North Merchiston Care Home

Colleagues from Laurels Lodge Care Home in Woodside, Havencourt Care Home in Stonehaven and Cumbrae Lodge Care Home in Irvine all came together to do a skydive, raising money for residents in their care and Alzheimer's Scotland.

Tracey Rhodes, Resident Experience Facilitator for Scotland, said: "Everyone was really excited for the jump. One of them hadn't even been in a plane, and they completed it, which was a huge accomplishment. They managed to raise £4,000 which is fantastic. Well done everyone."

Congratulations everyone! We’re all proud of you.

Margaret Henderson a resident at North Merchiston Care Home in Edinburgh took part in a film project alongside four other residents from the home.

Director Duncan Cowles, encouraged Margaret to take control of her own filming day, creating a final film that she’d be proud of. In the film Margaret shared some wise words of wisdom, as well as discussing the happiest moments in her life, one of which was meeting her future husband Bill – it was certainly love at first sight.

The result of Margaret and Duncan’s video can be seen below.

Mike Heard, Home Manager, said: “Margaret and the other residents who took part in this project really enjoyed themselves. It was their chance to ‘get to grips’ with modern technology whilst sharing their stories to a wider audience. Duncan’s videos are an insight into some of the colourful characters we have here at North Merchiston. I hope you enjoy watching them as much as the residents enjoyed making them.

“Margaret sadly passed away before the film aired to a wider audience, but she did see the final product before she passed. Her wise words will continue to ring true with everyone who watches the film.”

Are you looking for a care home in Edinburgh? North Merchiston offers support for all types of care including residential care, dementia care and nursing care.

In the penultimate video from North Merchiston Care Home in Edinburgh, John Moore a Glasgow ship builder shares his tale.

Director Duncan Cowles, encouraged John to take control of his own filming day, creating a final film that he’d be proud of.

The result of John and Duncan’s video can be seen below.

Mike Heard, Home Manager, said: “John and the other residents who took part in this project really enjoyed themselves. It was their chance to ‘get to grips’ with modern technology whilst sharing their stories to a wider audience. Duncan’s videos are an insight into some of the colourful characters we have here at North Merchiston. John is still as passionate now about ship building in his 80s as he was when he was a young man. The candid rapport between John and Duncan was lovely to behold. I hope you enjoy watching them as much as the residents enjoyed making them.”

Are you looking for a care home in Edinburgh? North Merchiston offers support for all types of care including residential care, dementia care and nursing care.