Woody Guthrie’s daughter raising awareness of Huntington’s disease

Today at least 800 people in Scotland are living with the condition.

The daughter of legendary American folk musician Woody Guthrie has been raising awareness of Huntington’s disease on a trip to trace her family’s roots in Scotland.

Nora Guthrie has partnered with charities to campaign against cuts to services helping those living with the disease, which claimed her father’s life.

Today, at least 800 people in Scotland are living with the condition.

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Last updated Oct 23rd, 2025 at 19:31

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