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“Walk to Work for MND”: Alexander Middleton’s 90 Mile Challenge for MND Scotland

26/09/2025

For some people the daily commute to work is a routine part of life. But for Alexander Middleton, a 32-year-old solicitor from Edinburgh, it became an opportunity to raise awareness and vital funds for a charity that supports individuals and families dealing with a motor neuron disease (MND) diagnosis.

Holyrood Fun Run Record Success

Our annual fun run around Arthur's Seat reached record numbers with over 650 people taking on the 5k route.

Moray woman takes on Andes trek for MND

Pippa Cortis is taking on a six-day Peruvian trek for Lucy Lintott - Scotland's youngest person with MND.

Choirs with purpose

Join MND Scotland in song on the Choirs With Purpose charity Christmas album!

Doddie Weir gets set for MND Fun Run

Rugby legends, Doddie Weir and Scott Hastings, are getting ready for MND Scotland's Fun Run on 27th August.

Aberdeen Dad Prepares for Peru Charity Trek

Mark Albiston is jetting off to Peru in September to trek to Machu Picchu with 25 MND Scotland fundraisers.

Teenager raises funds after teacher diagnosed with MND

South Ayrshire teenager, Calum Scoular, aims to complete his first 10km race for MND Scotland

Woman to walk 500 miles in aid of two charities

Aberdeen woman, Morag Smart, is taking on a mammoth challenge to raise awareness and funds for MND Scotland and CHSS.

Stranraer man raises thousands during world-first

Grant Hurcombe has sheared over 2,000 sheep in 50 hours to raise awareness and funds for MND Scotland

My Machu Picchu training weekend

Our Communications Manager, Niamh Callan, shares her experiences on the first Team Machu Picchu training weekend on Ben Nevis.