Matthew McBride

Purple Day 2023: Matthew’s story

Matthew was first diagnosed with nocturnal epilepsy in 2019. He shares how he felt when first diagnosed and how he has turned a life-changing...
RRS Discovery lit purple

Help raise awareness of epilepsy this Purple Day

Lesslie Young, Chief Executive at Epilepsy Scotland discusses Purple Day on Sunday March 26, and how you can join in to make your voice...
Queen's Park Supporters Club

Fundraising Focus: Queen’s Park Supporters Club

John and Martin from the Queen’s Park Supporters Club share how they raise funds for Epilepsy Scotland in memory of their friend Martin Kelly...
Youth Group member Rachel

Epilepsy Scotland Christmas Appeal: Rachel’s story

Rachel was first diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 11 years old. She shares how she felt when she was diagnosed with epilepsy, how...
Christmas bauble

Epilepsy Scotland Christmas Appeal

The diagnosis of epilepsy can and does touch many areas of someone’s life. Whether it is retaining or accessing employment, the freedom to drive,...
Tigers Group Kiltwalkers

Edinburgh Kiltwalk: Tigers Group’s experience

Corporate support is invaluable for us as it can feed into so much of the work we do and helps us to raise awareness...
Lillian and Darren

Why I decided to complete the Dundee Kiltwalk for Epilepsy Scotland

The Kiltwalk is such a brilliant event for us. Each year, we have so many walkers who come together to help support the work...
Four woman and a man wearing Epilepsy Scotland t-shirts

Fundraising for Epilepsy Scotland

We were delighted when Michelle Brown got in touch with us to let us know about a charity challenge she and her family had...
Firewalk

Why I am doing the Halloween Firewalk

Not long to go until our Halloween Firewalk takes place here at Epilepsy Scotland HQ. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Govan Road...
Loch Ness Monster rally

Loch Ness Monster rally challenge

What’s that coming over the hill….is it a monster???! We are very excited to tell you all about this very interesting challenge the Bannerman...