Residents spice up their day with Indian celebration

4 August 2026

Residents at a Fortrose care home experienced the sights, sounds and flavours of India during a day of traditional food, music, dance and cultural activities.

Organised with the support of colleagues from the Indian subcontinent, the celebration at Eilean Dubh saw residents create Indian-inspired greeting cards, prepare the popular sweet treat gulab jamun, sample masala chai and enjoy a delicious home-cooked Indian meal.

Residents were also treated to a traditional Indian dance performed by carer Ancy Saji Abraham, who is originally from Kerala.

Carrie Mudge, wellbeing coordinator at Eilean Dubh, said: “It was wonderful to see our residents embrace the sights, sounds and flavours of India. They had great fun taking part in the activities, trying traditional treats and enjoying Ancy's traditional dance performance.

“We're incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated team of colleagues from overseas, and this was a lovely opportunity to celebrate one of the many cultures that make Eilean Dubh so special.”