Invergordon care home moves up gear with new minibus

A care home in the Highlands has announced a travelling improvement to its resident's lives.

Kintyre House in Saltburn, by Invergordon, is now offering days out to its residents after the purchase of a new minibus.

The vehicle is accessible for wheelchair users to allow residents with all needs to join the days out.

Kate Whitehead RGN, home manager at Kintyre House, said: “We are committed to a full and active programme to ensure everyone at our residential care home can get involved in the great range of activities we offer in the home and get out and about to enjoy the beautiful and breath-taking countryside and coastline on our doorstep.”

The first trip's destination was Shandwick Beach, where residents enjoyed walking and wildlife-spotting.

Staff and residents are already planning more days out with a variety of activities, among which seeing the dolphins, browsing the tea shops, fish and chips and ice cream venues and shopping around the region.

Residents have welcomed the new acquisition and are now looking forward to jaunts to Inverness, Dingwall, Elgin and Findhorn.

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