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Niki Tennant & Abbie Meehan

Midlothian army veteran who lost his sight after brain surgery to run Edinburgh Marathon using cane

An army veteran from Midlothian who experienced substantial sight loss after high-risk brain surgery will run the Edinburgh Marathon this weekend - with only the aid of a long cane.

Grandad Steven Waterston, 50, will be participating in a marathon for the second time in the short space of five weeks, reports the Daily Record.

The Midlothian man will be aiming to raise vital funds for a charity close to his heart, Guide Dogs.

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