Revamped museum to be unveiled

ST Andrews University’s flagship museum i s to unveil its £2.1 million transformation i n t he spring.

MUSA will reopen as the Wardlaw Museum, which is named after the 600-year-old institution’s founder and first chanceller Bishop Henry Wardlaw.

Over the last two years the museum has undergone a major overhaul which has increased its size by 50%.

It has new displays in four thematic galleries, a temporary exhibitions space and a remodelled entrance area and shop.

The university said it would provide an exciting venue at the heart of St Andrews’ cultural quarter, also including the Laidlaw Music Centre, Byre Theatre and redeveloped Younger Hall.

Dr Catherine Eagleton, director of museums at the university, said: “Exhibitions will draw on the 600-year history of the university as well as the world-leading research being done at St Andrews.”

A BRAVE husband will be taking to the skies on World MS Day in an effort to raise cash for charity.

Marc McGarry, 39, from Fintry, plucked up the courage earlier this month to book himself in for a skydive over Errol airfield on Saturday May 30.

Marc’s wife Susan, who has been living with multiple sclerosis for more than half of her life, has spurred him on as he tries to achieve his fundraising goal.

He wants to raise £400 for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust and said: “I’m not sure exactly what height it is but it’s something between 10,000 and 12,000ft generally.

“As long as it’s enough for the parachute to open that will be fine. I’d booked in for the jump more than a month or so ago but have just got the charity page set up now.”

The Multiple Sclerosis Trust has been helping to support people with the condition since it was established in 1993.

Marc is hoping the money raised from his efforts can go towards the services it provides, which include funding for research and campaigns for specialist MS services.

He said: “The target is £400 but we are hoping to raise as much as we can. We’ve had a small number of donations so far and have already reached £110.

“I haven’t raised money for MS before but this is a charity very close to me and my family.”

Susan, who has been married to Marc for nine years this year, heralded her husband as he prepares for the big jump.

She said: “When we posted about it online there were a few jokes at Marc’s expense but there have already been a lot of supportive messages.

“Like Marc said, it’s a charity very close to our hearts and I’m hoping he can raise as much money as possible.”

Marc also revealed he had been given help by his workmates who are taking part in a football event in a bid to raise cash for local charity, MS Therapy Tayside.

He said: “We are playing in the Dundee business five-aside football tournament this month.

“My work, WM Donald has put in two teams and one team is raising funds for the local charity.”

To donate, go online to just giving.com/fundraising/ marc-mcgarry1.