An NHS Forth Valley doctor is ‘dressed for success’ in a half marathon Guinness World Record attempt in full Highland attire this Sunday.

Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Ewan Jack will take on the challenge to raise funds for research into motor neurone disease (MND) for late rugby legend Doddie Weir’s charity My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and The Brain Tumour Charity.

The 52 year old Dollar man first came to international attention at the 2011 Edinburgh marathon when he set a Guinness World Record for fastest man dressed as a doctor, clocking up an impressive time of 2 hours 53 mins 11 sec, bettering the previous record by 1 hour 22 minutes and 58 seconds.

Now Ewan will attempt the fastest half marathon in full Highland dress – which includes a suit jacket, kilt and sporran for the race – at the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run this Sunday (6th October).

Ewan said: “I had hoped to run the fastest marathon in full highland dress with my friend and fellow fundraiser Stephen Molloy at this year’s Edinburgh marathon but I picked up a knee injury which meant I wasn’t able to take part.

“I went along to support him and we had a chat after the race and decided I’d give the half marathon world record a go and the Great Scottish Run is the ideal choice for my attempt.

“I’ve chosen to run on behalf of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation as my fantastic older brother Alex died some years ago of motor neurone disease when he was just 42 and recently, a colleague has been diagnosed with a brain tumour so I’ve chosen to run for The Brain Tumour Charity as well.

“Both are fantastic charities carrying out invaluable research into both conditions so I’m trying to raise as much money and awareness as I can for them. So I’d ask anyone who reads this to visit my Justgiving fundraising pages and donate as much or as little as you can.”

To date, Ewan has raised almost £3400 for both charities – for more information or to make a donation, visit Ewan’s Just Giving pages:

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation: www.justgiving.com/page/ewan-jack-mn5dforalex

The Brain Tumour Charity: www.justgiving.com/page/ewan-jack-braintumourcharityforneil