reintroduces grants for people living with MND

Scotland's motor neuron disease (MND) charity is reintroducing grants for people living with the disease.

Scholarship inspired by the late campaigner, Gordon Aikman aims to improve access for people with MND

MND Scotland has partnered with the Scottish Government to fund a new Gordon Aikman Scholarship.

Aberdeen researchers identify links between inflammation and MND

Professor Gregory and her research team discovered that one specific inflammation pathway, known as the type-I interferon pathway, is unusually active in some people with MND, particularly those with certain genetic forms such as C9orf72-related MND.

MND Scotland launches Ignite ECR competition

MND Scotland opens the inaugural Ignite Early Career Researcher (ECR) competition.

Careful and credible research investment to improve the lives of people affected by MND

MND Scotland’s research funding processes have passed the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) expert review audit, confirming their transparency, fairness and robustness.

MND Scotland – Interim Financial Update – Year Ended 31 March 2026

At our AGM earlier this year, we promised our members that we would keep them updated on our financial position so, as our 2025/26 financial year ended on 31 March, we are providing an interim financial update.

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East Kilbride man set to take on Glasgow to Edinburgh Ultra Marathon this year in support of motor neuron disease charity