Pride and joy at Highland care homes as Parklands Pride returns

Parklands Pride returns to the Highlands this weekend as two north care homes celebrate the LGBT+ community.

Eilean Dubh in Fortrose and Innis Mhor in Tain – part of Parklands Care Homes - will both host Pride events, with performers including Inverness singer and entertainer Sugar Browne, Blair Teska of Scot trad band Tuath, featuring Jarad Rowan, and Highland drag legend Venus Guytrap.


Both events are free and open to the local community.



Organiser Donald Morrison, director of Communications at Parklands Care Homes said: “Last year’s Parklands Pride festival was a wonderful celebration of life, love and diversity. It was a vivid reminder of how powerful it can be when communities come together to support each other.

“This year, we have a fantastic lineup of local performers, all of whom are passionate about supporting the LGBT+ community. These events are more than just entertainment; they are a powerful expression of our solidarity and pride.”

Now in its second year, Parklands Pride has become a symbol of the care group’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. This year, Parklands was a finalist in the Proud Scotland Awards for The Charity / Group Initiative Award.

As well as hosting its own Pride events, Parklands was also a sponsor of this year’s Highland Pride.

The weekend programme includes:
 
· Eilean Dubh Care Home, Ness Road, Fortrose, 
Saturday, 20 July, from 2pm


Pride picnic with performances from Blair Teska with Jarad Rowan, and Sugar Browne.
 
· Innis Mhor Care Home, Craighill Terrace, Tain, 
Sunday, 21 July, from 2pm


Featuring Venus Guytrap, and Blair Teska with Jarad Rowan.