Beloved Lanarkshire 'Sam the Skull' song brought to life in book raises £6k for children’s hospice

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An illustrated book of a song penned by an East Kilbride pensioner more than 40 years ago has raised over £6,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).Harry Hagan, 83, from Stewartfield, wrote a well-known Glasgow song called Sam the Skull - which was loved by all ages and popularised by Scottish folk band Gaberlunzie.The story is centred around a cat called Sam who roams around Shettleston terrorising those he comes across.The beloved tale was brought back to life by Arran-based artist Jill Hargan who created a colourful illustrated book with the original song lyrics after gaining permission from Gordon Menzies from Gaberlunzie and Harry Hagan himself who nominated CHAS to benefit from any sales profits.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android CHAS is Scotland’s only children’s hospice charity which provides unwavering care to babies, children and young people who have a life-shortening condition.As well as providing specialist end-of-life care the charity also assists families in many other ways including respite stays, bereavement advice and counselling.With two children’s hospices Robin House in Balloch and Rachel House in Kinross as well as a CHAS at Home team, CHAS aims to support every child and family to keep the joy alive at every step of their hardest journey.Jill went on to sell the