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Carol Scott from Glenrothes takes on Lairig Ghru trek in support of brother

21/06/2025

Carol Scott from Glenrothes, Fife, will take on the Lairig Ghru 19-mile trek from Linn of Dee to Rothiemurchus on Global Awareness Day, 21 June 2025, in support of her brother, David, who is living with motor neuron disease.

United to End MND coalition to develop virtual research institute

The first meeting of the virtual institute focused on MND Research takes place today to lay down plans for the future of collaborative research into MND.

Rugby legend Doddie Weir OBE dies of motor neuron disease aged 52

We are deeply saddened to hear that former British and Irish Lion, Doddie Weir, has died of motor neuron disease.

New dataset could reveal effective methods of treating MND

Researchers have generated a dataset describing hundreds of changes to the connections between brain cells in people with motor neuron disease.

Celebrating Trustees’ Week 2022 with Board member Myles Fitt

We spoke to Myles Fitt, one of our amazing trustees, who next month, will be celebrating his one-year anniversary as a member of the Board.

MND Scotland funded project to explore crucial aspect of MND

Dr Jenna Gregory joins our community of researchers to investigate the communication between nerve cells and microglia.

Bearsden man publishes book in memory of beloved wife

Alan is raising money for MND Scotland by donating all profits from his latest book, ‘The Girl by the Grand Canal – The Four Seasons of Venice’.

Research suggests increased risk of MND in international rugby players

Researchers have found that former international-level rugby players may be more likely to develop motor neuron disease.

National Scottish survey launched for people affected by MND

MND Scotland launches national survey to explore challenges facing people affected by MND across Scotland.

MND-SMART becomes UK’s biggest ever MND clinical trial

Landmark MND clinical drug trial recruits 400 people with motor neuron disease, making it the biggest of its kind.

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