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Katherine Grainger among rowers to smash thousands of metres for Doddie charity

The challenge was to see which team could row the furthest in three hours.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023

Celebs to turn out in Edinburgh for Doddie Weir charity row

HUNDREDS of supporters are expected to cheer on stars including Olympic gold medal winner Dame Katherine Grainger and former Scotland rugby captain…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2023

Katherine Grainger among celebrities to attend Doddie Weir regatta

The event comes about two months after Doddie Weir’s death in November.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2023

Doddie Weir's wife says family given 'comfort' by global support at memorial service

Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the rugby union giant at the service in the Borders after his death from motor neurone disease last month aged 52.

Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022

Emotional tributes paid to Doddie Weir as mourners wear tartan at moving service

A memorial service for Doddie Weir was held on Monday after the Scottish rugby legend died last month following a six-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Doddie Weir's wife 'overwhelmed' by messages of support during memorial service

DODDIE Weir’s wife has expressed her gratitude for the “overwhelming” support her family has received ahead of the former Scotland…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022

Rugby star vows to keep Doddie Weir’s legacy alive ahead of memorial service for hero

Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir died in November after a five year battle with Motor Neurone Disease, during which he campaigned to raise awareness of the condition

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Doddie Weir memorial as Scottish rugby legend to be honoured at service today

The former Scotland international passed away last month aged 52 following a six year battle with MND. The Edinburgh born star will be laid to rest in a service this afternoon.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 19, 2022

Scots rugby hero Doddie Weir's life to be celebrated in memorial service today

Doddie, who died after a six year battle with motor neurone disease last month, will be remembered at Melrose Parish Church this afternoon.

Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022

Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir to be honoured at memorial service

FORMER Scotland rugby star and charity fundraiser Doddie Weir is to be honoured at a memorial service in the Borders.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022