What does Strathcarron mean to you? For 45 years, Strathcarron Hospice has been part of the lives of thousands of people across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth. Now, two Scottish photographers are helping us tell that story through a new photography exhibition, Strathcarron Stories.

A huge thank you to McDonald’s in the Community Foundation whose support is helping our team keep caring for people in their own homes. 🙏 🚗💙 £25,000 is helping keep our Hospice at Home team on the road. Every mile matters.

10 weeks to go... and every step has a story. 💙 Meet Amy, our very own fundraiser, who is taking on the Strathcarron 10K this October.

When someone is living with a life-limiting illness, staying hydrated can become more difficult, but many people are surprised to learn that it isn't just water that helps. Tea, coffee, milk, smoothies, soup and even jelly can all contribute towards keeping someone hydrated.

🥾Take on the Camino. Support your local hospice charity. For centuries, people have walked the Camino de Santiago seeking challenge, connection and achievement. Find out more and sign up here: www.strathcarronhospice.net/Event/camino...

🩵Got a question about hospice care? ✨ Ask us anything. ✨ Find out what hospice care really means. ✨ Discover how we're here for patients and families long before they might expect. 📍 Falkirk: THIS Friday 7 August | 10am–3pm 📍 Tesco, Cumbernauld: Friday 14 August | 10am–3pm We'd love to see you.

Today, Saturday 1 August 2026, all our services in the Hospice & across our local communities have been funded by the Stirling Referees Association. This funding is the result of the incredible support shown through the Association's annual Sportsman's Dinners over a number of years. Thank you.

Meet Elaine, one of our Clinical Nurse Specialists. No two days are the same. From visiting people in their own homes & working alongside local GP practices to supporting patients & families with our teams at the hospice, Elaine helps people wherever they are, wherever they call home.

🏔️ Could 2027 be the year you conquer the Alps? Our Alps Trek is an unforgettable five-day adventure through the spectacular Mont Blanc region, combining incredible scenery with the chance to make a real difference for patients and families cared for and supported by Strathcarron Hospice.

💧 Did you know the right cup can make drinking easier? Something as simple as changing the type of cup someone uses can make a real difference for people living with swallowing difficulties. It's just one of the many practical ways our specialist teams support patients and families every day.

🍂 BIG prizes. Local impact. 🍂 We’re delighted to share that the Local Hospice Lottery’s 2026 Autumn Super Draw will take place on 21 September 2026 and anyone aged 18 or over can enter! Thank you for supporting your local hospice. Good luck!

Strathcarron #CompassionateCommunities Team recently hosted a fantastic Play in the Park event in Slamannan. Events like these are about more than having fun, they're about reducing isolation and strengthening communities. @CumbernauldExtraInTheCommunity & Fallin Kids Club

🎤"We exist for and because of our local communities." For 45 years, that simple belief has shaped everything we do at Strathcarron Hospice. In this episode of Strathcarron Stories, our Director of Nursing, Marjory Mackay, reflects on what hospice care really means.

"Lovely wee café… delicious food and service with a smile." "A pillar of connection for the Stirling community." "Warm, welcoming and full of heart." The Papermill in the Bellfield Centre, Stirling is more than a café. It's a welcoming space. Come in. Take a seat. We'd love to welcome you

🎤 Looking for a new Podcast listen? ❤️ Strathcarron Stories is a podcast about people. Real conversations that bring connection, warmth, honesty & reassurance when you might need it most. Now on our second series, we take you behind the scenes of Strathcarron Hospice and out into the community.

‼️Just THREE spaces left!‼️ Will one of these spaces be yours? On Saturday 15 August, you could be soaring 1,000ft across the water on an unforgettable zip wire adventure, all while helping local families when they need hospice care most. www.strathcarronhospice.net/Event/zipsli...

👀Have you ever climbed the Kelpies at night?👀 The @TheKiltedPhoto 's remarkable film shows you what could be in store. Sign up today to make sure to secure a place! www.strathcarronhospice.net/Event/kelpie...

Sara, Megan and Tina recently took on a sponsored bungee in aid of Strathcarron in memory of their friend Yvonne who was cared for by Strathcarron. The trio raised a fantastic £700 towards Hospice care dressed in touches of purple - Yvonne's favourite colour 💜 Thank you 🩵

🎤NEW PODCAST DROP! 🎤 We have the pleasure of speaking to Marjory Mackay, our Director of Nursing for over 2 decades. Strathcarron Stories is available on our website, as well as anywhere you get your podcasts. Thank you.

🎤NEW PODCAST DROP! 🎤 Our initial 45th anniversary Strathcarron Stories Podcast conversation started with our very first Matron, Molly Parsons. Now we have the pleasure of speaking to Marjory Mackay, our Director of Nursing and who replaced Molly over 2 decades ago.

Making a regular donation to Strathcarron Hospice is a special way you can help us fund and continue to deliver our services now and in the future 🩵 A regular contribution - be it £10, £20, £50 - whatever you can afford, means the world to us. Donate➡️ www.strathcarronhospice.net/donate/regul...

“I’m lucky to have a career this long which I enjoy. I never imagined I would be here all this time, but I can’t imagine doing anything else."🩵 April shares her 33 year Strathcarron Hospice Nursing story as part of Celebrate 45➡️https://bit.ly/3QJ7haD

📢We are hiring - join our Strathcarron Hospice team!📢 🔹 Social Worker 🔹 Finance Manager 🔹 Consultant in Palliative Medicine x2 Find out more and apply via our website➡️https://www.strathcarronhospice.net/Pages/FAQs/Category/Job-vacancies #recruitment #jobs #healthjobs #carejob

Thank you to Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Stirling & Clackmannan who recently donated a cheque for £300 towards Hospice care. The group also kindly donated a new bench for patients, their loved ones and staff to enjoy the morning sunshine at our front entrance 🌞 #community #fundraising

🎖️ A unique medal, for a special 10K, run by our incredible supporters 🩵 🤩 👟 Pull on your trainers...set yourself the goal...and register NOW for our Strathcarron Hospice 10K 📆 Sunday 18 Oct 2026 📍 Denny Sign up now ➡️https://www.strathcarronhospice.net/Event/strathcarron-hospice-10k-2026 #10K

Hear from experts in palliative care on the latest developments in the sector. Join us for our 14th Palliative Care Conference: "Breaking Boundaries: Innovations and Complexity in Palliative Care" 30 Sept & 1 Oct @StirlingCourtHotel Register now➡️ buff.ly/EWpqpux

Condorrat Amateurs FC captain Kieran is running 10K a day for 50 days in tribute to his beloved aunt Michelle in aid of Strathcarron Hospice as a thank you for her care. Read Kieran's story here➡️ www.strathcarronhospice.net/Pages/News/ Donate to his challenge ➡️https://gofund.me/23e16bf28

Two generous local businesses Tillicoultry Quarries and William Grant & Sons have funded new essential equipment for Strathcarron Hospice community nurses to help support patient care. Read more ➡️ www.strathcarronhospice.net/Pages/News/

Are you a parent grieving the loss of your adult child & would like bereavement support? We are launching a pilot Parent's Bereavement Peer Support Group providing a safe, supportive space to share experiences & connect with others. Find out more fv.scbereavement@nhs.scot

Join our Strathcarron Hospice Lymphoedema Workshop to find out more about the condition and develop skills in how to assist patients. This for professionals event takes place at Strathcarron Hospice, 30 September 2026. Find out more 📧danica.reilly@nhs.scot