Quick & Quirky Questions with Cameron McNeish

Cameron McNeish is an award-winning writer and television presenter whose fields of interest include mountaineering, hillwalking, backpacking, cycle touring, mountain biking and Scots and Irish traditional music. He is also an avid campervan man! For twenty years Cameron was editor of The Great Outdoors magazine, and he now edits Scottish Walks and Scottish Cycling. He also … Continue reading Quick & Quirky Questions with Cameron McNeish

Living with Chronic Illness

Most people have heard of Multiple Sclerosis, and also Motor Neurone Disease, since Rob Burrow and Doddie Weir highlighted that disease through their own experiences. These illnesses and many others, like cancer and dementia, attract quite a lot of funding, media campaigns and governmental research. However, my illness, Myasthenia Gravis, is little known and research … Continue reading Living with Chronic Illness

Dance and Neurodivergence – Winning Entry

Throughout April we asked you to submit flash entries around dance and neurodivergency. We’re thrilled to announce the well deserved winner, 84 year old Peter Davies! He wins a copy of John Elder Robison’s Look Me In The Eye as his prize. About Peter Take Your Partners Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow, followed by the unmistakeable tune … Continue reading Dance and Neurodivergence – Winning Entry

Growing older … and feeling healthier

Irene Haining spent the majority of her working life in Glasgow teaching in an inner-city school. Although she and her husband Andrew enjoyed their time in the city, they always knew they were country people at heart. On retirement they returned to their native Dumfries & Galloway, and both agree that it was an excellent … Continue reading Growing older … and feeling healthier