Eilean Dubh Care Home

11/03/2026

We’re proud to share that Parklands Care Homes has been nominated for three top UK care awards!

We’re finalists for Outstanding Smaller Group Care Provider and Best for Wellbeing at the Care Home Awards, and Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year – Medium Group at the HealthInvestor Awards.

“These nominations recognise the hard work and dedication of our staff. For over 30 years, Parklands has worked to ensure people in the north of Scotland receive the best care possible.” - Ron Taylor, Managing Director.

More ➡️ parklandsgroup.com/news/award-nominations-hattrick/

10/03/2026

At Eilean Dubh we celebrated International Women’s Day in a very special way. 🌼

Our lovely residents presented some of our wonderful ladies on the team with a beautiful bunch of daffodils as a thank you for the care, kindness and dedication they show every day.

Such a thoughtful gesture that brought lots of smiles. 🩷

Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women in our team 🌻🩷

09/03/2026

✨ We were honoured to welcome the incredibly talented Brandon McPhee to perform for us all at Eilean Dubh Care Home. 🎶 ✨
Many of our residents have watched Brandon perform at venues such as Eden Court Theatre over the years, so it was truly special to have him perform here in our home, allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy his wonderful music together.
We were also delighted to welcome friends from Pittyvaich Care Home, bringing everyone together through music.
Brandon’s talent is truly outstanding and the joy he brought to our residents was clear to see. Thank you Brandon, for such a wonderful and memorable performance. 👏🏼 💙

08/03/2026

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Devlin, a tireless campaigner who dedicated himself to improving the lives of others.

He was a passionate supporter of Eilean Dubh and played a key role in bringing the care home to Fortrose. He kept a keen interest in the home’s progress, and his kind messages of support were greatly appreciated by the team.

One of his greatest legacies is Black Isle Cares (BIC), a charity we are proud to support. Brian helped found BIC and became its Chair. For more than a decade, the charity has been a lifeline for older adults and people on the Black Isle who feel isolated or disconnected.

Our condolences go to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed.

08/03/2026

Today, we celebrate the women who care every day – the incredible staff who bring compassion, warmth and dedication to everything they do… and the women they care for, who inspire us every day in return.

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜

08/03/2026

We’ve had a wonderful time here at Eilean Dubh Care Home! 🌼

Our residents have been enjoying a wide range of activities, including trishaw outings, baking, painting and even some creative pom-pom making live music and our very popular music quiz and supporting the rugby, There was also a lovely trip out to the shops for Morag, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

It’s been fantastic to see everyone getting involved, having fun and spending time together. Weeks like this remind us how important activities and outings are for keeping spirits high and bringing smiles to our resident’s faces. 😊

06/03/2026

This week our Eilean Dubh family said a very sad goodbye to someone who meant so much to us all.

Billy came to live with us when we first opened our doors five years ago, and from that very first day he became such a big part of our home. Billy was truly one of a kind. He had a way of lighting up the room the moment he walked in. His smile, his humour, and his wonderful personality brought so much joy to everyone around him.

Billy was loved dearly by residents, staff and visiting families alike. He always had a story to tell, a joke to share, or a cheeky comment that would leave us all laughing. Life at Eilean Dubh was brighter with Billy in it, and his presence brought warmth, laughter and companionship to so many.

On Wednesday Billy was laid to rest, and it was a very emotional day for us all. While our hearts are heavy, we feel so incredibly lucky to have shared the last five years with such a special man. The memories he gave us will stay with us forever.

Billy brought so much cheer and happiness to Eilean Dubh and he will be deeply missed every single day.

Our thoughts and love are with Billy’s family at this very difficult time. Thank you for sharing him with us — it was a privilege to care for him and to know him. He will always be a very special part of the Eilean Dubh family.

💙 simply The Best💙

Tributes have been paid to a 96-year-old Conon Bridge musician who loved ones say ‘lit up the room’ and was ‘simply the best’.

Read more in the comments.

02/03/2026

Our colleague, Leanne Stephen, Manager at Weston View, has shared a deeply personal reflection on the importance of end-of-life care. For Leanne, it’s not just about managing death but about honouring life - offering dignity and compassion for the individual and their loves ones.

'End of life care is not about dying; it’s about living well until the end, making sure no one feels alone or afraid and preserving dignity in every moment.'

Read Leanne’s moving blog on the power of compassionate care ⬇️
parklandsgroup.com/end-of-life

01/03/2026

🎉 We had a wonderful time celebrating Helena’s birthday! Thanks to her family, we enjoyed lovely entertainment from Eric the Accordionist that made the day even more special. 🎶💖

27/02/2026

The latest edition of Parklands Press is out now, with news and updates from across our homes.

Highlights:
• Double shortlisting for the national Care Home Awards
• Ron Taylor on BBC Reporting Scotland discussing rural recruitment
• A powerful blog on end of life care
• Parklands backing Highland Pride
• And a touching letter from a Danish teenager to a 102 year old wartime codebreaker living at Lynemore.

Read the full February edition of Parklands Press here ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/Feb-ParklandsPress

And sign up for future issues at parklandsgroup.com

25/02/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the family of the late Laurie Donald for the beautiful flowers kindly donated to our care home.

They have brightened our home and brought so much joy to our residents and staff. It was such a thoughtful and generous gesture at a difficult time, and we are truly grateful that you chose to share them with us.

Our thoughts remain with Laurie’s family and loved ones. 🤍

25/02/2026

We’re delighted to share that Parklands has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Care Home Awards - Best for Wellbeing and Outstanding Smaller Group Care Provider. This national recognition reflects the dedication of our teams across all 13 homes to supporting residents to live well, delivering high quality care, and remaining rooted in the communities we serve.