St Margaret of Scotland Hospice

02/11/2026

🕯️ On this All Souls’ Day, we honour and remember those who have touched our lives and hearts. Through prayers, offerings, and quiet moments of reflection, we keep their spirits alive in our hearts.

We think especially of the patients who passed away in our care over the past year. It was our deep privilege to walk alongside them and their families, and though they are no longer with us, they remain in our hearts, our prayers and our memories.

At 12 noon today, we will come together for Mass to remember them, to give thanks for their lives, and to hold their families in our thoughts. Whether you join us in person or in spirit, you are warmly welcome to share this moment of remembrance with us.

May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

30/10/2026

A huge thank you to the wonderful children and Teachers from Our Holy Redeemer Primary School who popped in this morning to visit our patients and staff armed with Halloween jokes, plenty of smiles, and lots of sweet treats to share. Their laughter and kindness brought so much joy to everyone and brightened our day in the most special way. 🖤🧡

Visits like these remind us just how fortunate we are to be part of such a caring community. The support we receive from local schools, groups and organisations is truly priceless. Taking the time to connect with our patients and staff, share a smile, tell a joke or simply brighten someone's day can make a world of difference.

Thank you to everyone at Our Holy Redeemer Primary School for bringing a little Halloween magic to the Hospice. You certainly left us smiling long after the last joke was told!

28/10/2026

As we settle into the evening, we’re looking back on the wonderful food served up by our Garden Room team at Sunday’s opening, and what a feast it was! 💙🍽️

From freshly prepared dishes to beautiful home-baked treats, the team pulled out all the stops, serving guests throughout the day and making sure everyone who came along was warmly fed and well looked after. The feedback has been glowing, and it’s no surprise, the food was simply fantastic.

A huge well done to our brilliant Garden Room team for all their hard work. You did us proud!

Fancy tasting it for yourself? The Garden Room is open every day from 7.30am to 7.30pm, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. We’d love to welcome you!

25/10/2026

You can’t have a true celebration without a bit of stripping the willow!

Here is a little glimpse of the incredible spirit and brilliant dancing from our celebration ceilidh.

After such a momentous day, seeing everyone spinning around the floor together was pure joy.

Turn the sound up and enjoy the music!

25/10/2026

Following the official opening and Blessing of The Professor John Welsh Specialist Palliative Care Centre, we topped off the celebrations in true Scottish style with a wonderful celebration ceilidh! The evening was incredible, filled with laughter, lively dancing, and so much gratitude.

After an emotional and historic day marking the beginning of this next chapter for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, seeing everyone come together to dance and celebrate the future of specialist palliative care in our community was the perfect finish.

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the day.

Three cheers to our incredible staff, volunteers, and supporters who make everything we do possible!

25/10/2026

Thank You! What a wonderful day for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice!

We were delighted to welcome so many members of our Hospice community to the official opening and Blessing of The Professor John Welsh Specialist Palliative Care Centre.

Celebrated with Holy Mass led by His Grace the Archbishop of Glasgow, the day marked a significant milestone for St Margaret of Scotland Hospice and the future of specialist palliative care in our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to share in this very special occasion. Together, we are creating a Hospice that matches the excellence of care provided every day by our dedicated staff and volunteers.

Official photos are to follow 📸📹

25/10/2026

💙 Today's the day!

We'll be opening and blessing The Professor John Welsh Specialist Palliative Care Centre at 12 noon. If you can't be with us in person, you can watch the Mass live online from 12 noon, just follow the link below.

Wherever you are, we'd love for you to be part of this special moment with us.

https://www.youtube.com/live/OsY9zDA0dJg

A very special day for our Hospice 💙✨

Tomorrow, Sunday 25 October at 12 noon, we’ll mark a truly special moment in our history with the official opening and blessing of The Professor John Welsh Specialist Palliative Care Centre, celebrated with Holy Mass by His Grace the Archbishop of Glasgow.

While the ceremony has been arranged as an invitation-only occasion, Sister Rita is keen that no dear friend of the Hospice feels overlooked. For over 75 years, we’ve been part of the fabric of Clydebank and far beyond, and if we’ve lost touch with you along the way, please know you’ll always be part of our Hospice family. If you’d like to join us tomorrow, we’d love to welcome you, just call the Hospice on 0141 952 1142 or email [email protected]. Guests are kindly asked to arrive by 11.30am.

For those who can’t be with us in person, the Mass will be streamed online, so you can still be part of this special occasion. Simply follow the link below to watch.

👉 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/OsY9zDA0dJg

The new Centre honours Professor John Welsh and his remarkable contribution to palliative care across Scotland, and it stands as a testament to everyone whose generosity helped make it a reality. This achievement belongs to our whole community, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Wherever you are, thank you for being part of this next chapter in our history.

24/10/2026

A very special day for our Hospice 💙✨

Tomorrow, Sunday 25 October at 12 noon, we’ll mark a truly special moment in our history with the official opening and blessing of The Professor John Welsh Specialist Palliative Care Centre, celebrated with Holy Mass by His Grace the Archbishop of Glasgow.

While the ceremony has been arranged as an invitation-only occasion, Sister Rita is keen that no dear friend of the Hospice feels overlooked. For over 75 years, we’ve been part of the fabric of Clydebank and far beyond, and if we’ve lost touch with you along the way, please know you’ll always be part of our Hospice family. If you’d like to join us tomorrow, we’d love to welcome you, just call the Hospice on 0141 952 1142 or email [email protected]. Guests are kindly asked to arrive by 11.30am.

For those who can’t be with us in person, the Mass will be streamed online, so you can still be part of this special occasion. Simply follow the link below to watch.

👉 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/OsY9zDA0dJg

The new Centre honours Professor John Welsh and his remarkable contribution to palliative care across Scotland, and it stands as a testament to everyone whose generosity helped make it a reality. This achievement belongs to our whole community, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Wherever you are, thank you for being part of this next chapter in our history.

23/10/2026

Today, the Hospice has been a hive of activity as staff and volunteers came together in force to prepare for the opening and blessing of our transformed and newly named "The Professor John Welsh Specialist Palliative Care Centre” this Sunday.

Every corner of the Hospice was filled with energy, dedication, and teamwork. No task was too small and no challenge too great. People stepped well beyond their usual roles, working side by side to ensure our Hospice sparkles and continues to shine for this very special occasion.

Thanks to their hard work, our Hospice now looks every bit as exceptional as the care provided within its walls. From welcoming spaces and beautiful surroundings to the compassion, dignity and kindness our patients and families experience every day, this building reflects the excellence of the people who bring it to life.

We are filled with pride and gratitude. Our Hospice stands ready to shine as a beacon of compassion and outstanding care for our community.

15/10/2026

Thank you to Sutherland Roofing Solutions 💙

Last week the team from Sutherland Roofing Solutions were on site at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, giving our building a full overhaul, clearing the gutters, removing roof moss and getting everything in top condition, completely free of charge, and William and his team have kindly pledged to make it an annual gift.

They came to us in memory of William’s wife Lorna, who passed away in the Hospice earlier this year. William wanted to give something back to Sister Rita and the staff who cared for her. To William and Lorna’s family, thank you. It means the world.

📸 Drone photography: Sutherland Roofing Solutions