Edinburgh man fundraising success for accessible home

Calum Grevers struggled to find somewhere suitable in the Capital

Indigo Stafford

A disabled man from Edinburgh has achieved his dream of buying a home after fundraising £52,000.

We previously told you how Calum Grevers – who has muscular dystrophy – struggled to find an affordable house that was suitable for his complex needs.

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