NORMAN Yarrow, whose family are synonymous with shipbuilding on the Clyde, will walk from Galloway to East Lothian next month to raise funds for research into Parkinson's disease.
But the 55-year-old's 200-plus mile trek across scenic southern Scotland, clocking around 15 miles a day, will be "like walking through treacle".
Two years ago, shortly after having overcome lung cancer, the businessman and son of Sir Eric Yarrow was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Now he hopes to raise £100,000 by walking from Port Patrick in the south west of the country to Cockburnspath, along the Southern Upland Way, a distance of 215 miles to raise funds for Parkinson's research and awareness.
Along the way Mr Yarrow will be joined by Scottish rugby and Lions legend Gavin Hastings, whose wife Diana was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Sir Eric will also join the walk with up to 100 others taking part on certain days.
Mr Yarrow said: "I want to do something about research into this condition."
The walk will take place from April 21 to May 4.
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