Contact us today on 01479 788000 Sign up for Parklands News Welcome Care Homes Our Story Our Care Services People Careers News Covid-19 News Parklands - where care comes from the heart This article features interviews with three Parklands employees - a carer, an activities coordinator and an area manager. Despite their very different roles, each shares the same passionate commitment to high quality care. Read full article> Parklands Carer shortlisted for Highland Young Employee of the Year A carer at Urray House in Muir of Ord has been shortlisted for a prestigious award at this year's Highland Business Awards. Read full article> Parklands joins national effort to help young people into work Parklands Care Homes is backing a UK Government plan to support young people into employment, creating 18 new care assistant posts across the group. Read full article> Parklands secures sustainable finance for expansion Parklands has worked with Triodos Bank UK to secure £20 million of sustainable finance for its nine existing homes, as well as a new multi-million-pound care project in Inverness. Read full article> Parklands launches incentives for new staff Parklands is launching a new incentive programme to attract nurses and other care sector staff. Read full article> Care home staff endure early morning dook to raise funds Plucky staff from a Buckie care home have raised a four-figure sum for residents after taking part in a wild swim event. Read full article> Keith care home has luxury treatments nailed Residents at a Keith care home have been enjoying a touch of luxury after a new nail bar opened its doors in the home. Read full article> It's playtime at Buckie care home Local children can now play in the grounds of Parklands & Burnbank care home after staff created a dedicated play area for them. Read full article> Parklands turns up the volume for new care radio network A new radio network for carers has launched today with support from north care provider Parklands Care Homes. Read full article> Willie makes emotional return to Gordon Castle gardens The former head gardener at Gordon Castle has made an emotional return to the gardens that were his home turf for almost 60 years. Read full article> Care home residents host Tea in the Parklands festival A care home in Tain has held its second music festival during the pandemic. Read full article> Isma enjoys 100th birthday fit for a Queen A care home resident in Tain enjoyed a birthday fit for a Queen as she celebrated her centenary in lavish style. Read full article> Buckie residents on the move for charity Residents at two Buckie care homes have taken to their feet to raise money for a charity that promotes physical activity in the care sector. Read full article> Kay takes to the beach to celebrate 100th birthday A resident at Innis Mhor care home in Tain celebrated her 100th birthday with a trip to the beach in an open top sports car. Read full article> Parklands shortlisted for four national care home awards Parklands Care Homes is in the running for four national Care Home Awards - the care sector's most prestigious awards. Read full article> Eilean Dubh "raises the bar" on care home living A new £5.5 million care home on the Black Isle will welcome its first residents next week, with operator Parklands Care Homes confident it will “raise the bar” with its mix of elegance and state of the art facilities. Read full article> Covid - one year on A year to the day since care homes first went into Covid lockdown, Parklands MD Ron Taylor reflects on a relentless, exhausting year and looks forward to brighter days ahead. Read full article> Go ahead for Inverness later living village Plans for a new later living village - part of a multi-million pound care hub for the Highland capital - have been approved, with work due to start this autumn. Read full article> Eilean Dubh to open in weeks A new care home for the Black Isle will open next month, Parklands has confirmed. Read full article> Keith FC U17s net new sponsorship deal Parklands Care Homes has signed a new sponsorship deal with Keith FC Youth club’s under 17s squad. Read full article> 2020 in review Parklands MD Ron Taylor reflects on a year that brought us closer together as a community, even while the virus kept us physically apart. Read full article> Black Isle care home to be named ‘Eilean Dubh’ A new care home on the Black Isle is to be called Eilean Dubh, Parklands Care Homes has announced. Read full article> There's gnome place like a care home Residents at Speyside Care Home in Aberlour are giving Santa’s elves a run for their money. Read full article> WW2 veteran Jimmy celebrates his 100th birthday A resident at Urray House in Muir of Ord has received a card from Her Majesty The Queen as he celebrates his 100th birthday. Read full article> Residents overcome Covid restrictions with their own general store A new shop has opened on the High Street in Buckie, but this one has an exclusive clientele and was opened by a former shopkeeper well known to Parklands! Read full article> Parklands named Best Smaller Care Home Group Parklands Care Homes has been named Best Smaller Care Home Group in the national Care Home Awards. The group also won the Best for Communication award in the sector's most prestigious awards ceremony. Read full article> Later living village earmarked for Highland capital A new later living village is being proposed as part of a multi-million pound care hub earmarked for Inverness. Read full article> Funding boost for preschool community garden A charity run preschool on the Black Isle has received a funding boost for its campaign to build a more accessible play garden for local children. Read full article> Avoch Rovers net £1,000 cash boost A Black Isle children’s football club has received a cash boost from Parklands Care Homes as they start their new season. Read full article> Buckie residents cheer on The Jags Residents at three Buckie care homes have thanked local football team Buckie Thisle after 'The Jags' took part in a 24 hour fundraising effort. Read full article> Relative's Blog: My lockdown story Mel Fitzhugh gives a personal account of how her family has coped with Covid19 while her mum is in care at Lynemore Care Home. Read full article> Care Home Day: celebrating our heroes On Care Home Day, Managing Director Ron Taylor pays tribute to the Parklands team for giving "their absolute all" during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read full article> Work resumes on Fortrose Care Home Construction of Parklands' latest care home has resumed. The Fortrose facility is now scheduled to open in the autumn. Read full article> Key worker print to feature in Covid time capsule A former Buckie care worker now studying in Glasgow has paid a pictorial tribute to her former colleagues at Netherha. Read full article> Peggy has a right Royal time as she turns 100 A Moray care home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday with a virtual party with loved ones. Read full article> A window on lockdown A Moray photographer has been capturing poignant images of residents and staff at three Buckie care homes during lockdown. Read full article> Lola's run of success A Portessie schoolgirl has raised more than £4000 for vulnerable kids, with support from Parklands. Read full article> Hats off to Muriel Lynemore resident Muriel MacLennan has been using the lockdown to knit for newborn babies at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Read full article> Tain residents in 'good spirits' as new bar opens Residents at Innis Mhor can now enjoy a pub meal in the comfort of their own home. Read full article> COVID-19: 'Raise a cheer for our own key workers' Parklands MD Ron Taylor pays tribute to care home and pharmacy key workers for the sacrifices they are making to support our vulnerable residents and the wider community. Read full article> "Ray of sunshine" Hilda celebrates 100th birthday A Buckie resident has celebrated her 100th birthday as over 100 friends and family - and Her Majesty The Queen - pay tribute to her. Read full article> COVID-19: 'Now more than ever, our family and your family are one family' Care home manager Ruth Smith with a message of thanks for residents, relatives and our key workers. Read full article> COVID-19: A carer's perspective What's it like working on the front line of the care sector in the midst of a global pandemic? We asked one of our care home managers to give her perspective. Read full article> Statement from Parklands Care Homes: Coronavirus (COVID-19) In line with expert health advice, Parklands has suspended all non-essential visits to its care homes with immediate effect. Read full article > A snap in time Parklands has appointed keen amatuer photgrapher Duncan Rennie as its 'photographer in residence.' Read full article> Blog: New Year, New Start In his first blog of 2020, MD Ron Taylor looks forward to a year of growth for Parklands. Read full article> Gender Pay Gap Reporting As part of the new Gender Pay Gap Reporting Rules, we are required to post our policy. You can view here > ©2021 Parklands Care Homes, Rosehall, The Square, Grantown on Spey PH26 3HG Tel. 01479 788000 Email. info@parklandsgroup.com