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Aberdeenshire brothers recognised in parliament for becoming Great Britain’s third-ever Paralympic Winter Games gold medallists


By Kirsty Brown

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Two Aberdeenshire brothers who became Great Britain’s third-ever Paralympic Winter Games gold medallists and were the flagbearers for the closing ceremony have been recognised in parliament.

Scottish Conservative MSP for Aberdeenshire West, Alexander Burnett, has asked the Scottish Parliament to congratulate Neil and Andrew Simpson following their achievements in Beijing.

Guided by Andrew (21) Neil (19) won gold in the men's visually impaired super-G skiing.

It was only Britain's third Winter Paralympics gold medal and Neil is the first British male to achieve the feat.

The siblings also won bronze in the super combined before being chosen to carry Great Britain's flag at Sunday's closing ceremony.

MSP Alexander Burnett said the brothers from Deeside were an inspiration to the north-east, describing their achievements as “phenomenal”.

He said: “Neil and Andrew’s dedication to the sport has been fantastic and it was great to see them flying the flag for Aberdeenshire.

“I know they have trained for years at Gordon Skiers in Alford for special moments like this.

“The club will be so proud of them and they are an inspiration to young skiers throughout the north-east who are aiming to reach the top of the sport.

“It was an honour and a privilege to recognise their phenomenal achievements in the Scottish Parliament and I wish them all the very best for the future.”


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