Scottish farmer with MND to raise funds in iconic tartan tractor for Doddie Weir's foundation

Moray farmer Sandy Duffus will undertake a tractor run to raise awareness of motor neurone disease while fundraising for Doddie Weir's My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

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Sandy Duffus (right) alongside his daughter Kayleigh. "To be given a diagnosis of MND is an impossible thing to accept." (CC Powell Ltd)
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Sandy Duffus (right) alongside his daughter Kayleigh. "To be given a diagnosis of MND is an impossible thing to accept." (CC Powell Ltd)

A Scottish farmer living with motor neurone disease (MND) has confirmed he will drive a famous Doddie Weir tartan tractor to raise awareness of the condition. Sandy Duffus, originally from Dufftown...

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