12 year old Rothesay boy, Calum Speirs lost his fight for life little more than a year after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Brave Calum, a first year pupil at Rothesay Academy, died peacefully at home in Mountstuart Road on Friday 16th February 2007. The funeral service, much of it arranged by Calum himself, was held at the former High Kirk on Wednesday 21st February 2007.

Calum was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour only a few days after the first symptoms were noticed last January- but he’s left his family with a host of happy memories from the 13 months since then. In the 13 months, Calum was an inspiration to all who knew and met him. Calum always laughed and smiled, and his priority was always to think of others.

Calum and his family had decided that they would like to keep helping others by having a Holiday Cabin in Calum’s name to allow other families who are dealing with a child with cancer to have a wonderful holiday on the Isle of Bute.

To find out more about Calums Cabin visit the website here.

CABIN BOOKINGS

To book a week at Calums Cabin, please download and complete booking form (located at the right hand side of the page on http://www.calumscabin.com/cabin_bookings.php), or contact them direct on 07544979538 and they will send you a form. 

The cabin is available from 1pm on a Saturday until 1pm on a Friday.

The cost of your ferry travel together with "spending money" when you arrive, will be met by Calums Cabin.

The cabin is solely for use by families who have a child suffering from cancer or a cancer related disease.

The cabin has a complete no smoking policy and no pets are allowed.

Only one week is permitted per family per year.