#DrawingofTheWeek: Julia Thomson and Ingrid Morley!

MASScot’s education project has allowed us to talk to 17,000 children about #SunSafety. As we’ve seen over the past few months, these sun savvy kids are also talented artists, and we love sharing their colourful creations with you.  Today we want to say thanks to Ingrid and Julia from Bearsden Academy for laying out this important message.…

Drawing of the Week! MASScot x Fetterangus Primary

MASScot’s education project has allowed us to talk to 17,000 children about #SunSafety! 😎 Hope you don’t mind us adding a bit of extra colour to today’s already perfect #DrawingOfTheWeek from Fetterangus Primary!

#DrawingOfTheWeek: Lorna Robertson, Eilidh Smith, Vivienne Birch & Beth Brown

MASScot have reached 17,000 children all over Scotland with Sun Safety Education.  We want to make a real difference in the rates of skin cancer by helping kids grow up with the know-how to protect their skin from harmful rays. This week, for our featured drawing, we have an dazzling team effort from Bearsden Academy.  So…

Most Common Skin Cancer in the UK – What to Look For May Surprise You.

Here’s how Skin Cancer can look:    Here’s another example of Skin Cancer: Here’s a different example of Skin Cancer: “BCC is a non-melanoma skin cancer, and is the most common type (greater than 80%) of all skin cancer in the UK.” Notice any sores or scars like this on your own, your partners, your…

Skin Checking Behaviours, Taking a Pro-Active Approach, and the Power of the Selfie

Let’s talk about behaviour.  An extremely large number of people who know the realities of Melanoma are readily and regularly performing skin checks and visiting their doctors.  Many, however, do not expect skin cancer to affect them at all. MASScot wants to encourage a pro-active approach to potential Skin Cancers, as early diagnosis is absolutely…

‘The Middle of The Night’ – Writing Pieces on Loss from Pulse

The short stories featured and quoted here are very emotional, we would not encourage you to read them if you think reading about loss may take you to a bad place. Here at MASScot we are passionate about patient experience.  We have participated in research to potentially better meet the requirements of Melanoma patients. We also recommend…

#DrawingOfTheWeek! By Zain

MASScot have taught sun safety to 17,000 children across Scotland.  This little guy, drawn by Zain, has so much personality he could be the MASScot Mascot! What a cool piece of #SunSmartArt. #SLIPSLAPSLOPSLIDESLURP

Sunbeds and Evolving Attitudes: Complex & Important to Understand

During this weekend’s event, we had some interesting conversations with members about changing attitudes to tanning beds since the 1970’s.  We talked about how it’s important to understand the risks haven’t always been as apparent as they were.  However, some still use sunbeds as part of their routine –  so widespread education is still essential.…

Drawing of The Week: Fetterangus Primary

How lovely yellow is! It stands for the sun. -Vincent Van Gogh MASScot have reached 17,000 children all over Scotland with lessons in sun safety.  We love this drawing from one clever pupil at Fetterangus primary! Thanks for your shining example of how to stay safe and have fun in the sun.  You are fantastic!…

Featured Maker: Enticing Tweed from The Green Deer

We’re excited to announce that MASScotSHWOP will mark the beginning of an exciting visual merchandising programme with local creatives.  We will be showcasing curated window displays by fabulous artists and crafters in our window, beginning November 14th.  To start us off, here are some stylish, sophisticated accessories to show your love of all things Scottish. Previously Yana K…