The Anne Rowling Clinic is part of the University of Edinburghs College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. It delivers clinical care and research to improve the lives of people with degenerative conditions affecting the brain.Its researchers and clinicians study the following neurological conditions:multiple sclerosis (MS)motor neurone disease (MND)Parkinson's disease (PD) and movement disordersHuntington's diseasestroke due to brain haemorrhagecognitive disorders (problems with memory, language, thinking and understanding)The Anne Rowling Clinic was founded by author J.K. Rowling and has charitable status through the University of Edinburgh Development Trust.

The National Three Peak Challenge involves climbing the highest peak in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours. Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Snowdon in Wales. The total walking distance is 23 miles (37km), the total ascent is 3064 meters (10,052ft) and the total driving distance is 462 miles.

In 2014 my wife Sheena was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. In 2015 I organized an attempt at the 3 Peaks Challenge for The Anne Rowling Clinic. It was my intention to attempt the challenge every 5 years, but Covid has delayed the attempt until this year. 

And so, on Friday 27^th May 2022, a team will set out for Ben Nevis. They will be paying for the trip themselves, and all money raised will go to charity. All contributions will be gratefully received.