Motor Neurone Disease

The charity foundation set up by Scotland rugby star Doddie Weir, who died after being diagnosed with MND, is launching the first programme of its kind in the UK

Dentists and GPs will be trained to spot early signs of MND

The late Doddie Weir with his portrait, by Gerard M Burns, as it was hung in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Herculean effort by late Doddie Weir's wife Kathy deserves recognition Scotsman comment

The late rugby legend Doddie Weir.

Wife of Scottish rugby legend takes on 750-mile charity cycle

The Palmerston Edinburgh

Top Edinburgh restaurants to swap premises to raise money for charity

Doddie Weir and his sons Hamish, Ben, and Angus deliver the match ball ahead of the clash between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield in 2017. Picture: Scottish Rugby

The stirring Doddie Weir moment voted as Murrayfield's greatest

Lewis Moody, the former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner, leads out the national team.

'I don't feel ill': Ex-England captain Lewis Moody on MND diagnosis

David has already raised more than £7,500 towards his ambitious £15,000 goal, with ongoing contributions helping him close the gap.

Pedal power fuels heartfelt mission across Ireland

Graeme Smeaton

Golf brand founder to play 25 rounds in five days in MND fundraiser

Scream star Rebecca Gayheart calls off divorce from Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane

Grey's Anatomy star reveals he is battling degenerative disease ALS

Havery Dooher and his dad David have both raised money for research into motor neurone disease by doing remarkable sporting feats

10-year-old's 155km run should inspire us all but maybe just to donate Scotsman comment

Doddie Weir on the charge in a game against Wales in 1995 (Picture: David Rogers)

Scotland simply must win the Doddie Aid Four Nations Scotsman comment

Liming with Gran: Breaking down taboos with a game of dominoes

Former Scotland player Doddie Weir laughs while chatting with Princess Anne, out of the picture, at the 2020 Six Nations match between Scotland and France (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

Doddie Discofest: How we're all invited to join in the fun Scotsman comment

Doddie Weir set up the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

‘Game-changer’ test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms

MND Ride to Rome_James Snowdon, Davy Żyw and James Porteous Pic: Tim Edgeler

Edinburgh hospitality heroes cycle from the Capital to Rome

Jason Liversidge at Elvington Race Track in York

DIY SOS star dies aged 47 following Motor Neurone Disease battle

Doddie’s Sheep by Megan Reilly

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Oh What a Night will be raising funds for MND Scotland.

Centre Stage back for a night of music

The BBC SPOTY shortlist of six

Sports Personality of the Year 2022: This year's Spoty winners

Doddie Weir attended the match between Scotland and New Zealand at Murrayfield on November 13 (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Doddie Weir played key role in changing government's stance on medical research

Doddie Weir with the Oor Doddie statue at BT Murrayfield, in 2019.

We should all be more like Doddie - Scotsman leader comment

Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)

Doddie Weir: Scotland’s gentle giant who never lost his positive outlook

Stephen Hawking, the physicist who wrote A Brief History of Time, had Motor Neurone Disease (PA).

What is Motor Neuron Disease and what are the symptoms?

Former Scotland players Doddie Weir, who has MND, and John Jeffrey, right, share a joke at Murrayfield in 2020 (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Rugby stars have helped focus ministers' minds on need to find a cure for MND

Stuart Weir, national director of CARE for Scotland

When a ‘right to die’ becomes a ‘duty to die’ - Stuart Weir

Iain MacFarlane, Ingrid Henderson, Donald Shaw and Duncan Chisholm were among the musicians who played on 'Doddie's Dream.'

Doddie Weir tribute honoured at Scots Trad Music Awards

The rugby coach took on a 101 mile challenge to raise money for charity (Photo: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

‘The support has been incredible’: Kevin Sinfield completes 101 mile MND charity...

Violin sensation Nicola Benedetti has joined forces with some of Scotland's leading traditional musicians to record a video and single in aid of rugby icon Doddie Weir's charity.

Nicola Benedetti joins Scottish Folk Orchestra for Doddie Weir charity single

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

Doddie Weir captained Scotland over 60 times Photo: © Craig Watson

Doddie Weir heads list of award winners

Motor neurone disease (MND) is an uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves, causing weakness that gets worse over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is Motor Neurone Disease? Early signs of MND and what is known about its ca...

Doddie Weir has taken on Motor Neurone Disease with the same positivity and fortitude that epitomised his Murrayfield days (Picture: Greg Macvean)

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David Hagen scores a late winner for Hearts against Celtic at Hampden Park in 1995.

Gary Locke remembers ‘brilliant, bubbly boy’ David Hagen

Caritas Neuro founder Leigh Fell

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This is what you need to know about how coronavirus affects those with MND (Photo: Shutterstock)

Motor neurone disease and coronavirus explained

Doddie Weir to take part in groundbreaking MND drug trial

Rugby legend Doddie Weir to join groundbreaking Scottish MND drug trial

Doddie Weir was presented with the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award on Sunday night (BBC)

Sports Personality of the Year 2019: why Doddie Weir was presented with the SPOT...

Doddie Weir says he has found the support he has had mind-boggling. Picture: Getty

Doddie Weir: ‘I nearly died after eating a piece of toast’

Richard Selley.

'It's too late for me': Scots MND sufferer Richard Selley makes final plea ahead...

Doddie Weir speaks of looking up 'Dr Google'. picture: PA

Doddie Weir: 'You go home and Google on the computer on how to try and stay aliv...

Assembler Scott Kane delivers a vehicle to Janet Grant and her husband Jim. Picture: contributed

Glasgow's Allied Vehicles help car assemblers meet disabled clients

Euan MacDonald helped set up an accessibility guide

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Doddie Weir and MSP Rachael Hamilton are leading campaign. Picture: contributed

Rugby legend Doddie Weir in Blue Badges for MND patients call

The Proclaimers made a touching tribute to Doddie Weir. Picture: TSPL

The Proclaimers would walk 500 miles for Doddie Weir

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir is to be given an honorary degree for his contribution to the sporting community and charitabel fundraising.

Rugby legend Doddie Weir to be given honorary degree

Doddie Weir. Picture:

Neil Hanna

'˜Outstanding' Doddie Weir to be honoured with Edinburgh Award

Doddie Weir. Picture: Neil Hanna

'˜Outstanding' Doddie Weir to be honoured with Edinburgh Award

Fernando Ricksen in his playing days at Rangers (2002). Picture: David Moir/TSPL

Rangers legend Fernando Ricksen thanks fans for support with new voice machine

Rotary Club of Falkirk community achievement award to Mrs Ann Kerr in 2017

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MND campaigner Gordon Aikman. Picture: Neil Hanna

Celebrity auction tonight to raise money for MND campaigner Gordon Aikman

Mark Young (left) and James McAvoy taking part in the MND Scotland Fun Run at Strathclyde Park

Brothers-in-law are brothers-in-arms for the cause

Kezia Dugdale and

Gordon Aitken with his 13-week neice Ailidh Thomson. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Kezia Dugdale tells how death of friend Gordon Aikman changed her life

Doddle Weir, Lawrence Cowan, MND Scotland's Chairman and MND Scotland Patron, Scott Hastings. Picture: Robert Perry/Contributed

Rugby legend Doddie Weir gets set for MND Scotland Fun Run

Doddie Weir at the Greenyards earlier this year.

Tears in Scottish Parliament for rugby legend Doddie Weir

Gordon Aikman. Picutre: Lisa Ferguson

Gordon Aikman honoured for his MND campaigning

Kezia Dugdale. Picture: PA

Kezia Dugdale tells of '˜personal sacrifice' of leadership

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