Meet the Team

At Raemoir Manor Care Home, we are a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who passionately deliver the highest quality of person-centred care. We believe in creating solid relationships, treating each other with respect, and collaborating as a team to ensure that all staff, residents, and relatives at Raemoir Manor Care Home feel comfortable and supported.

  • Gayle Duthie

    Home Manager
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    Gayle DuthieHome Manager

    Gayle brings a wealth of experience to her role and Raemoir Manor with a distinguished career spanning over 30 years and has been acknowledged at both national and local level for her outstanding commitment to the care sector. As a registered nurse and having served as a Director of Nursing she has significant experience in nursing leadership, clinical governance, and care home management.

    Her career has been dedicated to delivering outstanding, resident-centred care whilst ensuring the care setting supports residents to thrive and reach their full potential. Her compassionate leadership style combined with a deep commitment to ensuring dignity, safety and well-being has consistently driven high standards of care and positive outcomes for residents.
    Gayle is excited to be commissioning Raemoir Manor and making it the home of choice for the residents of Banchory and the surrounding areas.

  • Clare Malcolm

    Non - Clinical Deputy Manager
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    Clare MalcolmNon - Clinical Deputy Manager

    With 20 years of experience in social care Claire has built a strong track record of supporting individuals and delivering high-quality care services. Brings compassion, kindness, and a genuine commitment to supporting others to everything she does. As a mother of three and a proud grandmother of nine, her family is at the heart of her life, and this has shaped her understanding of the importance of creating a warm, caring, and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

    Clare is excited to be part of creating an environment that truly feels like home. And is passionate about ensuring that every resident receives exceptional person-centred care and is treated with dignity, kindness, and respect. Clare believes in empowering residents to maintain their independence while supporting them to live happy, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. And fostering a community where residents, loved ones, and staff feel connected and supported.

  • Catorina Herron

    Receptionist
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    Catorina HerronReceptionist

    Catriona has 5 years of experience working in care homes and is passionate about wellbeing, person-centred care, and making a positive difference in residents’ lives. She genuinely cares about the people she supports and believes in ensuring that every resident feels valued, respected, and listened to. Catriona is delighted to be joining the Raemoir Manor team and looks forward to being a friendly face, offering a warm welcome to everyone who walks through our doors.

  • Artur Pietrys

    Head Chef
    Artur PietrysHead Chef

    Arturs enthusiasm for great food and strong leadership makes him perfect for this role. With a firm belief that a successful kitchen is built on teamwork, consistency, respect, and a commitment to continuous learning, he brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the role. Arturs approach as Head Chef is centred around the idea that every detail matters, from the preparation and quality of each dish to the way the team works together during busy periods.

    Artur is incredibly passionate about ensuring that the dining experience at Raemoir Manor is nothing short of exceptional. He is excited to work closely with our residents to create person-centred, inclusive menus that reflect individual preferences, dietary needs, and favourite dishes. Artur believes that great food brings people together and is committed to making every mealtime enjoyable, meaningful, and something our residents can look forward to each day.

  • Lindsey Urquhart

    Team Lead
    Lindsey UrquhartTeam Lead

    Lindsey has worked in the care sector since 2022 and brings valuable leadership experience, including three years as a Team Leader. She is passionate about helping people live their lives to the fullest and is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of those she supports.

    Hardworking, compassionate and committed, Lindsey enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in building strong, positive relationships. She strives to create an environment where individuals feel valued, respected and empowered, while ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered every day.

  • Zoë Meldrum

    Registered General Nurse
    Zoë MeldrumRegistered General Nurse

    Zoë is a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience delivering compassionate, person-centred care across a variety of healthcare settings.

    Zoë’s professional background includes general nursing and supporting individuals living with dementia, with a strong commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life. Zoë takes a holistic approach to care, building trusted relationships with individuals and their families while ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are fully supported. She is Passionate about providing safe, respectful, and high-quality care, Zoë is dedicated to helping people feel valued, empowered, and supported in achieving the best possible outcomes.

  • Helen Taylor

    Registered General Nurse
    Helen TaylorRegistered General Nurse

    Helen is a Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of experience in the care sector, having worked in a wide range of roles throughout her career. She is delighted to be joining the brand-new Raemoir Manor team, bringing a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and positive energy.

    Helen is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and is looking forward to supporting residents, families and colleagues alike. She is excited to help create a warm, welcoming and compassionate home where everyone feels valued, respected and cared for.

  • Heather Leckie

    Senior Carer
    Heather LeckieSenior Carer

    Heather is a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced care professional with over 26 years of experience in the care sector.

    Throughout her career, she has worked in care homes, hospitals, and within people’s own homes, supporting individuals with a wide range of needs. These diverse experiences have helped her develop strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for providing high-quality care.

    Heather is a friendly and approachable person who enjoys working as part of a team. Building positive relationships with both colleagues and the people she supports, she believes that teamwork, respect, and effective communication are key to delivering the best possible care.

    Heather takes great pride in helping others maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life, and is committed to making a positive difference every day.

  • Giuseppe Veglia

    Head Housekeeper
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    Giuseppe VegliaHead Housekeeper

    Giuseppe believes excellence is not something achieved on opening day or simply for an inspection. It is something that is protected and nurtured every single day through teamwork, consistency, continuous learning, and genuine care, and firmly believes that no task is too small. Above all, Giuseppe wants to help create a home where residents feel safe, respected, and truly valued, and where every colleague feels proud to be part of something special. He looks forward to bringing a positive energy, reliability and humility to his role.

  • Cameron Welsh

    Maintenance Manager
    Cameron WelshMaintenance Manager

    With an impressive 40 years of experience in the hydraulics and aviation industries, Cameron brings a wealth of knowledge, practical expertise, and attention to detail to the role. His extensive background will be invaluable in helping us maintain the highest standards throughout our home.

    Cameron is looking forward to applying his experience within Raemoir Manor, ensuring that health & safety standards and compliance remain a top priority, while helping to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home for our residents, families, and colleagues.