Weekend

Lifestyle, big interviews, longer reads, and the lighter side of life in Courier Country at the weekend.

Dr McFlea and Dr CousCous entertain Fergus, age 4, at Ninewells Hospital after he had his tonsils removed. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Clowndoctors prove laughter is the best medicine at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee

Clowndoctors, funded by Scottish charity Hearts and Minds, visit children at Ninewells Hospital every week.

By Poppy Watson

Cat Ross shows off her skills at Passion Park. All images: Steve Brown/DC Thomson.

Passion Park: What’s it like to spend a Saturday morning at Dundee’s indoor skate park?

Writer Rebecca Baird and photographer Steve Brown spent a morning inside Passion Park, and met some of the characters continuing Dundee's skating story.

By Steve Brown and Rebecca Baird

Fife bus driver Matthew Loudon on facing up to Huntington's disease test and diagnosis.

Fife bus driver Matthew on facing the Huntington’s disease test that would transform his life

Matthew Loudon decided to find out if he had the hereditary condition when he was 18 years old.

By Debbie Clarke

Taking a rest during a recent trek in The Trossachs. Image: Ian Alderman.

Aberfoyle adventurer Eve sets Everest goal after family move mountains for her home education

Climbing and trekking are part of Eve Alderman's education. Aged 8, the 11-year-old from Aberfoyle became the youngest person to walk from John O'Groats to Lands End.

By Cheryl Peebles