The most recognisable hotel Concierge team in Scotland have swapped their traditional legwear for Doddie Weir tartan trews ahead of a special event to raise money for MND research.

Jan Streicher and Jamal Gacem modelled the unmistakable blue and yellow tartan trousers to mark the launch of a partnership between My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and The Balmoral – kicking off with a fundraising Burns Supper in January.

The event in the famous Sir Walter Scott Suite will feature a host of renowned Burns figures to celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s national bard – headlined by Scots writer, presenter, and producer Alistair Heather who will perform the address to the haggis.

There will also be an auction with outstanding donated prizes including Six Nations Experiences and a four night Golf Vacation at Verdura - the stunning Rocco Forte Resort in Sicily - with all proceeds going directly to the Foundation's ongoing mission to find effective treatments and one day a cure for MND.

Stephen Walker, from The Balmoral, said: “We’re proud to support My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to fund vital research, and the funds raised through this inaugural event, and many more to come, will help as we continue on this road to a world free of MND.”

This is the start of a special partnership between two famous Scottish names, and we thank The Balmoral for their support of the Foundation, which will help us as we work towards identifying effective treatments and one day a cure for MND.

Paul Thompson

Director of Fundraising at My Name'5 Doddie Foundation

To book a table or find out more information, please contact: sales.balmoral@roccofortehotels.com

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