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Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Scotland star ties the knot at plush Scottish wedding venue with team-mates in attendance
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LAWRENCE SHANKLAND might not be on international duty with Scotland this week but the Hearts striker had a few days to remember away from football. The Hearts and Scotland striker tied the knot with his new wife Nicole at a plush Scottish wedding venue at the end of last month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Lawrence Shankland with his new wife Nicole 2 They enjoyed a walk along the beachfront Shankland, 29, had been engaged to Nicole since 2022 until they made it official on May 30 at the Seamill Hydro hotel in West Kilbride. The award-winning seaside hotel shared a stunning video detailing the special day for the newly-weds. In a short clip posted on Instagram, Lawrence and Nicole were filmed walking along the beachfront in the beautiful Ayrshire sun. It also showed Nicole posing for pictures in front of the shore, with Lawrence captured inside the hotel lobby, and both of them meeting up again outside the entrance. The couple shared intimidate moments both inside and outside of the hotel, while also being filmed when catching up their with their groomsmen and bridesmaids. The video also provides fans with a behind the scenes sneak peek of the wedding venue and how it all looked on the day for Mr and Mrs Shankland. The striker was joined by a number of his Hearts team-mates for the big day. Shankland will be enjoying his well-earned time off from football after season finished before his big day. But it won't be a quiet summer for the 29-year-old as he has a big decision to make on his future in football. Shankland is nearing the very end of his Hearts contract and could leave the club in the coming weeks. New Jambos boss Derek McInnes is keen to hold onto him but the striker has interest from down south. West Brom and Southampton have expressed interest in signing the forward on a free transfer. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
30-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Husband's hospice pledge after docs told wife she had only six weeks to live
Norman Rennie and his beloved wife Linda were together for 40 years - before Linda's devastating cancer diagnosis. A husband has spoken of his admiration for the work of the Ayrshire Hospice - after they helped his wife following a devastating cancer diagnosis. Norman Rennie and his beloved wife Linda were together for 40 years - before doctors told her she only had six weeks to live. But in the weeks leading up to Linda's passing, Norman was supported to the hilt by the staff at the Ayrshire Hospice. Now Norman is paying a little back and pledged to support the organisation's Spring Appeal by sharing Linda's story. Linda, who died in 2016, was cared for in her home by the Ayrshire Hospice. Norman, who worked in hospitality across Ayrshire for 60 years, including Seamill Hydro for 25 years, takes up the story. He recalled: 'During my time in Seamill, we hosted the Autumn Ball, and that's when I started to become more aware of what the Hospice is about.' In April 2016, Norman and Linda received the devastating news that she had a life-shortening illness – with doctors giving the couple six weeks left together. Norman said: 'How do you go home and make the best of six weeks when somebody's dying? We were together for 40 years– you live to make sure the other person has the best.' Following her diagnosis, Norman and Linda returned home, where Norman was prepared to look after Linda himself. Then the Ayrshire Hospice began helping Norman to care for Linda – and, crucially, to support Norman too. He said: 'When the Hospice came to the house, they said they were coming to see Linda – but they just as concerned about the person that would be left behind. 'Simple things, like the Complementary Therapists coming in to massage her feet. The cancer had spread everywhere, but your feet are the most sensitive area – and that really helped her. 'When they were finished with Linda, they would give me a massage too – so that I could give my best to Linda. And even after she died, they continued that for three weeks. They came and gave me massages at home. 'I remember one day – it was lovely outside and I'd just cut the grass – the therapist said 'I think we'll take the bed outside today.' I'll always remember that.' Since Linda's death, Norman has continued to tirelessly support the Ayrshire Hospice as an ambassador, volunteer and most recently taking part in the 'Full Monty' fundraising event, which raised more than £38,000. 'Why do we support the Ayrshire Hospice? Because the Hospice will support us,' Norman said. 'They were there for me and Linda – and now it's my turn to do what I can.' Lucy Glendinning, Senior Fundraiser (Individual Giving), added: 'Norman's story is another example of the care and support the Ayrshire Hospice provides to those who need us across Ayrshire and Arran - whether it be in our In-patient Unit or in the community, our person-centred care for patients and their loved ones in the environment of their choosing.' To read more about Norman's journey with the Hospice, and to support this year's Spring Appeal, go to or call the Ayrshire Hospice's Fundraising Team on 01292 288 488 to donate. Each and every penny is gratefully received by the team.
