Edinburgh Rugby Celebrates Care Home Heroes With Training Session And Matchday Experience

Edinburgh Rugby rolled out the red carpet for residents and colleagues from HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home to provide an unforgettable day of connection, excitement, and appreciation for the social care sector.

Edinburgh Rugby’s Engagement Team, dedicated to honouring the tireless efforts of emergency services, NHS staff, and social care workers, invited Murrayfield House residents and colleagues to an exclusive experience at the team’s open training session on Thursday, March 27.

16 Murrayfield House residents soaked up the electric atmosphere as they watched the Edinburgh Rugby team gear up for their clash against the Dragons. This included Marion Milligan, Margaret Robertson, George Paterson, Gertrude (Trudy) McPherson, William Walker, Elaine Hardie, Rev Hamish Walker, William Banyard, Shelagh Robertson and others.

The residents didn’t just spectate – they mingled with the players, swapped stories, and felt the buzz of anticipation for their next match.

As a grand gesture, Edinburgh Rugby gifted free tickets to the Friday, March 28, allowing nine residents and seven colleagues to cheer from the stands, their voices joining the roar of the crowd.

Fiona Truesdale, HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home Manager, said:
“We are so grateful to the Edinburgh Rugby team for their warmth and generosity. Our residents were thrilled to meet the players, and it was a truly uplifting day for everyone involved. The smiles, stories, and shared moments will be remembered for a long time.”