News Archive - MND Scotland

Appreciating research: reflections from lay reviewers and technology users

For this year's Research Appreciation Day, we are looking to people who are affected by motor neuron disease (MND) research to understand their views about the research we support.

Insights into animal models of MND and why they matter

Why research uses animal models and how they’re lighting the way - A Q&A Blog by Dr Chris Henstridge.

Lived Experience and Researcher Network (LEARN) 2025 announcement

MND Scotland’s LEARN local events are returning in 2025, with an additional event in the Scottish Highlands.

MND-SMART trial begins testing fourth drug with introduction of tacrolimus

The MND-SMART clinical trial has launched a fourth investigational arm to test tacrolimus as a potential treatment for motor neuron disease (MND).

Dunfermline Personal Trainer completes Edinburgh and London Marathons in support of MND Scotland

Angus Mcdonald, a qualified Personal Trainer from Dunfermline, recently completed the Edinburgh and London Marathon to help raise awareness and funds for MND Scotland and in memory of his father, Nigel.

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

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.

Global MND Awareness Day – Alan shares his story

To mark Global MND Awareness Day (21 June), MND Scotland shares the story of a brave local man from a small Scottish village who is courageously navigating a diagnosis of motor neuron disease (MND).

Cllr Lorraine Cameron, Provost of Renfrewshire, shares her personal connection to motor neuron disease

In this blog, Cllr Lorraine Cameron, Provost of Renfrewshire shares her personal connection to motor neuron disease and the challenges she faced when she learned that her mother was diagnosed with the condition. She also discusses her fundraising efforts for MND Scotland, through which she has raised over £34,000 during her term as Provost of Renfrewshire to help support other families affected by motor neuron disease.

Keen runner from Edinburgh will take part in the Wellington Marathon, New Zealand, in honour of father who battled motor neuron disease

Andrew Wonnacot, 58, grew up in Leith, Edinburgh. He moved to New Zealand at the age of 37 and works for a civil engineering company specialising in infrastructure. He has an older brother, Mike, and younger sister, Angie, and three children, Liam, Zack, and Leith - named in tribute to his Scottish roots.

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“This was for my dad, and for every family going through the same thing.”