Buchanan Lodge is situated in the Bearsden suburb of Glasgow and was originally a convent, which has been carefully converted into a care home, providing nursing and social care.

This is a modern privately-owned care home in a pleasant suburb of Glasgow. When I first visited I was met at the door by a lady with a zimmer who immediately said "I'm glad you've come - they haven't fed the cats today." She took me off to meet a couple of nicely plump cats who were mingling with residents.

The residents were reading, doing embroidery or similar activity and some were listening to a radio. Others were making pancakes, and some were having their hair done. There was a full programme of activities every day, and an excursion from the home once or twice a week. A very positive atmosphere!