About Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland

Multiple Sclerosis is the most common, potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system affecting young adults, with diagnosis generally between 20 and 40 years of age.

Scotland has the highest prevalence of MS in the world, with more than 10,400 people affected.

As the leading MS charity in Scotland our aim is to enable everyone affected by multiple sclerosis to live life to their full potential whilst we continue to find a cure.

Our key activities are:

• To provide and fund 24 hour specialist respite care for people with MS, their families and carers at Leuchie House, Scotland’s only MS Respite Care Centre.
• To fund research into the causes, cure and care of multiple sclerosis.
• To provide financial grants for people affected by MS.
• To provide accurate information to people affected by MS through our website, publications and helpline.
• To campaign to ensure everyone has access to appropriate health and social care services.
• To fund MS Specialist Nurses.

There are also over 35 branches across Scotland providing a local support network. Run by volunteers with personal experience of MS. They offer a variety of activities, support, information and fundraising events.

Funding for all our services is met entirely by voluntary contributions and MS Society Scotland requires over £2 million per annum to continue its work with, and for, people with MS.

Our history

The MS Society Scotland is part of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, established in 1953.

The first Scottish branches were formed in 1954 and there are now over 40 branches and 4,000 members.

The National Office in Edinburgh supports the network of branches across Scotland and all whose lives have been affected by MS.

It provides an information resource to the public and health care professionals on any aspect of MS. Fundraising is also a major part of the function of the National Office.