Fundraiser to embark on twelve-hour knitathon

Kathryn Fullerton will hold a 12-hour knitathon on 7 February in Scalloway and Lerwick, with proceeds going to Muscular Dystrophy UK.

Kathryn Fullerton will hold a 12-hour knitathon on Saturday 7 February, knitting at the Cornerstone in Scalloway in the morning and at the Noost in Lerwick in the afternoon and evening. The pieces made during the session will be sold, with proceeds going to Muscular Dystrophy UK. Fullerton has raised more than £86,000 for various causes over the last 15 years and chooses a different charity each year. Her past events have included sponsored walks, hair shaving, abseiling and pop-up charity shops. Event details: - Date and times: Saturday 7 February; Cornerstone (Scalloway) 9:00–13:30; Noost (Lerwick) 14:00–21:30. - Beneficiary: Proceeds reported as being donated to Muscular Dystrophy UK. - Items: The pair plan to knit pieces such as hats and headbands to sell at the end of the sessions. - Fundraising history: Fullerton has raised more than £86,000 over 15 years for causes including Motor Neurone Disease Scotland, Mind Your Head, Crohn's & Colitis UK, CLAN Cancer Support and Prostate Scotland. - Ambition: Fullerton is reported as hoping to surpass a total of £100,000 raised in 2026. Summary: The knitathon is part of Fullerton's long-running fundraising work and will raise money for Muscular Dystrophy UK. She has organised a wide range of events in previous years and is aiming to reach a fundraising milestone in 2026; her annual walk is scheduled for May and other activities are planned.