Legendary Edinburgh fundraiser Tom Gilzean is 'determined' to get back to Princes Street for charity work

Edinburgh’s best-known fundraiser Tom Gilzean’s family says he is ‘determined’ to get back to full strength and carry on collecting for his ‘beloved charities’.

The 99-year-old, who suffered a nasty fall at a tram stop in Edinburgh last month, has left hospital and is currently recovering in his new care home.

Tom Gilzean has left hospital and is recovering in a new care home.placeholder image
Tom Gilzean has left hospital and is recovering in a new care home.
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