Meallmore News
Issue September 2026
News & stories.
Small moments and larger milestones from our thirty care homes across Scotland. Written by the people who live and work in them.
The lead story
Meallmore Homes
8 September 2026
Topping Out Marks Milestone at Sutherland House
A topping out ceremony at Sutherland House Care Home in Broughty Ferry marks a major milestone for the £14 million home, due to open in spring 2027.
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IMeallmore ResidentsQueen for the Day: Parklands residents step into the spotlight
Residents at Parklands Care Home in Alloa swapped the everyday for crowns, pearls and pink gowns in a Queen for the Day photoshoot organised by the home team.
3 September 2026
- FeatureIIResident feature
Queen for the Day: Parklands residents step into the spotlight
Residents at Parklands Care Home in Alloa took their turn in front of the camera for a Queen for the Day photoshoot, each in their own style.
3 September 2026
FeatureIIIColleague storySix chefs, three finalists and one winner still to come
A 90-minute cook-off, a judging panel from luxury hospitality and a resident judge. How the 2026 Meals Means More final came down to three Meallmore chefs.
3 September 2026
IVMeallmore HomesAntonine House Celebrates Grade 5 Following Positive Care Inspectorate Visit
Antonine House Care Home in Bearsden is celebrating a Grade 5 following its latest Care Inspectorate visit, with praise for the quality of care, dining and the relationships between residents, families and colleagues.
31 August 2026
VLearning DevelopmentMeallmore Launches Dementia Ambassador Programme
A new Dementia Ambassador Programme has launched across Meallmore, starting with the first Central West training day, to strengthen dementia knowledge and best practice.
31 August 2026
VIMeallmore ColleaguesMeet the Judges for Meallmore's Meals Means More 2026 Final
Care, luxury hospitality and a secret resident judge: meet the panel deciding the Meals Means More Champion 2026.
27 August 2026
VIIMeallmore HomesKay Anderson Joins Pitfodels Wood as Deputy Manager
Experienced nurse and care leader Kay Anderson has joined Pitfodels Wood Care Home in Aberdeen as Deputy Manager, working alongside Home Manager Amanda Rennie ahead of the home opening in Winter 2026.
26 August 2026
VIIIMeallmore ResidentsFrom the Academy to the community: Hilton Court residents build skills, confidence and purpose
Residents at Hilton Court Care Home in Rosyth are learning new skills, volunteering locally and taking on meaningful roles, including our first resident to graduate from the Academy of Care Chef Excellence.
26 August 2026
IXMeallmore HomesGreenan Manor rated 5 by the Care Inspectorate
Greenan Manor in Ayr has been rated grade 5 for how well its care and support is planned, following a two-day Care Inspectorate visit.
25 August 2026
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In their own words
Great places to live and work
First-hand accounts from residents and families about what daily life in a Meallmore home is actually like.
Residents at Parklands Care Home, Alloa
Queen for the Day: Parklands residents step into the spotlight
Residents at Parklands Care Home in Alloa took their turn in front of the camera for a Queen for the Day photoshoot, each in their own style.
3 September 2026
Resident at Kynnaird House
A century of kindness: Martha turns 100 at Kynnaird House
Martha celebrated her 100th birthday at Kynnaird House with family, fellow residents, colleagues and an afternoon of live music.
24 August 2026
Resident at Kelvinside Manor
Netball legend Moira returns courtside at Glasgow 2026
Scotland captain, national coach, MBE and Hall of Famer. Moira went back courtside at The Hydro with fellow resident Irene, and it felt like she had never left.
6 August 2026
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