Scottish care home residents get a 'wee dram' on Burns night

Older people in care homes across Scotland proved no different from the young as, they raised a shot of whisky to their national poet on Burns’ night.

Staff at a care home in Bo’ness in the central lowlands of Scotland, got out a drop of the hard stuff to get its residents in the party mood to celebrate the birth of poet Robert Burns on 25 January.

The Burns night in Woodlands care home dished up an evening with a truly Scottish flavour, with residents in high spirits enjoying sing-a-longs and a patriotic feast.

Scotch broth for party-goers was followed by a main course of haggis, neeps and tatties or square sausage stovies. For dessert, Scottish tablet ice cream, with shortbread and even a "wee dram" was on offer.

Senior care assistant, Jill Moffat believes said the importance of celebrating Burns Night at the care home, run by Bield Housing & Care, can be beneficial for residents.

She said: "Events like these give the tenants the chance to do something out of their normal routine and everyone thoroughly enjoyed celebrating such a patriotic event.

“And the tenants all got to sing a song or two.”

After the meal, residents took part in a Scottish-themed quiz followed a lively sing song of Auld Lang Syne.