Posts Tagged ‘Rugby’
Doddie Weir’s whisky toasts medical research
RUGBY legend Doddie Weir has taken deliver of 378 very special bottles of whisky. The Scotch came from a cask that Weir selected when he visited Glenkinchie distillery in East Lothian earlier this year. Distillery owner Diageo has donated to bottles to Weir’s My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The foundation will use the bottles as prizes…
Read MoreLast chance saloon to fight against the fat tide
How can we stop our nation of couch potatoes from eating itself to death? We live in a time of virtuous role models in almost every sport, yet participation levels still falling, particularly among our children. What are the costs of our growing indolence? And if recent Olympic success on a previously undreamt-of scale is…
Read MoreAn in-depth look at grassroots rugby in Scotland
A documentary looking at the rugby stars of tomorrow is coming to our TV screens. Rugby has seen huge worldwide growth in the past 20 years particularly in areas you’d least expect. Thar na Loidhne/Crossing the Line, to be shown on BBC ALBA, considers what motivates players to pick up the oval ball. This series…
Read MoreLOVE Gorgie Farm opens its doors
LOVE Gorgie Farm, formerly Gorgie City Farm, opened its doors on Saturday with a huge celebration and range of family-friendly activities. Edinburgh’s Depute Lord Provost, Cllr Joan Griffiths, joined with a number of local celebrities including radio presenter Grant Stott, Hearts CEO Ann Budge and Hibs footballer Ryan Porteous, as well as Edinburgh and Scotland…
Read MoreDoddie Weir selects a cask for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
Rugby legend Doddie Weir – who was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in 2016 – visited Glenkinchie Distillery in East Lothian to hand-pick a cask of Scotch whisky to raise funds for his My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Through his organisation, Doddie and his team are committed to helping improve the lives of those affected…
Read MoreThe Voice of Rugby’s legacy still lives on
It was 10 years since his passing in January, and with the rugby Six Nations in full swing, there is still a noticeable absence of the dulcet Border tones of Bill McLaren CBE dancing from our TV speakers. McLaren delivered some of the greatest one liners in sporting commentary whilst not only sharing his passion…
Read MoreGlenalmond pupils back Rob’s epic charity cycle
Pupils and staff at Glenalmond College in Perthshire gave former pupil Rob Wainwright a memorable send-off when he visited the school yesterday, ahead of his gruelling charity cycle. Not only are the pupils sending their best wishes and moral support to Rob, a former captain of Scotland’s rugby team and British and Irish Lions player,…
Read MoreNew headmaster for Belhaven Hill School
Belhaven Hill School has appointed a new headmaster as it nears its centenary. The Board of Governors of the school have announced the appointment of Olly Langton as the school’s seventh headmaster from September 2020, after the current headmaster, Henry Knight, steps down. Henry and his wife Susannah have decided to move on to new…
Read MoreCask donated to My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
Diageo rolled out the barrel for Scottish Rugby’s official charity, the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Rugby legend and inspirational Motor Neuron Disease campaigner Doddie Weir visited Diageo’s new Scottish headquarters in Edinburgh to accept the donation of a cask of Scotch whisky to raise money for his My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to find a cure…
Read MoreRugby stars cycle 500 miles in 48 hours with match ball
Ex-Scotland captain and British & Irish Lion, Rob Wainwright, is cycling from Twickenham Stadium, London to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh next month – for a great cause.. He’ll be leading a charity cycle team in support of Doddie Weir and Tom Smith. Setting off on 6 February, the Wounded Lions 500, which includes international rugby players…
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