Graham adds more medals to his string of successes
Graham Law (13), whose dad Walter owns WL Computers in Kirkintilloch, clinched a silver medal at the recent Airth Highland Games in Falkirk and also won the best dancer trophy.
More than 2,000 people attended the games, now in their 144th year.
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Hide AdGraham started Highland dance classes six-and-a-half years ago.
He said: “I became interested in Highland dancing at the age of five when I saw a pipe band on Cbeebies television show ‘Take A Bow’.”
Since then, the talented youngster has notched up 15 gold, 16 silver and 14 bronze medals.
He has also won six trophies and five cups.
Graham has also helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity.
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Hide AdHe organised a sponsored highland dance-a-thon in aid of Arthritis Research UK and raised £650.
Arthritis Research UK is aiming to identify why Rheumatoid Arthritis begins, where it starts, why it attacks the joints, why it persists and how to develop new treatments.
Other charities who have benefited from his dancing include MND Scotland and Strathcarron Hospice.
He also helped collect £1,300 for cancer research by taking part in a Dancers Against Cancer competition at Dundee.
Graham, who is with Jenkins School of Highland Dancing at Falkirk said: “I attend class twice a week and practise at home every day.
“My dancing goal is to become a teacher.”