Posts Tagged ‘charity’
Joy for youngsters as police pups pay hospital visit
Young people at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children enjoyed some wuff justice this week. They were been treated to a visit from Police Scotland’s newest four-legged recruits. German Shepherds, Otto and Karma, were named by children in the hospital thanks to the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). The two dogs visited the hospital’s Drop…
Read MoreNorth Coast 500 joins the fight against Scotland’s litter
Scotland’s iconic touring route along the country’s northern coastline has joined a national campaign to clean up the nation’s roads. The North Coast 500 is now part of a national campaign to ensure the roads are kept clean, keeping the stunning natural beauty of the area intact. This initiative, led by environmental charity Keep Scotland…
Read MoreSick children will be boosted by a visit from police pups
There’s no escaping the long arm of the law – even if you’re in hospital. But young people at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children are to be treated to a visit from Police Scotland’s newest four-legged recruits to bring a smile to their faces. German Shepherds, Otto and Karma, were named by children in…
Read MoreBlindfolded driver will do a lap of Knockhill for charity
A former motorsport driver who has lost his sight is set for a lap of glory – by driving blindfolded around Knockhill’s race circuit for charity. John, an avid motor sportsman, has recently lost his sight to such an extent that he can no longer legally drive. It affects him every day, not least as…
Read MoreA magnificent gesture to boost a great charity
The generosity of Scottish rural businesses is helping children across the country. At last week’s Scottish Rural Awards, there was a whisky raffle, which saw a bottle of Tomintoul up for grabs at each table, with one lucky winner receiving the prize. As a result, the amazing total of £3081.50, was raised at the event,…
Read MoreThere’s lots to do at the castle’s family fun day
A Scottish castle is hosting its annual fundraising family open day with a special castle theme next month. On Sunday, 15 April, Winton Castle in East Lothian will mark the move it made last year to change the name from Winton House back to its original name of Winton Castle, more fitting for a 500…
Read MoreHouse building firm shares the spirit of Christmas in Cambodia
Christmas spirit was alive in Cambodia thanks to a group from a Scottish housebuilding firm. A team of employees from CALA Homes have recently returned from Cambodia where they have been taking part in The Big Build project, organised by the charity, Habitat for Humanity (HFH). The Big Build seeks to help tackle poverty by…
Read MoreScottish musical heroes join forces for dementia charity fundraiser
Some big names from Scotland’s music scene are joining forces for an intimate concert to benefit ground-breaking research into dementia. Deacon Blue’s Ricky Ross will join Del Amitri’s Justin Currie, with former Danny Wilson singer Gary Clark completing the all-star line-up. The one-off performance, entitled Songs in the Round, will take place on 29 April…
Read MoreClassic car team raises thousands for a deserving cause
A team of four friends drove a 60-year old Morgan car around Scotland for charity – with no side-screens and no roof! They drove in an anti-clockwise direction, embarking on 12 ferry journeys visiting the outer corners of Scotland – and the team have managed to raise £25,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust, writes Olivia…
Read MoreFrom fat cat to purr-fect puss for Aberdeen’s Pumpkin
A formerly flabby feline from Scotland has been named ‘top cat’ in national pet slimming competition. Once-podgy puss Pumpkin from Aberdeen has taken the top honour in the UK’s largest pet slimming competition after shedding 14% of his bodyweight in just six months. Ginger-and-white cat Pumpkin once weighed in at a whopping 1st 8lbs (10.2kg),…
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