Raemoir Manor Care Home in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, has officially opened its doors and welcomed its first residents, including well-known local historian and retired Banchory Academy Rector, Mr Stewart Wilson. A lifelong recorder of the people, events and history of Deeside, Stewart has strong ties to the local community and a longstanding passion for local and social history.
His interests range from maps of Kincardineshire and the life and works of Robert Burns to the preservation of historic huts used by early Antarctic explorers. Stewart has also produced a fascinating history of the Cunard Line through stamps and vintage postcards, with his collections displayed in the libraries aboard Cunard ships. A familiar figure within the local community, Stewart has dedicated a lifetime of service to the Scout movement and has also been a Rotarian for more than 40 years.
Now settling into his new home at Raemoir Manor Care Home, Stewart said: "This is the greatest place on earth. Everyone is so kind; we are a big happy family."
Situated in the heart of Royal Deeside, Raemoir Manor Care Home has been thoughtfully designed to provide high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a luxury, all-inclusive setting. The purpose-built home features beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms alongside welcoming lounges, a café, cinema, library, hair salon and landscaped gardens. Every aspect of the home has been designed to combine exceptional care with comfort, companionship and independence, enabling residents such as Stewart to continue enjoying the interests, routines and relationships that are important to them.
Leading the new home is experienced care professional Gayle Duthie, who has been appointed Home Manager and brings more than 30 years of experience in health and social care.
A registered nurse and former Director of Nursing, Gayle has extensive experience in nursing leadership, clinical governance and care home management and has received recognition at both local and national level for her contribution to the care sector.
Throughout her career, Gayle has remained passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care, supporting residents to live well, maintain their independence and enjoy the best possible quality of life.
As Home Manager, Gayle will lead the team as Raemoir Manor establishes itself within the Banchory community, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel comfortable, supported and truly at home.
Gayle said:
"It is incredibly special to see Raemoir Manor Care Home officially open its doors and to welcome Stewart and our first residents into their new home. This is what we have all been working towards, and seeing the home begin to come to life is a wonderful moment for the whole team.
"Our aim is to create a home where residents receive exceptional care, families feel supported and everyone is treated with dignity, compassion and respect. We want Raemoir Manor to become a genuine part of the Banchory community, and we are looking forward to welcoming many more residents and families in the months ahead."
Raemoir Manor Care Home is the newest purpose-built care home in Aberdeenshire, providing tailored care for older people from Banchory and surrounding communities. Combining exceptional clinical care with a warm, homely atmosphere, the home has been created as a place where residents can continue living life their way, while families have confidence that their loved ones are supported every step of the way.
