Chatterbox Magazine, Summer 2021
This stunning addition to the Parklands group opened in early 2021. Offering 40 en-suite rooms in a beautiful country setting overlooking the Moray Firth, this state of the art facility aims to raise the bar on care home living in the Highlands. Reflecting the heritage and culture of its Highland setting, it is named Eilean Dubh, Gaelic for Black Isle.
Eilean Dubh has been designed in the style of a farm steading to complement its rural location.
Picture courtesy of Black Isle Images.
Combining elegance with a contemporary Highland flair, Eilean Dubh offers 40 en-suite rooms in a picturesque location close to Chanonry Point and within walking distance of the centre of Fortrose.
The main focal point is the spacious and beautifully furnished atrium lobby which serves as the social hub of the care home and includes a hair salon, seating areas and a cafe bar. There is space to relax and unwind throughout Eilean Dubh, with several quiet rooms and lounges.
Eilean Dubh is furnished to an exceptionally high standard and boasts a contempoary Highland theme throughout.
Our 40 en-suite bedrooms are designed to make you feel at home. There's plenty space for your personal belongings and room to welcome family and friends.
Many rooms offer outstanding views of Fort George and the Moray Firth. Residents can also take in the sea view from the courtyard garden.
The coastal town of Fortrose is the largest on the Black Isle - not an island, but a peninsula - and a busy administrative and commercial centre. It is also a popular tourist destination, attracting walkers, golfers and dolphin watchers. Chanonry Point offers outstanding views of Fort George and the Moray Firth, home to hundreds of bottlenose dolphins. Famous landmarks include the town's 13th century Cathedral and the Brahan Seer monument in tribute to the 17th century Highland prophet.
Picture courtesy of Duncan Rennie.
If you'd like to know more about our care homes and the services we offer, why not download our brochure. Meet some of our team and find out what others think about our homes and the quality of life they offer.
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Manager: Alexis Le Neven
T: 01381 650165
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Eilean Dubh
Ness Road
Fortrose IV10 8SE
Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Lynemore offers spacious accommodation in a beautiful countryside setting.
It features four small group living wings, each with a day room, dining room and 10 en-suite bedrooms. Lynemore also offers an activities room, hairdresser and café, where residents can relax with family and friends.
Lynemore is rated grade 5 (very good) for treating residents with compassion, dignity and respect and for helping residents get the most out of life.
All of our spacious and comfortable bedrooms provide en-suite facilities. Lynemore is furnished to an exceptionally high standard and boasts a contemporary Highland theme throughout. There is ample space to relax with fellow residents, friends and loved ones.
Outside, two courtyard gardens allow residents and their visitors to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Lynemore’s idyllic setting.
Lynemore is renowned for its warm welcome and sense of fun. A busy programme of activities, including exercise, arts, crafts and cooking, ensures that residents remain, fit, healthy and happy. Residents also enjoy regular day trips to local shops, cafes and visitor attractions. Lynemore recently opened a new cafe bar where residents and their relatives can relax and enjoy a drink.
Residents have also helped redesign the gardens which now include a non-for-profit shop selling toiletries, tissues, sweets and stationery. A putting area and outdoor seating areas are also planned.
Lynemore was shortlisted as one of the best new care homes in 2020.
The capital of Strathspey, Grantown is an attractive tourist town and an ideal location from which to explore the majestic Cairngorms National Park. Fishing, golf and whisky enthusiasts are well catered for, and the nearby CairnGorm Mountain and Highland Wildlife Park are popular visitor attractions.
If you'd like to know more about our care homes and the services we offer, why not download our brochure. Meet some of our team and find out what others think about our homes and the quality of life they offer.
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Acting Manager: Claire Smith
Tel: 01479 788150
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Lynemore
Seafield Avenue
Grantown on Spey PH26 3JQ
Overlooking the stunning Dornoch Firth, Innis Mhor offers 40 high quality en-suite rooms. It has several wings, each with its own dining room and lounge. Our large reception area is often used for entertainment purposes and visiting schools and nurseries, and the gardens regularly host fun fairs, concerts and outdoor sporting events.
Innis Mhor is rated grade 5 (very good) for the way it supports residents' wellbeing and for the quality of its leadership.
All of our spacious and comfortable bedrooms provide en-suite facilities. There's plenty space for your personal belongings and room to welcome family and friends.
Innis Mhor is furnished to an exceptionally high standard and boasts a contempoary Highland theme throughout.
A fun, friendly care home, Innis Mhor was shortlisted in the 2021 Care Home Awards for its sporting, social and leisure activities. The home regularly organises events for residents, their relatives and the wider community, and residents enjoy regular visits into the community. Innis Mhor has its own pub where residents can relax with their loved ones and friends.
The courtyard garden provides a lovely setting in which to relax and enjoy the scenic location.
Tain is Scotland's oldest Royal Burgh, with a charter dating back to 1066. The town boasts a fine architectural heritage and overlooks the beautiful Dornoch Firth. There are a number of fine walks in and around Tain and every year the town hosts a traditional Highland Gathering.
If you'd like to know more about our care homes and the services we offer, why not download our brochure. Meet some of our team and find out what others think about our homes and the quality of life they offer.
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Manager: Kate Walker
T: 01862 731180
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Innis Mhor
Craighill Terrace
Tain IV19 1EU
Urray House is a bright, modern building boasting spacious accommodation close to the heart of Muir of Ord.
Urray House offers 40 en-suite bedrooms over three wings, each with their own dining rooms and lounges. Our large reception area is often used for entertainment purposes and to host visitors from local schools, nurseries and community groups. The home has also recently opened a pub for residents and their guests.
Urray House is rated grade 5 (very good) for the way it supports residents' wellbeing and for the quality of its leadership, its staff team and its setting.
All of our spacious and comfortable bedrooms provide en-suite facilities. There's plenty space for your personal belongings and room to welcome family and friends.
Urray House is furnished to an exceptionally high standard and boasts a contempoary Highland theme throughout.
Urray House is close to the centre of Muir of Ord, making it easily accessible for friends and relatives. Outside, a sensory garden provides a haven of peace and tranquility, where residents can enjoy time with their loves ones or take part in our many sports and entertainment activities.
Urray House provides nursing and residential care.
Muir of Ord is a picturesque Highland village sandwiched between Inverness and Dingwall, close to the beautiful Moray Firth. The Black Isle Show, one of the largest argicultural shows in Scotland, is held nearby. The village boasts a fine golf course and is close to local distilleries, including Glen Ord Distillery.
If you'd like to know more about our care homes and the services we offer, why not download our brochure. Meet some of our team and find out what others think about our homes and the quality of life they offer.
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Manager: Joe Greiner
Tel: 01463 870516
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Urray House
Great North Road
Muir of Ord IV6 7SY
Urray House offers 40 en-suite rooms in a quiet location close to the picturesque village centre. Residents enjoy access to a wide range of indoor activities as well as trips throughout the Black Isle and beyond.
Burnbank - and its sister home Parklands - is situated close to the centre of Buckie. Residents enjoy a wide range of social activities, including regular day trips and musical entertainment from local acts. Burnbank received a grade 6 (excellent) rating from the Care Inspectorate - the highest possible - for the way care staff support residents to get the most out of life.
Located in the beautiful Highland village of Aberlour, Speyside is a fun, active home. Residents are kept well entertained with visits into the community, dances and musical performances. Speyside received a grade 5 (very good) rating from the Care Inspectorate for the quality of its care and leadership.
Situated in picturesque countryside just outside Keith, Glenisla has been graded 5 (very good) by the Care Inspectorate for its quality of care and support for residents. It's also known for its many fun activities, including day trips around Moray, virtual reality events and silent discos. Residents can also enjoy a pampering in Glenisla's spa.
Netherha is well known for its warm and friendly atmosphere and for the high quality of its care. It enjoys a grade 5 (very good) rating from the Care Inspectorate for the quality of its leadership. Residents enjoy a wide range of meaningful activities and are supported to stay connected with the local community through visits to local shops, cafes and visitor attractions.
Parklands was where our story began almost 30 years ago. Parklands - and its sister home Burnbank - is situated close to the town centre and residents enjoy regular trips to local shops, cafes and attractions. Parklands also has a busy programme of events at the home, including music festivals and fun days. Parklands received a grade 6 (excellent) rating from the Care Inspectorate - the highest possible - for the way care staff support residents to get the most out of life.
Weston View was purpose built in 2016 and offers care for up to 40 residents in single en-suite bedrooms. The home spans two storeys and comprises two distinct wings on each floor, each featuring communal areas for relaxing and dining. Ground floor bedrooms have patio doors which open into the garden and many rooms enjoy commanding views over the rolling countryside.
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Wakefield House offers care for up to 30 residents in single en-suite bedrooms. It includes a large sitting room, dining areas and a conservatory which opens onto a secure garden. Wakefield House is located in the heart of the beautiful Moray village of Cullen and is close to local transport links, shops and community services.
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The first phase of a multi-million pound care hub in Inverness is underway. This initial phase comprises a 58 bed care home. Subsequent phases will include a later living village consisting of 11 two bedroom homes for sale and 24 affordable rental properties for key workers.