Residents and team members at HC-One’s Forthbank care home in Kildean flew the Scottish flag with pride as they celebrated St Andrew’s Day on Saturday 30th November.
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.
Residents enjoyed a traditional bag pipe performance followed by Scottish themed lunch with live entertainment, everyone agreed that it was a lovely way to celebrate their country’s patron saint.
Yvonne Graham, Home Manager at Forthbank said: “It is very important for us to respect and encourage traditions and we knew a day of importance such as this for our Residents, was worthy of a celebration.
“The celebration was enjoyable for everyone that attended and the Residents particularly enjoyed welcoming guests into their home.”