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

More news & stories

View all
 picture
Fundraising MND stories
13 Oct 2026

Kathy dedicates Women of the Year honour to the MND community

Kathy Weir's dedication to people affected by motor neuron disease (MND) has been recognised with the Campaigning Champions Award at the 72nd Women of the Year Lunch…
Read more
 picture
Research
13 Oct 2026

Multimillion-pound partnership breaks down barriers in MND research

Motor neuron disease (MND) is one of the most complex challenges in medical research. While excellent work is taking place across the globe, no single researcher…
Read more
 picture
Research
12 Oct 2026

EXPERTS-ALS rules out Ropinirole as a potential treatment for MND

The latest results from the EXPERTS-ALS clinical trial have shown that Ropinirole is unlikely to be an effective treatment for motor neuron disease (MND), and the…
Read more
Bell icon

Join our Newsletter!

By subscribing, you confirm that you agree with our terms and conditions.