Moray teenager Abbie Howie who lost leg to cancer enjoys ‘special day’
An Elgin teenager who’s an inspiration to many has been treated to a VIP trip on a steam train.
Abbie Howie had to have a leg amputated during 2023 due to osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. But, despite having to miss a full year at Elgin High School, the 18-year-old still succeeded in getting accepted to study medicine at university.
Her courage and determination saw her crowned secondary pupil of the year at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes award ceremony last April.
It also brought her to the attention of the Willow a charity which arranged a trip for Abbie on the Jacobite Train with her family.
This journey made famous by the Harry Potter movies and often described as one of the best in the world, is a 86-mile round trip between Fort WIlliam and Mallaig.
Abbie said: “I had an amazing time on my special day. It gave me some time away from everything and I made some lovely memories with my family.”
Over the past 25 years, the Willow team has created bespoke experiences for more than 22,000 people aged between 16 to 40, helping them to share magic moments and make precious memories with their loved ones.
