Fun-filled Fathers Day at local Care Home

Residents at Strachan House in Blackhall enjoyed an Afternoon Tea and photoshoot with their loved ones on Sunday in celebration of Father’s Day. 

With the lovely warm weather residents were able to enjoy meeting up with loved ones in the home’s garden over afternoon tea freshly prepared by the home’s talented chefs.

Throughout the afternoon the residents and their children were then offered a photo shoot session to capture the special moment with a keepsake photo of their day together. 

Gordon Philp, General Manager of the home, said: “We’ve all had a wonderful day today welcoming friends and family into the home.

“Occasions like Father’s Day are so important, it was fantastic to have such a lovely gathering with our residents and their loved ones all together enjoying the sunshine.”

Gerry Smith, resident at Strachan House said: “I’ve had a great time celebrating with my daughter,it has been so lovely to see them and spend some quality time together. 

“Father’s Day is such a special day, I’m so pleased we were all able to celebrate together.”

Strachan House Care Home’s varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

Strachan House is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Strachan House provides nursing care, residential care, respite care.

St James Quarter unveils flawless views of the Scottish capital

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A new fashion district is arriving in Edinburgh … bringing with it never-before-seen views across the city.

St James Quarter unveiled the stunning, panoramic views of the east end of Princes Street, St Andrews Square, Edinburgh’s oldtown and Charlotte Square merging with the southside from 55 metres high above the Capital.

To showcase the new cityscapes, St James Quarter enlisted the help of top Scottish models and an award-winning photographer, Jon Enoch, who captured the dazzling views and the incredible garments from some of the enviable brands opening in The Quarter this month.

Guests can expect a shopping experience like they’ve never experienced before in Scotland’s brand-new fashion district – with several brands debuting in Scotland for the first time including; & Other Stories, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear and Bershka.

For more information, please visit: https://stjamesquarter.com/

St James Quarter Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/stjamesquarter/

St James Quarter Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/StJamesQuarter

Outfit Details:

Look 1 – Top, £375, PINKO available at Multrees Walk. Ring, £80, Pandora.

Look 2 – Suit, £174, Next. Shirt, £45, Calvin Klein.

Look 3 – Dress, £295, John Lewis & Partners