ANNUAL REVIEW 2015-16 Whilst still holding onto our core business A change for MiH came with the retiral in of talented musicians taking their music to February 2016 of then Chief Executive, Alison vulnerable and ill people, the past year has seen Frazer, whose tenure of 25 years has been Music in moving in some marked by dedication and distinction. The fact exciting new directions. that the transition to her successor Florence ‘Amy did a fantastic job, she included everyone within a group Burke has been so smooth is testament to both of profound difficulties and few verbal communication skills. Fulfilling the aim of tailoring concerts to diverse of them for their professionalism and warmth. She kept the atmosphere positive and upbeat.’ audience groups, our concerts team now Robin House, Balloch arranges regular sessions at The Hive in the Royal And finally, Eileen Henry succeeds me as Scottish . Here, with the support of Convenor and Peter Fairlie, is our new Chairman Gillian Dinsmore MiH musicians, patients take the lead, bring their of Music in Hospitals UK. With the new directions Scottish Convenor own instruments and accompany each other in which he and his Trustees are steering the in shared jam sessions. Not to be outdone, at charity, I am confident that, the length and in , with an breadth of the country, folk will continue to say entirely different genre of music, regular Opera to us, “Thank you for the music, the songs you’re Tea afternoons also help with patients’ recovery singing. Thanks for all the joy they’re bringing”. from mental illness.

More than ever, it seems that recognition of joining with others in shared music sessions can the extraordinary impact which engagement make to mood, anxiety levels and socialisation with music can have upon our wellbeing is something which we should all have access is increasing. Listening to music is now to, irrespective of our health or care needs. recommended, even prescribed, by doctors and we by the same token are venturing into new It has been another successful year for Music in territories of healthcare, bringing live music Hospitals Scotland and it is with much gratitude into acute settings and high dependency units. that we highlight the commitment of the many We have exciting times ahead. talented musicians and generous supporters who make it all possible. It’s good to see that scientific research is now Sally Magnusson catching up with what Music in Hospitals and Scottish Patron our audiences have known and benefited from for almost 70 years. The difference which

Since joining Music in Hospitals Scotland earlier As you’ll see from the report there has been a this year, I have had some of my busiest and lot happening over the past year and a lot more best days in work. It is a rare privilege to be in the pipeline. I’m keen to hear from as many part of an organisation where the differences it people involved with us as possible. We couldn’t makes are so immediate and tangible. My thanks continue to do what we do without you, so must go to Alison and Gillian for all their help please get in touch if there’s anything you’d and support in helping me find my feet. For like to find out more about. I look forward to all of those who know them, it will come as no hearing from you. surprise that I also owe a huge debt of gratitude to the staff team for their continued energy and Florence Burke enthusiasm to keep delivering the best live music 1 Chief Executive experience to those who need it most. 2 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk Photo: Stewart Attwood musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk MUSIC ACROSS SCOTLAND Our year in numbers Concerts across Scotland by Health Board areas. Youngest audience member: 6 months ‘Music makes a big difference to the lives of older people, Shetland: 12 especially those with dementia. People who may not have Oldest audience member: 104 years interaction with others, do, when music is involved.’ Taing House, Lerwick Current number of MiH musicians: 97

Orkney: 2 Number of concerts given during 2015/16: 1,773 ‘Patients are singing songs from yesterday’s performance this ‘Takes me back to when I Hours of live music provided: 2,215 morning, without prompting.’ Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Glasgow went to the dances.’ Alzheimer’s Centre, Nairn Approximate number of people reached: 35,440

Western Isles: 8 : 164 ‘Music is such an important part of the children’s hospice as regardless of ability or age it engages us and connects with us in a way no other art form can.’ Rachel House, Kinross Grampian: 227 Photo: Kirstyn Knowles

Music in Hospitals was established in 1948. Since then, our aim continues to be: Tayside: 212 & Clyde: 361 “To raise the spirits, reduce stress and Fife: 52 suffering, and bring pleasure to sick and vulnerable adults, children and their Lanarkshire: 74 Forth Valley: 69 families.”

Lothian: 444 Our musicians travel the length and breadth of Scotland, ‘For that hour, residents from Shetland to Stranraer and from Stonehaven to were able to truly enjoy ‘Patients who are Stornoway, every week of the year. They bring the benefits themselves and let their Ayrshire normally quite introverted of engagement with professional live music to people of hair down. Truly amazing & Arran: 71 were found to be joining all ages, from new babies to centenarians, and to everyone to watch and be part of.‘ Borders: 18 in and clapping hands in in between. Cumnor Hall, Ayr time to the music.’ Dumfries & Galloway: 58 , Edinburgh ‘They were great! I could have listened to them all night.’ ‘Everybody left with smiles on their faces!’ ‘We felt like we’d had a top-notch performance.’ Susan Carnegie Centre, Brechin Friday Community Club, Moffat 3 Borders General Hospital, Melrose 4 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk OUR AUDIENCES OUR AUDIENCES Music in Hospitals Music in Hospices

630 live music sessions were given by our musicians in 63 live music sessions were given in Scotland’s hospices hospital settings throughout Scotland during 2015/16. during 2015/16. We reached hospices far and wide this year, Acute wards, neurological rehabilitation centres, mental in , Elgin, Oban and Stornoway as well as palliative health settings, elderly care and stroke units are just some care settings across the central belt. The two children’s of the areas within hospitals in which we make music. From hospices, Rachel House and Robin House, also benefited babies and young children to the elderly, our musicians from regular sessions with our musicians. engage with people of all ages, bringing live music onto wards, communal areas and directly to people’s bedsides. ‘It was lovely to see all the brothers and sisters, cousins, friends, aunts, grans, staff and volunteers all ‘The playroom was a very happy place for the having such good fun singing and enjoying the music.’ full hour, with lots of enthusiastic and smiling Rachel House, Kinross children and adults.’ Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh ‘Music makes a huge difference to our hospice patients and staff. It is completely uplifting and all ‘One patient had never shown an interest in any together fun. Please continue this fantastic work!’ kind of music until this concert. Now we know Highland Hospice, Inverness how to support him.’ , Bonar Bridge

Photo: Kirstyn Knowles Photo: Kirstyn Knowles Music in Care Homes Music in Day Centres & Schools

928 performances were given in care and residential homes We gave 152 live sessions in day centres and schools during during 2015/16. From the Borders up to the Shetland Isles, 2015/16. These sessions engage audiences who receive and everywhere in between, we’re proud to have reached support from a wide variety of services including: mental thousands of people in care homes across the country. health services, stroke support, learning disability support, The majority of people we meet in care homes are older, blind group support, dementia support clubs, neurological many of whom have dementia. Ex-service personnel, people support and social clubs for older people. We have also with additional support needs or mental health conditions enjoyed bringing lively performances to many schools across also benefit from live music in these settings. Scotland which provide additional support for young people and their families.

‘It fairly cheers you up, having live music.’ ‘The performers had all clients singing and clapping. Nordalea Care Home, Baltasound A very good afternoon was had by all. We were all bubbling with joy. BRILLIANT!!’ ‘Having someone so professional coming along Gretna Day Centre, Gretna and entertaining our service users is such a bonus. Residents so enjoy it and it makes them feel ‘It was lovely to see one man completely engaged worthwhile. Music is one of the best therapies they with Heather as she sang to him. He’s usually quite an can receive.’ agitated person, due to his multiple conditions, but Beachview Lodge, Brora was very calm and emotionally moved.’ MS Therapy Centre, Lochgilphead 5 Photo: Jeff Holmes Photo: Ben Mullay 6 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk A CLOSER LOOK… out and about with MiH

‘It was without question, one of Magic Moments with the ScottishPower Foundation the best events we have had here. - powering concerts across Scotland It was lively, full of fun and had such a positive effect on people in We received continued support from the ScottishPower Foundation during 2016, for attendance.’ the delivery of 50 live concerts across Scotland. These are taking place in isolated rural Touring with Walter & Joan Gray Home, Scalloway areas and care settings situated within areas of multiple deprivation. TOTAL E&P UK Limited Photo: Ben Mullay The project will reach approximately Total E&P UK Limited have been in 1,000 people in care by the end of ‘Music and singing is very partnership with Music in Hospitals March 2017. Scotland for 36 years. Thanks to their Shetland Adventures therapeutic, especially generous support, this year, we have for patients.’ Along with guitars, mandolin, small been able to reach audiences once again Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick pipes, harmonicas and their voices, ‘One of the residents who has been in , across the North East, the MiH musicians, Davy McMartin, Charlie having a difficult time recently, Highlands and Islands and we made it Gorman & Derek Richardson spent a week said “that made my day”, he back up to the Shetland Islands too. travelling across the Shetland Islands smiled and joined in throughout. giving performances in care settings for ‘This music event enhanced our It was a joy to see him so happy.’ people of all ages. Scottish traditional residents’ lives greatly. Music Millbrae Care Home, Coatbridge music, along with contemporary folk and brings a great deal of joy to some country songs were the order of the people with dementia.’ Photo: Stewart Attwood week with all audience members being Edward Thomason House, Lerwick encouraged to make requests, to join in Over the Sea to Skye and participate in the music sessions. Support from GlaxoSmithKline enabled us to return to care settings on the spectacular . MiH duo singer Kirsten Easdale and accordionist Gregor Lowrey gave live performances for audience members in

Photo: Ben Mullay Broadford, Portree and Uig.

From MiH musician Kirsten Easdale’s tour diary: “It is always nice if we can include a local song or tune and on this occasion we performed Blue Skies, The Skye Boat song (which must be our most requested song!) as well as a couple of Gaelic waltzes and songs for the Gaelic speakers who were there. However, not everyone we come across was a Sgiathanach (person from Skye), and we had one chap join in and help us with Maybe it’s because I’m a Londoner.” ‘The musicians were very successful in the way they got the audience involved. Given the correct encouragement, “That took me back – they don’t you can see a different side to some individuals.’ make songs like them anymore.” Tigh na Drochaid, Portree 7 Photo: Davy McMartin Photo: Ben Mullay An Acarsaid, Broadford 8 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk A CLOSER LOOK… mental health and recovery JAMMING at THE HIVE OPERA TEA with ART IN THE GART Mental Health Awareness Week this in partnership with SAMH and the Gartnavel Royal Hospital year had a focus on relationships. These bonds and ties with others are Every fortnight, MiH singer and guitarist, Charlie Gorman, It’s a Sunday afternoon at Gartnavel Royal Hospital in Glasgow. important to our well-being, and sits within a circle of chairs at the Hive café space at the Patients, their family members and staff begin to gather within for those people with a diagnosis Royal Edinburgh Hospital and is joined by service users. a public area in the hospital and are met by musicians: singers, of mental illness, relationships can Here, the live music is co-created by everyone present. pianists or cellists and violinists. An hour of well-known opera often play an even more important Audience members are also the performers; they take the favourites and arias soar to the top of the building. Here, live role in their recovery. It is with this in lead, perform and play their own instruments whilst music is designed to be shared and to encourage service users, mind that we have been developing being accompanied and encouraged by Charlie. staff, family members and people from the local community a series of services, specifically They too, are Music in Hospitals. to come together to be a part of these afternoon concerts. designed to encourage relationship building, new bonds and friendships The group size taking part in the Music Jam sessions has grown over the past Fiona Sinclair, Volunteer Services Manager at the hospital, manages the within specific audience groups. year, now with up to 30 people taking part at a single get together. Care staff at ‘Art in the Gart’ programme, which brings multiple art forms, performances the Hive tell us that these events engender a sense of control, involvement and and activities into the wards and communal spaces within the hospital. investment for the people within their care. ‘The Opera Tearoom is the legacy of one man, an opera singer, using our acute mental health services. Since the ethos of Art in the Gart is to Music Jam ‘ is one of our busiest activities respond to the passions, needs and likes of patients, and is loved by everyone who attends. the Opera Tearoom was born. Carmen was his favourite opera and so our first Sunday concert ‘Your musicians have There are a few service users who come was “Carmen with Cupcakes”. The concerts still just finished their every week and the buzz they get from continue on a Sunday, once a month and with the Sunday live music singing with Charlie is so inspiring to participation of Music in Hospitals musicians.’ session and it has to watch. be one of the most Fiona Sinclair, moving, participative Patients’ faces really do brighten up after Volunteer Services Manager - North West Sector & Lead, sessions I have seen.’ Art in the Gart they have sung something at the group, Member of staff, they are always so proud of themselves Gartnavel Royal Hospital (rightfully so) and the whole group is always so supportive of each other on Charlie’s lead. Call to action! The group gives people who are often feeling powerless the chance to The insights, support and collaboration of care staff at the Royal Edinburgh express themselves and play us their Hospital and at Gartnavel Royal Hospital, and their deep understanding of favourite song, which is also a wonderful the people they support, have been both the foundations and catalysts of opportunity to get to know the patient’s these successful projects. characters and personalities, which hopefully rebuilds their identity and We are very keen to replicate these models of service with many more care recovery.’ staff in healthcare settings in other parts of Scotland. We want to work Jennifer Learmonth, alongside you, to learn how our service can best support you, your aims and Assistant Activities Worker, the people within your care. Please get in touch on 0131 556 5848 to discuss The Hive your musical ideas and aims with us - we’d love to hear from you.

9 Photo: Ben Mullay 10 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk MUSICIANS ‘There was a lovely lady there who sang beautiful descants with nearly every song. She sang with a great big beaming smile on her face - it was a joy to see and hear her.’ To put it simply, we’d have no music Alex Baer, soprano without our musicians! As an organisation, Music in Hospitals Scotland is committed to ensuring that ‘Some of the patients here had been as many people as possible across the at our previous concert on this ward. country are able to benefit from live One patient, a former guitarist, who still music. The musicians who work with us forms all the chord shapes from his bed, are a key ingredient to our achieving this. complimented us again on playing no wrong notes!’ ‘The concert provided was fantastic David Britain & Gordon Inglis, and the interaction from the singer singers & guitarists with the residents was amazing. He had them all singing and Photo: Ben Mullay Photo: Ben Mullay laughing, also some dancing. It certainly lifted the mood of all ‘The best part for me was noticing that a Mentoring handful of audience members who were and left a smile on all our faces, We are working hard to ensure that the musicians have the including the staff!’ support they need to develop as artists able to connect with initially distant, responded to the music Parklands Care Home, Alloa our audiences. Funding from a small legacy meant that this and by the second half of the concert year we were able to pilot a mentoring scheme for those were singing along with big smiles on musicians new to working with us. Drawing on the wealth their faces – amazing to see. ‘ Auditions of talent, and willingness to help a fellow musician, meant Neil Sturgeon, singer & guitarist To cater for the range of musical tastes and settings, all we had no difficulty pairing people up with our longer- of our musicians have gone through our audition process. established musicians. We’ll be evaluating the pilot, but the The auditions test musicianship, the ability to design a ‘I had a lovely dance with a youngster of early indications are that it is proving a valuable addition to short programme to meet our audiences’ needs and most 106!! She was the most positive person the support already on offer. importantly, they ensure our musicians possess a natural flair I have met in a long time. The staff were for engaging and communicating with people. This year’s amazed when she asked me up to dance auditions had applicants from jazz, Scots traditional, folk, pop Forum and was rather reluctant to sit down and classical backgrounds. Most musicians work as soloists or in small groups of two (after she had worn ME out!).’ or three. As Music in Hospitals Scotland musicians, we aim Billy Strachan, tenor ‘Working for MiH has been a life changing experience to provide a range of for me that I cherish and feel a huge amount of pride opportunities for them ‘6 nurses on a break joined me in creating a ‘We dedicated “Jean’s Reel” to a lady called Jean. She had been very unresponsive in being able to do.’ to come together to “girl backing band” for one of Ciaran’s songs!’ until then, but mouthed ‘thank you’ to me afterwards.’ John Davidson, singer & guitarist meet and share their Heather Innes, singer & bodhran Kate Badcock & Roddy Johnston, flute, guitar, saxophone, pipes, voice & fiddle programmes, ideas and stories with each other. ‘We try to have something for everyone, so that we Our first formal Forum Thank you Light & Bright can hit on those cultural references which speak to took place this year. After performing with Music in Hospitals for 20 years, husband and wife duo, Ann Baird and Bela Simandi certain generations. These are important in that they As well as being a fun (soprano & pianist) have stepped down from their roles as MiH musicians. We will miss them both and are can unlock long forgotten memories, particularly for and creative event it hugely grateful for their support since 1996 and for the many hundreds of concerts they’ve given. those with dementia. When this happens, it is one of also generated lots of the most rewarding parts of being an MiH musician.’ ideas for future training, Ann Baird: What makes it all worthwhile Kirsten Easdale & Gregor Lowrey, singer & accordionist development and “A visitor came in, pulled up a chair and sat close to her mother, a resident. As I started to sing the lady networking. leaned close to her mother and with their heads nearly touching they sang almost every song in our entire program. After the concert the daughter came up to me and said, “We were a musical family and always enjoyed singing together. Thank you for giving my mother back to me today.” 11 12 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk FUNDRAISING AND MiH EVENTS BBC Music Day On friday 3rd June 2016 Music in Hospitals gave over 100 live concerts across the whole of the UK in hospitals, hospices, care homes, day centres and A big thank special schools in support of BBC Music Day 2016. you to It was our busiest day ever, in the history of MiH! everyone Many thanks to everyone who took part. who has Making Music with supported Aberdeen Scotland’s Garden Scheme us this year. Musical Medics MiH flautist Louise Burnet raised over £500 for USSO Aberdeen Musical Medics MiH when she opened her stunning garden The Universities of Scotland Symphony Orchestra gave their supported MiH once again overlooking the Gareloch in May 2016, as part Women of Scotland Lunch 2016 summer concert in aid of MiH Scotland, raising £1,380. this year, raising over £350 of the Scotland’s Garden Scheme. A wander Spine-tingling performances of works by Williams, Bernstein at their winter concert. through the bluebells, rhododendrons and The Women of Scotland Lunch 2016 & Dvorák had feet stomping and shouts of ‘MAMBO’ filling azaleas was followed by teas and home raised an incredible £23,000 for MiH St Stephen’s in Edinburgh. baking and live classical music performed by Scotland. We’d like to thank everyone Dancing Louise Burnet, harpist Megan Garrity and who donated and supported MiH, all Many thanks to the orchestra, to the audience and to conductor pianist Stephen Adam. guests, the WOSL Committee and the Delights Chris Swaffer for bringing it all together - a brilliant night. A ceilidh, swing dancing fantastic speakers: Dr Susan Shenkin, Mash House Gig and much cake! Thanks Elaine C Smith, Rev Sarah Ross and A ‘Best of Scotland’ gig (above) was organised to the guests of Jack Linda Urquhart OBE. by Napier University students Ailie Falconer, Lavender’s farewell party Sophie McCallum, Leigh Innes & Katie McDonald in Edinburgh over £300 Ellen’s Recital at Edinburgh’s Mash House earlier this year. An was raised for MiH. Ellen McNeal (centre right) incredible £525 was raised. gave a fantastic summer performance at her local church, raising £250: Making Friends Gillian Dinsmore held an event in support of MiH in her own “I raised this money at a home to raise Friends and funds for MiH. Guests were treated recital I performed at my to fizz, canapés and a live recital from MiH musicians Alex Baer local church in Edinburgh. and Bob Simans. Generous donations raised £1,500 for our work Really happy to donate to across Scotland. such a great cause.” Pedal Power Marc Spencer-Bowles, who used A Cappella to be a musician for MiH, took on the London Prudential Bike Society Ride in 2016 and raised over Supports MiH £1,000 for our concerts across St Andrew’s University Scotland. A Cappella Society Edinburgh Edinburgh Royal Choral Union has made Music in Many thanks to the Edinburgh Royal Choral Union for Hospitals its Charity Telephone Choir raising £240 for MiH at their festive Christmas Concert. of the Year once again, The choir’s 70th springtime concert ran for three nights Many thanks also to conductor Michael Bawtree, to raising support for at the Churchill Theatre in Edinburgh during April and soprano Sarah Powers and to everyone who donated 13 our concerts in Fife. raised £600 for MiH. so generously into our collection buckets. 14 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk FRIENDS AND LOCAL AMBASSADORS ACCOUNTS 2015/16 MiH Local Ambassadors Income: £438,186 Expenditure: £465,665

Our Local Ambassadors Grants, donations & legacies: £332,599 Direct charitable expenditure £363,219 78% support us by simply (costs of providing live music for people in care) spreading the word Hospitals & care centres: £66,530 about Music in Hospitals Fundraising & publicity: £83,820 18% in their local area. Fundraising events: £21,158 They do this in a Governance: £18,626 4% variety of ways: by Investments: £17,899 nominating us for funds in a local supermarket, volunteering at events, Music in Hospitals collecting cheques on behalf of MiH, promoting MiH Christmas MiH Friends cards, setting up fundraising opportunities, having a photo SCOTLAND UK taken as a local representative of MiH in local press or simply Patron: Sally Magnusson Patron: HRH The Duchess of Gloucester GCVO We like our Friends very much indeed, and without them spreading the word to friends about the charity. President: Sir Thomas Allen CBE we’d be a very quiet charity. Our Friends’ support plays a COMMITTEE Presidents Emeriti: Nella Kerr MBE central part in enabling our musicians to perform in care Our Local Ambassadors choose exactly how they go about Convenor: Gillian Dinsmore (to 14 July 2016) Sylvia Lindsay MBE units throughout the whole of Scotland. supporting the charity, there’s no required level of involvement, Eileen Henry (from 15 July 2016) Vice Presidents: Katie Derham nor job description as such! Whatever activities our Local Dame Evelyn Glennie DBE For a minimum subscription of just £25 a year or a standing order Ambassadors take on, we provide office support every step of Members: Julian Lloyd Webber from as little as £2 a month, our Friends receive priority bookings the way. In 2017 we will meet 3 times a year, on varying days of Dr Sivasankaran Sashidharan Dame Vera Lynn DBE for all our events, the Friends’ newsletter, and entry into a the week, in different locations across Scotland. We are keen Robin Barr Dame Felicity Lott DBE monthly draw to win RSNO tickets. We are immensely proud to welcome new Local Ambassadors to join our team, from all Dr William Boyd (to 10 November 2016) Richard Stilgoe OBE to have 244 Friends of MiH. William Cowling over Scotland. If this appeals to you and you think you might Chairman: Michael Cooper-Mitchell (to 31 March 2016) Margaret Donaldson be interested in coming along to a meeting to find out more, Peter Fairlie (from 1 April 2016) Their collective support Peter Fairlie please contact Sarah at Music in Hospitals: Vice Chairman: Gillian Dinsmore (to 6 October 2016) helps us to reach over 35,000 Eileen Henry [email protected] 0131 556 5848 Peter Fairlie (from 6 October to 31 March) people in care each year. If Dr Alan Jacques John Middleton (from 1 April 2016) you would like to join our Prof Jean Ker (from 10 November 2016) Hon Treasurer: Arthur Davey Friends group and support Helen Lawson (to 10 November 2016) our musicians’ work, please Jennifer Logan TRUSTEES: contact the office on Lorimer Mackenzie Adrian Platt (to 6 October 2016), Alan Jacques, Arthur Davey, 0131 556 5848 and we’ll Dr Fiona Robertson Fiona McIntosh (from 6 October 2016), Helen Rayfield, sign you up! Sheila Watt Gillian Dinsmore (to 6 October 2016), Ingrid Surgenor MBE (from 6 October 2016), Scotland Office Jeremy Huw (from 6 October 2016), John Middleton, Roger Luxmoore-Styles, Left: Ailie Falconer, who Florence Burke Michael Cooper (to 6 October 2016), Michael Taylor (to 6 October 2016), organised the Mash House Gig Sarah Bax Mike Cooper-Mitchell (to 6 October 2016), Peter Fairlie, in aid of MiH Laura Dancer Prue Keely Davies (from 6 October 2016), Dr Sivasankaran Sashidharan, Penny Johnston Sarah Mallock (from 6 October 2016) Right: Local Ambassadors L to R: Kirstyn Knowles Liz East, Fiona Dinsmore, Andrew Macaulay Grace Durham, Anne Sturrock, Kirsty Walker (maternity cover) 15 Sheila Watt Bernadette Wright 16 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk STAFF CHANGES 2015-16 SUPPORTERS Office Administrator Change of Convenor Thank you to all our supporters. We are immensely grateful to all of the charitable trusts, businesses, individuals and Friends of Music in Hospitals for their generous support, without which, none of our work could take place. Farewell Gillian Dinsmore Major contributions during 2015-16 have come from the following: After 35 years with the charity as Avril Convenor, Committee Member, Trustee Aberbrothock Skea Trust J & J R Wilson Trust St Katharine’s Fund In June 2016 we said and all round unstoppable supporter, Aberdeen Musical Medics James C Hardie Charitable Trust St Nicholas Primary School, Broxburn a very fond farewell Gillian Dinsmore stood down from Alexander Moncur Trust James Wood Bequest Fund Stafford Trust to Avril Abbott, our the above roles in October 2016. We Annie McLean Trust for the Elderly Jennie S Gordon Memorial Foundation Stevenston Charitable Trust Office Administrator are hugely grateful to Gillian for Archie Foundation John Lewis, Edinburgh TA Fund who had been with everything she has done to support Balfour and Manson John Younger Trust Talteg Ltd MiH for 4 years. We MiH over the years and we’re relieved Bank of Scotland Foundation Kennedy Charitable Trust Tay Charitable Trust wish Avril all the best that she will continue to be one of our Best Trust Leith Neighbourhood Partnership Tomian Jewellers with her new job. Local Ambassadors in Glasgow. Binks Trust Lothian Buses Employees’ Charities Fund TOTAL E&P UK Limited Broughton Spurtle M V Hillhouse Trust Trades House of Glasgow Commonwealth Fund Bruce Charitable Trust MacLennan Trust Universities of Scotland Symphony Orchestra Welcome Eileen Henry Cairn Energy plc Martin Charitable Trust University of St Andrews Charities Campaign Into the role, we are delighted to Church of the Good Shepherd, S. Queensferry Martin Connell Charitable Trust Verden Sykes Trust Andrew welcome Eileen Henry who has worked We welcomed Co-operative Fund Monifieth Parish Church of Scotland Guild W G Forsyth Fund alongside Gillian in the Scottish Andrew Macaulay Condies Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers Morningfield Association Waitrose, Byres Road, Glasgow Committee of MiH since 2014. Eileen is to our office team in ConocoPhillips (UK) Ltd Morrisons Foundation Whitaker Charitable Trust a retired lawyer whose speciality was August 2016. Andrew Craignish Trust Mrs A A Clutterbuck Trust William & Patricia Venton Charitable Trust in executory administration and law previously worked with Crerar Hotels Trust Mrs J T Isles-Denny’s Trust for the elderly. In the past Eileen also Edinburgh University Crosbie Matthew Funeral Directors Nancie Massey Charitable Trust Local Councils providing support in 2015/16 served on the Children’s Panel. and as our new Office Cruden Foundation Nationwide Building Society Angus Council As well as having a particular interest Administrator is busy D W T Cargill Fund New Kilpatrick Church City of Edinburgh Council in the benefits of music for all ages and keeping us all Paterson Logan Charitable Trust Dundee City Council capabilities, Eileen is a keen theatre Davidson (Nairn) Charitable Trust firmly on track! East Dunbartonshire Council goer. We’re very much looking forward Dunard Fund Penpont Charitable Trust Council to working alongside Eileen during Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation PF Charitable Trust Council her Convenor-ship. Edinburgh Royal Choral Union Pixel Fund Forteviot Charitable Trust Plum Trust Foundation Scotland PoppyScotland Highland Council Chief Executive Friends of Pitlochry Community Hospital Trust Council Friends of Robert Barr Charitable Trust North Lanarkshire Council Farewell Alison Gannochy Trust Robertson Trust Perth & Kinross Council Gibson Graham Charitable Trust Ronald Miller Foundation Renfrewshire Council Glasgow Nursing & Medical Relief Association Rotary Club of Dalkeith South Ayrshire Council After an incredible 25 years with the charity GlaxoSmithKline Rotary Club of Edinburgh (Jubilee Charity Fund) West Dunbartonshire Council Council Alison Frazer retired as Chief Executive of MiH Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust Rotary Club of North Berwick Hayward Sanderson Trust Saints and Sinners Club of Scotland Scotland at the end of February 2016. Since Heiton and Morebattle Choir Scottish Government then, Alison has been awarded an MBE for Helensburgh Lawn Tennis Club Scottish Power Foundation Additional thanks to those who would prefer their support to remain anonymous and to services to patients in the Queen’s Birthday Hilton in the Community Foundation Sick Kids Friends Foundation Hinshelwood Gibson Trust Souter Charitable Trust the many individuals who have also given donations throughout the year. Honours. We are thrilled that Alison’s efforts Hugh and Mary Miller Bequest SSE Community Fund have been recognised in this way. Hugh Fraser Foundation St Cadoc’s Bridge Cafe, Newton Mearns 17 18 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk Music In Hospitals Venues List 2015 -16 CH - Care Home NH - Nursing Home Music In Hospitals Venues List 2015 -16 CH - Care Home NH - Nursing Home AYRSHIRE & ARRAN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY FORTH VALLEY Glasgow, Davislea CH GRAMPIAN Insch, Drumdarroch House Glasgow, Deanfield CH Inverbervie, Castle Lodge Alloway, Rozelle Holm Farm NH Annan Court CH Airth, Airthrey CH Glasgow, Drumchapel Hospital Aberdeen, Balnagask House Inverurie Day Care Centre Ardrossan, South Beach House Beattock, Beackttoch Day Centre Alloa, Clackmannan Community Hospital Glasgow, Drumry House Aberdeen, Broomhill Park Inverurie, Blythewood Home Ayr, Borgue, Senwick House Alloa, Parklands CH Glasgow, Eastwood Court NH Aberdeen, Cloverfield Grove Inverurie, Garioch NH Ayr, Airlie House Castle Douglas, Dunjop NH Alloa, The Friendship Club Glasgow, Ferguson Anderson Centre Aberdeen, Craigievar Court Kemnay, Littlewood Court Ayr, Ayrshire Hospice Dalbeattie, Munches Park House Balfron, Strathendrick Glasgow, Flourish House Aberdeen, Forestgait CH Kincorth, Sue Ryder Home Ayr, Broomfield House Dumfries Adult Resource Centre Bannockburn, Fairview CH Glasgow, Four Hills NH Aberdeen, Hamewith Lodge Laurencekirk, Burnside NH Ayr, Cumnor Hall Dumfries, Acorn House Bo'ness Hospital Glasgow, Fulton Lodge Aberdeen, Hawkhill House NH Laurencekirk, Kirk Lodge Ayr, Glenfairn House Dumfries, Charnwood Lodge Bridge of Allan, Allan Lodge Glasgow, Gartnavel Royal Hospital Aberdeen, James Tyrrell Centre Mintlaw, Abbey Court Very Sheltered Housing Ayr, Heathfield House CH Dumfries, Dalawoodie House Callander, Ashlea House CH Glasgow, Glenafton NH Aberdeen, Jesmond CH New Deer, Culsh House Ayr, Overmills Day Centre Dumfries, Goldielea Home Denny, Strathcarron Hospice Glasgow, Golfhill NH Aberdeen, Kingsmead Home Newtonvale Court, Aberdeen Ayr, South Lodge CH Dumfries, Lochduhar NH Dunblane, Randolph Hill NH Glasgow, Greenfield Park Care Centre Aberdeen, Maryfield East NH Old Meldrum, Westbank House Ayr, Stroke Folk Dumfries, Parkhead Court Sheltered Housing Falkirk Community Hospital Glasgow, Hawthorn House Aberdeen, Millbank House Peterhead, Allandale House Ayr, Templeton House Dumfries, Roseland House Falkirk, Burnbrae Home Glasgow, Jewish Care Scotland (Thistle Club) Aberdeen, Northcote Lodge CH Peterhead, Grange Park CH Beith, Alzheimer Scotland Gatehouse of Fleet, Fleet Valley CH Falkirk, St Margaret's House Glasgow, Jordanhill CH Aberdeen, Riverside CH Peterhead, Kirkburn Court CH Beith, Spiers CH Kirkcudbright, Merse House Falkirk, Summerdale Home Glasgow, Lammermoor Gardens Aberdeen, Rosehill Day Centre Peterhead, Sunnybank NH Beith, Thistleknowe CH Lockerbie, Westfield CH Grangemouth, Cunningham House Glasgow, Aberdeen, Rosewell House Peterhead, Willowbank Day Service Cumnock, East Ayrshire Community Centre Moffat, Bankfoot House Grangemouth, Oswald Avenue Day Centre Glasgow, Lilyburn CH Aberdeen, Peterhead, Wyndwell CH Dalmellington, Dalmellington Care Centre Moffat, The Friday Community Club , Glasgow, Loancroft House Aberdeen, Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital Portlethen Day Centre Dalmellington, Glebe House Newton Stewart, Ashgrove Court Larbert, Forth Valley Royal Glasgow, Mansionhouse Unit Hospital Aberdeen, Portlethen, Lethen Park CH Dalry Community Centre Newton Stewart, Cornwall Park Larbert, Torwoodhall CH Glasgow, Marie Curie Hospice Aberdeen, Royal Infirmary Portsoy, Durnhythe Care Home Dundonald Nursing Home Newton Stewart, Cumloden Manor NH Polmont, Oakbank CH Glasgow, Mearnskirk House Aberdeen, Rubislaw Park CH Rothienorman, Badenscoth House NH Galston Friendship Club Newton Stewart, Glentrool Day Centre Community Hospital Glasgow, Merrylee Lodge Aberdeen, Simeon Care for the Elderly Stonehaven, Carron Stroke Group Galston, West Park RH Newton Stewart, The Riverside Centre Stirling, Annfield House Glasgow, Mugdock House CH Aberdeen, Stocket Grange CH Stonehaven, Clashfarquhar House Girvan, Ainslie Manor NH Palnackie, Barlochan House Stirling, Wallace View CH Glasgow, Nazareth House Aberdeen, The Cowdray Club Stonehaven, Edenholme CH Girvan, Hillcrest CH Sanquhar, Queensberry CH Stirling, Wellgreen CH Glasgow, Norwood House Aberdeen, Tor-Na-Dee Care Centre Stonehaven, Forest View Centre Irvine, Abbeyfield House Stranraer, Thorney Croft CH Stirling, William Simpson's Home Glasgow, Oakbridge CH Aberdeen, Woodend Hospital Stonehaven, Havencourt CH Irvine, Greenbank NH Thornhill Hospital Glasgow, Oran Street Day Centre Aberdeen, Woodside CH Stonehaven, Kincardine & Deeside Befriending Kilmarnock, Crosshouse Hospital Thornhill, Briery Park CH Glasgow, Quayside NH Aberlour, Speyside CH Stonehaven, Mowat Court NH Kilmarnock, The Howard Centre GREATER GLASGOW & CLYDE Glasgow, Rannoch House Aboyne, Allachburn CH Tarland, Alastrean House Kilwinning, Fergushill Adult Resource Centre Glasgow, Rodger Park CH Aboyne, Praesmohr House Turriff Care Home Maybole, Fairknowe House NH FIFE Alexandria, Glasgow, Rowantree NH Alford, Hamewith Court Westhill, Pitcairn Lodge CH Patna, Burnfoot House CH Anniesland, Erskine Home Glasgow, Rowantree Rodgerpark CH Ballater, Craigard House CH Prestwick, Berelands House CH Burntisland, Linksview Home Balloch, Robin House Glasgow, Royal Hospital for Children Balmedie House Prestwick, Biggart Memorial Hospital Cupar, Lunardi Court Bishopton, Erskine Home Glasgow, Southern General Hospital Banchory, Annesley House HIGHLAND Prestwick, Queen's CH Cupar, Northeden House Bishopton, Erskine Park Home Glasgow, Banchory, Bellfield Home Stewarton, St Columba's Friendship Group Cupar, Pitlair House Clydebank, St Margaret's Hospice Glasgow, The Banchory, Pitmurchie House Ardrishaig, Ardfenaig Home Whiting Bay, Cooriedoon CH Cupar, Dumbarton, Castle View NH Glasgow, Thornwood Hall Banff Care Home Aviemore, Glen Centre Dunfermline, Canmore Lodge Dumbarton, Strathleven CH Glasgow, Whitecraigs CH Banff, Dounemount CH Ballachulish, Abbeyfield House Dunfermline, Dollar Court Erskine, Erskine Mains Home Glasgow, Williamwood House Bridge of Don, Grandholm CH Brora, Beachview Lodge BORDERS Dunfermline, Jean Mackie Centre Erskine, Little Inch Erskine Care Centre Greenock, Alt-na-Craig House Brimmond Court, Aberdeen Dunfermline, Matthew Fyfe Home Glasgow, Antonine House Greenock, Ardgowan Hospice Buckie, Netherha' NH Campbeltown, Auchinlee RH Coldstream, Lennel House Dunfermline, Newlands CH Glasgow, Applecross NH Greenock, Bagatelle NH Crimond House CH Campbeltown, Kintyre Care Centre Galashiels Nursing Home Dunfermline, Queen Margaret Hospital Glasgow, Ardencraig CH Greenock, Glenfield Home Cullen, Wakefield House Campbeltown, Lorne Campbell Court Galashiels, Waverley Home Glenrothes, Abbotsford NH Glasgow, Balmanno House Greenock, Mariners' Home Dufftown, Stephen Hospital Campbeltown, Woodlands Centre Hawick, Deanfield Kincardine-on-Forth, Forth Bay CH Glasgow, Birdston NH Inchinnan, Little Inch CH Elgin, Anderson's CH Cromarty, Shoremill CH Jedburgh, Knowesouth NH Kirkcaldy, Victoria Hospital Glasgow, Boquhanran House Paisley, Accord Hospice Elgin, Cedarwood CH Dingwall, Fodderty House Kelso Hospital Kirkcaldy, Victoria Hospice Unit Glasgow, Buchanan House CH Paisley, Elgin, The Oaks Hospice Dingwall, Wyvis House CH Kelso, Grove House Lochgelly, Jenny Gray House Glasgow, Buchanan Lodge CH Paisley, Hunterhill CH Ellon, Auchtercrag CH Dornoch, Oversteps CH Kelso, Queen's House Newport on Tay, Leng Resource Centre Glasgow, Burnfield CH Paisley, Montrose CH Ellon, Ythanvale Home Dornoch, The Meadows Care Centre Lamancha, Whim Hall NH Rosyth, Orchard Head House Glasgow, Canniesburn NH Renfrew Care Home Fraserburgh, Buchanan House CH Drumnadrochit, Glenurquhart Centre Melrose, Borders General Hospital St Andrews House CH Glasgow, Clarence Court Fraserburgh, Kynnaird House Fort Augustus, Telford Centre Peebles NH St Andrews, Balnacarron CH Glasgow, Craigbank CH Fraserburgh, St Modans CH Fort William, St Andrews, Gibson House CH Glasgow, Crossmyloof Resource Centre Huntly, Alexander Scotts Hospital Fort William, Invernevis House Glasgow, Cumbrae House Huntly, Jubilee Hospital Fort William, Moss Park Care Centre Glasgow, Darnley Court Nursing Centre Insch Day Centre Gairloch, Strathburn House 19 Glasgow, David Cargill House Insch Hospital Golspie, Seaforth House 20 musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk musicinhospitalsscotland.org.uk Music In Hospitals Venues List 2015 -16 CH - Care Home NH - Nursing Home Music In Hospitals Venues List 2015 -16 CH - Care Home NH - Nursing Home Grantown-on-Spey, Grandview House Ullapool, Lochbroom House LOTHIAN Edinburgh, St Crispin's School TAYSIDE Dunning, Kippen House CH Grantown-on-Spey, Grant House Wick, Laurandy Day Centre Edinburgh, Strachan House Edzell, Glens CH Grantown-on-Spey, Ian Charles Hospital Wick, Pulteney House Bathgate, Redmill NH Edinburgh, Struan Lodge Aberfeldy, Dalweem Home Forfar, Beech Hill Court Helensburgh, Lochside CH Wick, Riverside House CH Blackburn, Almond Vale Gardens CH Edinburgh, The Elms Arbroath, Antiquary House Forfar, Beech Hill House Helensburgh, Northwood House Wick, Seaview House Bonnyrigg, Midlothian Community Hospital Edinburgh, The Arbroath, Cairnie Lodge NH Forfar, Finavon Court Inveraray, Chalmers Court Bonnyrigg, Nazareth House Edinburgh, Thorburn Manor NH Arbroath, Kendale Hall CH Forfar, Lilybank Adult Resource Centre Invergordon, County Community Bonnyrigg, Springfield Bank Care Centre Edinburgh, Tor Christian NH Arbroath, Lochlands Resource Centre Forfar, Lochbank House Inverness, Ach-an-Eas LANARKSHIRE Broxburn Nursing Home Edinburgh, Victoria Manor NH Arbroath, Lunan Court Forfar, St David's CH Inverness, Aden House Broxburn, Holmesview NH Edinburgh, Viewpark Home Arbroath, Monkbarns House Forfar, The Gables Home Inverness, Cameron House Airdrie, Harry Walker Integrated Day Services Dalkeith, Archview Lodge CH Edinburgh, Western General Arbroath, Seaton Grove Kinross, Rachel House Inverness, Cradlehall CH Airdrie, Monklands District General Hospital Dunbar, Edinburgh, Whitefoord House Auchterarder, Glencairn House CH Kirriemuir, Lisden CH Inverness, Elmgrove NH Airdrie, Rawyards House CH Dunbar, Lammermuir House Gorebridge, Newbyres Village Auchterarder, St Margaret's Hospital Kirriemuir, Storyville House Inverness, Fairfield CH Airdrie, Skye View Care Centre East Linton, Lynton Centre Gullane, Muirfield CH Balhousie Luncarty House Marywell, Tarriebank House Inverness, Highland Hospice Bellshill, Frank Ferguson Senior Citizen Centre Edinburgh, Abercorn CH Haddington, East Fortune House Birnam, Rivendell Home Milnathort, Ashley House Inverness, Highview House Bellshill, Hatton Lea NH Edinburgh, Haddington, Florabank RH Blairgowrie Community Hospital Monifieth, St Mary's CH Inverness, Isobel Fraser Home Cleland Hospital Edinburgh, Balfour House Haddington, Herdmanflat Hospital Blairgowrie, Beech Manor CH Monifieth, Tigh-na Muirn Inverness, Kingsmills CH Coatbridge, East Stewart Street Day Centre Edinburgh, Belleville Lodge Haddington, Hilton Lodge CH Blairgowrie, Hope Park House Montrose Care Home Inverness, Leonard Cheshire Services Coatbridge, Millbrae CH Edinburgh, Blenham House Lasswade, Drummond Grange CH Blairgowrie, Northlands NH Montrose, Dorward House Inverness, Mackenzie Centre Coatbridge, Summerlee House Edinburgh, Braeburn CH Linlithgow Care Home Blairgowrie, Rosemount CH Montrose, Fordmill NH Inverness, Mandaville CH Cumbernauld, Carrickstone CH Edinburgh, Braeside House Linlithgow Link Day Centre Blairgowrie, Stormont Lodge CH Perth, Beechgrove House Inverness, Meallmore Lodge CH Cumbernauld, Comunity Men's Group Edinburgh, Braid Hills Linlithgow, St Michael's Hospital Brechin, Bearehill CH Perth, Carpenter Court Sheltered Housing Inverness, Merkinch Friendship Club Cumbernauld, Rannoch Lodge NH Edinburgh, Chamberlain CH Livingston, Dedridge Good Neighbour Network Brechin, Macmillan Day Unit Perth, Charterhouse Sheltered Housing Inverness, New Craigs Hospital Cumbernauld, The Village NH Edinburgh, Claremont Park NH Livingston, Eliburn Day Centre Brechin, Stracathro Hospital Perth, Cornhill Macmillan Day Centre Inverness, East Kilbride, Hairmyres Hospital Edinburgh, Clovenstone CH Livingston, St John's Hospital Brechin, The Glade Perth, Craigieknowes CH Inverness, Royal Northern Infirmary East Kilbride, McKillop Gardens Edinburgh, Cluny Lodge Loanhead, Pinevilla NH Bridge of Earn, Moncreiffe CH Perth, Dalguise Centre CH Inverness, Southside NH East Kilbride, Meldrum Gardens Edinburgh, Eagle Lodge , Eskgreen Home Broughty Ferry, Ferry House Perth, Kincarrathie House Inverness, Woodlands Centre East Kilbride, Meldrum House Day C Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association North Berwick Day Centre Broughty Ferry, Rosendael Perth, Louisebrae CH Isle of Islay, Gortanvogie Residential Home East Kilbride, Westwood House CH Edinburgh, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary North Berwick, Astley House Broughty Ferry,The Bughties NH Perth, Kingussie, Wade Centre Hamilton, Abercorn House Edinburgh, Eildon House North Berwick, Edington Cottage Hospital Carnoustie, Kinloch Care Centre Perth, New Rannoch Day Centre Lochcarron, Howard Doris Centre Hamilton, Newberry/Rooney Centre Edinburgh, Ellen's Glen North Berwick, Fidra NH Comrie, Dalginross House Perth, North Inch House Lochgilphead, MS Therapy Centre Mid-Argyll Hamilton, Udston Hospital Edinburgh, Erskine Home North Berwick, Leuchie House Coupar Angus CH Perth, Strathtay House Lochgilphead, Mid Argyll Hospital Lanark, Beechgrove CH Edinburgh, Ferryfield House North Berwick, The Abbey Crieff Care Home Perth, Viewlands House Lybster Day Centre, Lybster Lanark, McClymont House Edinburgh, Ferrylee CH Pencaitland, Tyneholm Stables NH Crieff Community Hospital Perth, Vision PK Muir of Ord, Urray House Motherwell Integrated Day Service Edinburgh, Findlay House Port Seton, John Bellany Day Centre Crieff, Ancaster House CH Pitlochry Care Home Mull, Bowman Court Motherwell, Avondale CH Edinburgh, Ford's Road Home Prestonpans, Harlaw Hill Day Centre Crieff, Ashdene Court Pitlochry Community Hospital Nairn, Alzheimer Scotland Motherwell, Park Springs CH Edinburgh, Forthland Lodge Tranent, Tranent CH Crieff, Ashdene House Scone, Catmoor House Nairn, Bruach House Rutherglen, David Walker Gardens Edinburgh, Jewel House Whitburn, Brucefield House Crieff, Richmond House Scone, Robert Douglas Memorial Home Nairn, Carolton CH Shotts, Rosehall Manor NH Edinburgh, Laverock House Whitburn, Tippethill Hospital Crieff, The Birches Nairn, Hebron House Stonehouse Hospital Edinburgh, Lennox House Wilkieston, The Linburn Centre Crieff, Wardside House Nairn, St Olaf's CH Strathaven, Avon Park CH Edinburgh, Letham Park CH Dundee Blind & Partially Sighted Society WESTERN ISLES Nairn, Whinnieknowe Strathaven, Collisdene CH Edinburgh, Dundee, Ballumbie Court NH Newtonmore, Main's House Uddingston, Croftbank House Edinburgh, Lorimer House SHETLAND Dundee, Benvie CH Carinish (North Uist), Trianaid Home Oban Hospice Uddingston, Highgate CH Edinburgh, Lothian Early Onset Support Service Dundee, Carmichael House NH Lochboisdale (South Uist), Sacred Heart House Oban, Eadar Glinn CH Uddingston, Rosepark NH Edinburgh, Marie Curie Hospice Kirkwall, Gilbertson Day Centre Dundee, Clement Park CH Stornoway (Lewis), Bethesda Hospice Oban, Lynn Court Wishaw, Belhaven House Edinburgh, Marionville Court Kirkwall, St Colm's Day Centre Dundee, Craigie House Stornoway (Lewis), Dun Berisay Home Oban, Lynn of Lorne NH Wishaw, Kirknowe NH Edinburgh, Milan Senior Welfar Organisation Brae, North Haven Care Centre Dundee, Forebank CH Stornoway (Lewis), Dun Eisdean Home Oban, North Argyll House Wishaw, Netherton Court Edinburgh, Morlich House Lerwick, Anderson High School Dundee, Janet Brougham House Stornoway (Lewis), Ospadal nan Eilean Wishaw, Thornhill House Edinburgh, Murrayfield House Lerwick, Gilbert Bain Hospital Dundee, Lochleven CH Tarbert (Harris), Harris House Portree, Budhmor House Wishaw Integrated Day Service Edinburgh, Murraypark Hospital Lerwick, Shetland Stroke Group Dundee, Menzieshill House Portree, Home Farm NH Edinburgh, North Edinburgh Dementia Centre Scalloway, Walter & Joan Gray CH Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Portree, Tigh na Drochaid Resource Centre Edinburgh, North Merchiston CH Shetland, Overtonlea Home Dundee, Pitkerro Care Centre Stornoway, Solas Day Centre Edinburgh, Porthaven House Unst, Nordalea CH Dundee, Riverside View CH Strathpeffer, Strathallan House Edinburgh, Queen's Bay Lodge CH Walls, Wastview CH Dundee, Rose House NH Tain, Innis Mhor Edinburgh, Royal Edinburgh Hospital Yell, Isleshavn Care Centre Dundee, Roxburghe House Thurso, Achvarasdal House Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Sick Children Dundee, Royal Victoria Hospital Thurso, Bayview House Edinburgh, Royal Victoria Hospital Dundee, St Margaret's Home Tongue, North Coast Connection 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