Fortrose care home residents treated to Ullapool day out
FORTROSE care home residents have been treated to a “fantastic” day out in Ullapool, to see the iconic Waverley paddle steamer.
On May 24, Eilean Dubh Care Home took the opportunity to take a trip out west to see the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley, which was celebrating its 50th anniversary of its first sailing in preservation.
As well as this, the residents also enjoyed a picnic by Loch Glascarnoch, as well as treating themselves to Ullapool’s award-winning fish and chips in the sun and by the sea.
Eilean Dubh Care Home said: “We had a fantastic day out to Ullapool to see the iconic Waverley paddle steamer! We enjoyed a scenic picnic at Loch Glascarnoch and ended the day with tasty fish and chips by the sea. Huge thanks to our wonderful relatives for their support, which helped more of our residents join the fun. A day filled with lots of laughter and creating treasured memories!”
Liz Peck said: “An amazing set of photographs. I can’t remember the last time I saw my mum look so happy.”
Pamela MacLennan commented: “Looks amazing, lots of happy smiling faces, great memories to cherish.”
The Waverley paid a visit to multiple Wester Ross villages between May 20 to 22, as was even greeted with by the Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band when it docked at Kyle.
