Councillors happy at care home privatisation plan

Highland councillors yesterday welcomed proposals to privatise two Ross-shire care homes saying the move will provide the best care for the elderly.

Members of the local authority’s housing and social work committee agreed that Parklands Ltd should take over operations at Duthac House at Tain and Urray House at Muir of Ord and develop plans to replace them with modern facilities.

It is hoped the new 34-bedroom homes could be open by autumn next year.