Residents at HC-One’s Merino Court Care Home in Greenock, Inverclyde, flew the Scottish flag with pride as they celebrated St Andrew’s Day with a party and a concert by the Clydeside Singers.
The home threw a Scottish celebration on Friday 30th November enabling Residents, families and the community to come together to enjoy the National day.
In true patriotic fashion, Residents and staff wore their favourite or family’s tartan including hats, kilts and scarves, whilst enjoying a traditional meal prepared by the head chef.
Refreshments and a tipple of choice was on offer throughout the afternoon, including shortbread, tablet, Irn Bru and Whiskey.
Heather Campbell-Hanratty, Home Manager at HC-One’s Merino Court Care Home commented:
“It is very important for us to respect and encourage traditions and we knew a day of importance, such as this for our Scottish Residents, was worthy of a celebration.
“The celebration was enjoyable for everyone that attended and the Residents particularly enjoyed welcoming guests into their home.”
St Andrew’s Day celebrates Scotland’s patron saint, a fisherman well known for being strong, sociable and fair. He encouraged people to share what they had with those in need and wished for people to be kind and charitable.