Grandmother designs tartan for medics who saved her life

Linda Gorn says she feels like she's a 'walking miracle'

Anne Smith

Now a Morayshire grandmother who nearly died after a heart attack has designed a special tartan to thank the medics who saved her life.

Linda Gorn from Keith had a near-death experience after major heart surgery in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary last year.

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