Highlights of a year at Erskine

Full Annual Review 2009 (2MB)

MARCH

PC Donald Kettrick ran a double marathon in 9hrs 29mins, raising over £2,000

APRIL

Erskine became the official charity partner of Heart of Midlothian FC for season 2009/10

MAY

84 competitors run for Erskine in the Edinburgh Marathon

JUNE

New Erskine Ambassador Chris Moon launches Erskine Week

JULY

First Minister Alex Salmond lends his support to Erskine at the Royal Highland Show

AUGUST

Erskine veteran Hugh O’Neill celebrates 40 years as a resident of The Erskine Home, Bishopton

SEPTEMBER

The Erskine Military Ball raises over £49,000

OCTOBER

The first phase of the newly-built veterans cottages at Erskine are unveiled

NOVEMBER

Rangers Assembly present £3,000 cheque to Erskine veteran Joe Parker at Ibrox

DECEMBER

Generous taxi driver Robert Malcolm brands his taxi in Erskine colours for free

JANUARY

A group of life-long friends Loony Dook in the River Forth to raise money

FEBRUARY

BAE Systems launches a two-year charity partnership to raise vital funds for Erskine