Doddie Weir

'People living with MND go through so much so I want to do my bit'

Brian Hughes riding Doddiethegreat races to the line to win the Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle

Horse named after rugby hero wins big wins big at Cheltenham festival

The Doddie Dasher'5 on a 700-mile cycle are cyclists Ian Berthinussen, Jamie Dougall, Glyn Taylor and Carsten Giebeler.

Cyclists on 700-mile cycle for My Name’5 Doddie foundation

Dandara Doddie Dasher'5 Donation

Dandara supports East Lothian cyclists in 700-mile challenge

Edinburgh man Davy Zyw, diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) at 30, aims to become the first athlete with MND to compete in snowsports at the Paralympic Games in Milan 2026

Edinburgh dad with MND aiming to make Paralympics history

Christine Grahame is pictured with Dougie Vipond.

MSP appeals for public to support Doddie Aid MND campaign

Gabby Logan with the My Name'5 Doddie Tractor outside the Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh

TV star ‘speechless’ as husband drives tartan-clad JCB through capital

The inaugural Beatles Marathon in Edinburgh last year.

Beatles Marathon charity concert for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Stephen Molloy crossing the finish line at the Edinburgh Marathon 2024

Local man breaks world record for running full marathon in a kilt

My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

Local man attempts to break world record at Edinburgh Marathon

Pictured above are Kenny Logan (left) and Martin Wilson

Thrifty renews partnership with MND charity My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

Sir Chris Hoy with Doddie Weir

Sir Chris Hoy leads virtual cycle for Doddie Aid MND fundraiser

Edinburgh musician Stuart McGachan (left) has organised the Beatles Marathon in memory of his father Patrick McGachan (right).

Musician to host Beatles Marathon in memory of dad

Scottish rugby legend Kenny Logan (on bike) and Ally McCoist (right) prepare to set off from Murrayfield with a team of celebrities on a 700 mile endurance challenge from Edinburgh to Paris to raise money for the charity set up by the late Doddie Weir.

Celebrities set off on 700-mile endurance challenge

Nominations are now open for the prestigious 2023 Edinburgh Award - they close on October 2.

Nominations invited for 2023 Edinburgh Award

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Celebrate the city’s greats and get your vote in for the top Edinburgher ever - ...
Have you voted for the top Edinburgher of all time yet? The poll to choose the capital citizen who has made the biggest impact on the city – and the world – closes on Friday, so there is still plenty of time to take part.
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Edinburgh was shaken when Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir died in November 2022 at the age of 52, after suffering with motor neurone disease (MND). The icon won 61 caps between 1990 and 2000 for Scotland, including two in one World Cup against the All Blacks - the only Scot to achieve the feat. After his rugby career he launched the My Name'5 Doddie foundation which has raised millions for MND research

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V&A Dundee's new exhibition Tartan runs from 1 April till 14 January. Picture: Michael McGurk

Scotland's biggest celebration of tartan unveiled at V&A Dundee

Alan Cumming wore tartan to pick up his OBE at Buckingham Palace in 2009. He decided to hand back the honour several months ago. Picture: Dominic Lipinski

Alan Cumming hails power and ‘subversive’ nature of tartan

Ryan Reynolds wished good luck to the peloton of rugby stars cycling from Cardiff to Edinburgh to deliver the ball for the Doddie Weir Cup.

Celebrity sends ‘good luck' message to stars cycling for Doddie Weir charity

Grant Gilchrist, Rob Wainwright, and Pierre Schoeman are taking part in the Edinburgh challenge for Doddie Weir (Tony Marsh)

Celebrity row-a-thon for Doddie Weir

Mourners from the world of rugby union and beyond gathered for a memorial service for former Scotland international and charity fundraiser Doddie Weir.

Doddie Weir memorial service in pictures

Rob Wainwright (left) with the late Doddie Weir (far right). Wainwright, who was previously a teammate of Doddie and Scottish rugby captain for British and Irish Lion, has vowed to keep Doddie's fundraising legacy alive to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Doddie Weir fundraising to continue says former teammate

Doddie Weir, pictured in action for Scotland in 1998. (Photo by Dave Rogers/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

Doddie Weir memorial service to be shown online

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Doddie Weir runs in a try at Murrayfield in 1991 (Picture: Rusty Cheyne/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

Campaign work of Doddie Weir and other MND heroes deserves our support

Doddie Weir, who has died aged 52, was an inspirational force of nature.

Doddie Weir's life and career in pictures
The sad news that rugby legend Doddie Weir has died at the age of 52 was announced by the Scottish Rugby Union on Saturday (November 26).
Gary Flockhart

Ex-Scotland rugby union international Doddie Weir died on Saturday after a six-year battle with motor neurone disease.

Call for Murrayfield stand to be named after Doddie Weir

Former Scotland rugby player Doddie Weir was diagnosed with MND in 2016

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

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

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

Tributes have been pouring in for Doddie Weir following his death at the age of 52.

Doddie Weir: William and Kate lead tributes to 'inspirational' campaigner

Former Scotland international Doddie Weir, pictured launching his official autobiography in 2018, has died at the age of 52

Doddie Weir tributes: 'Inspirational, courageous, fun, spirited, loved'

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Scotland will turn out in Doddie Weir's tartan for Sunday's match against New Zealand at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.

Scotland to wear Doddie Weir tartan at match against New Zealand

Davy Zyw with his brothers Tommy and Sorely, Wife Yvie & son mates and team mates Craig Paul, Ryan Brennan and Malcom Holwill. Picture by Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh dad with MND completes epic cycle challenge

Davy Zyw with his wife Yvie and son. Photo: Stewart Attwood

Edinburgh dad with MND gearing up for epic cycle

Doddie Weir with Jill Douglas at the MNDF Scotland Golf Day. The annual event raised more than £20,000 for motor neuron disease (MND).

Doddie Weir golf event raises £20,000 for MND

Mark Coulter is running five marathons in five days

Edinburgh man takes on five marathons in five days to raise funds for charity

Mark Beaumont and Rob Wainwright with other participants of the Doddie 500 challenge, before they set off on Thursday.

Former rugby legends complete 500-mile cycle for Doddie Weir's foundation

The brewer says all profits from the new offering will be donated to the charity. Picture: contributed.

Fife brewer serves up new beer raising funds for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

The Doddie Aid challenge starts on January 1

Celebrities call on Capital people to join Doddie Aid event

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

Fergus Linehan will bow out as director of the Edinburgh International Festival in August.

Edinburgh International Festival director Fergus Linehan gets prestigious honour

Festivalgoers stayed in luxury belltents at the new Capers in Cannich event.

Scotland's first 'Covid-safe festival' in running for event of the year honour

Battler: Doddie Weir in his famous tartan suit.

Doddie Weir says his family help him every day

David Gardiner poses with the Scottish Cup trophy following Hibs' historic win in 2016

Hibs fans asked to give Rijeka send-off for die-hard Hibee David Gardiner

From left: Anna White and Emily Redman who are working to open the new US site. Picture: David Ho.

Tartan specialist ScotlandShop sews up forthcoming US store

Photo shows Mike Blair (back, left) with Ben (right) beginning their six-mile run together.

Teen runs 1000 miles for Doddie Weir's 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

Doddie Weir is backing his old South team to win the Doddie Aid Challenge which sees districts of Scotland mass compete to collect the most miles over the course of the first month of 2021.

Edinburgh residents sign up to raise funds for Doddie Weir charity

Jamie Newlands (right) who was honoured at the inaugural Pride of Scotland Awards, and was presented his award by Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro (left) at Broadscope Studios Glasgow.

Pride of Scotland Awards: 'Heroes' recognised at ceremony

Some of the past Edinburgh Award winners.

How to nominate for next recipient of Edinburgh Award

Mu Name'5 Doddie Charity named after rugby legend Doddie Weir raises more than £50,000 in Whisky Auction.

Doddie's charity whisky auction raises £50,000 for Motor Neuron Disease research

The response during these troubled times has been tremendous, says Weir. Picture: contributed.

Surge of bids expected in final hours of Doddie charity whisky auction

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

Doddie Weir heads list of award winners