Meallmore Father’s Day Whisky Label: A Resident’s Tribute

In the latest Meallmore Father’s Day whisky label competition, a painting by the late Betty Milne, a resident of Kynnaird House Care Home, has been chosen to feature on the limited-edition bottle. This winning design creates a beautiful tribute to her creativity, her family, and her deep connection to the Fraserburgh community.

Betty’s painting of the Wine Tower, one of Fraserburgh’s most recognisable local landmarks, was the clear winner in Meallmore’s annual whisky label competition, receiving 77% of the public vote.

The artwork will now appear on a limited-edition bottle of whisky named “Drammie”, developed by Meallmore for Father’s Day. For Betty’s husband David, who still lives at Kynnaird House Care Home in Fraserburgh, and for her wider family, it is a touching way to celebrate Betty’s talent and the places she loved.

The first bottle was presented to David at a special event at Kynnaird House, surrounded by family, friends, residents and colleagues.

A Special Tribute to Betty Milne

Betty lived at Kynnaird House Care Home in Fraserburgh with her husband David. During her time at the home, she was known and loved for her creativity, particularly her painting.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Betty created a number of paintings, some of which she gifted to colleagues at the care home. Her artwork became part of the home’s story and a reminder of the talent, memories and individuality every resident brings with them.

The winning painting was entered into the competition after Deborah Whyte, Senior Carer at Kynnaird House, recognised how special it was and asked Betty’s family for permission to put it forward.

That small act has now turned Betty’s painting into something that will be seen and enjoyed across Meallmore’s care homes in Scotland.

For Kynnaird House, it is a proud and emotional moment. For Betty’s family, it is a lasting tribute. And for everyone who knew her, it is a reminder that creativity does not disappear with age. It stays with people. It tells their story. And sometimes, it ends up on a whisky bottle.

Celebrating Fraserburgh’s Wine Tower Through Art

Betty’s painting features the Wine Tower in Fraserburgh, a landmark with strong local meaning. Built in the 16th century by the Frasers of Philorth, the Wine Tower is Fraserburgh’s oldest building and is steeped in local legend, featuring rare carved stone bosses that have long fascinated historians. and a place closely connected to her own memories.

Her daughter, Margaret Morrison, shared that the family used to live on the Broadsea shore and often walked nearby. Betty would talk about the history of the Wine Tower and the lighthouse, taking her camera with her and later using those scenes as inspiration for her artwork.

That local connection is what makes the winning label feel so personal.

This is not just a painting of a landmark. It is a painting of home. A familiar view. A place tied to family walks, memories and stories.

For a care home in Fraserburgh, that matters. Kynnaird House Care Home is part of the local community, and stories like Betty’s help show how important those local connections are in care. Residents do not arrive without history. They bring places, people, memories, skills, interests and stories with them.

Betty’s Wine Tower painting captures all of that beautifully.

Now, her view of Fraserburgh will be shared with residents, families and colleagues across Meallmore’s 27 care homes.

Public Vote Chooses Betty’s Artwork

This is the second year Meallmore has created a limited-edition Father’s Day whisky bottle.

Each of Meallmore’s care homes across Scotland invited residents, colleagues, families, friends and members of their wider communities to submit artwork for the label design. In total, 30 entries were received, with more than 1,000 votes cast across the group.

Betty’s painting was the standout winner, achieving 77% of the public vote.

The result says a lot about the strength of the artwork, but also about the emotional connection people felt with the story behind it.

There is something lovely about a public vote in a project like this. It gives people a chance to be part of the celebration. It turns a care home activity into a shared community moment. And in this case, it helped honour a much-loved resident whose work clearly resonated with people far beyond the walls of Kynnaird House. This success mirrors findings in elderly care research; studies consistently show that engaging in artistic activities like painting can significantly improve cognitive function, mood, and social connection for older adults by stimulating the brain’s reward system.

Last year’s winning artwork was created by John Picken from Leven Beach Care Home in Fife. Betty’s winning bottle will now sit alongside John’s at Meallmore’s head office in Inverness, with a plaque and display case recognising her achievement.

First Bottle Presented at Kynnaird House Care Home

The first bottle of Drammie was presented to Betty’s husband David at a special celebration at Kynnaird House Care Home on Friday 22 May.

It was exactly the kind of moment that makes a care home feel like a real community. Family, friends, residents and colleagues came together to recognise Betty’s win and celebrate the artwork that had meant so much to those who knew her.

Before the event, the Kynnaird House team also visited the lighthouse with David, taking in the view that inspired Betty’s painting. It gave the celebration an even deeper connection to place, memory and family.

Roselle Alberto, Care Home Manager at Kynnaird House, said the whisky bottle was a lovely tribute to Betty, her family, the home and the wider Fraserburgh community.

She said the team were proud to share Betty’s beautiful painting and that Betty would have been thrilled to see it recognised in this way. She also reflected on how special it was that the artwork featured such a well-known Fraserburgh landmark, allowing Kynnaird House to showcase a stunning part of the local area with Meallmore residents, families and colleagues across Scotland.

That is what makes the story so powerful. It is not only about the finished bottle. It is about the memories behind the artwork, the people who made the celebration happen, and the pride felt by everyone connected to Kynnaird House.

Meaningful Activities in Care Homes

Betty’s story is a brilliant example of why meaningful activities in care homes matter.

Activities are not just there to fill a diary. At their best, they help residents express themselves, revisit memories, share talents, connect with others and continue doing the things that make them feel like themselves.

For some people, that might be painting. For others, it might be music, gardening, cooking, storytelling, going out into the local community, or spending time with family. The activity itself matters, but the meaning behind it matters even more.

Betty’s painting shows how creative activities can become part of someone’s legacy. What began as a personal piece of artwork has now become a Father’s Day whisky label, a family keepsake, a care home celebration and a story shared across Scotland.

That is person-centred care in action.

It is about seeing the person behind the care plan. Their interests. Their memories. Their sense of humour. Their talents. Their family. Their local roots. The things that have shaped who they are.

At Kynnaird House Care Home in Fraserburgh, Betty’s artwork has become a reminder of exactly that.

A Father’s Day Celebration Across Meallmore

Residents across all 27 Meallmore care homes will be invited to enjoy a dram with their loved ones on Father’s Day.

The limited-edition whisky is a simple idea, but it brings together so many important parts of care home life: celebration, family, creativity, community and connection.

For Father’s Day, it also creates a moment for residents and loved ones to come together, raise a glass, share stories and enjoy time with one another.

Cillian Hennessey, CEO of Meallmore, said the whisky label competition was very well received when it was first introduced last year, and the group was delighted to bring it back again.

He said Meallmore was blown away by the response to the public vote, with more than 1,000 people voting. With more than three quarters of the vote, Betty’s painting was the standout winner. He also thanked David and Betty’s family for allowing Meallmore to enjoy and share her incredible work.

About Kynnaird House Care Home in Fraserburgh

Kynnaird House Care Home is part of Meallmore, a Scottish care provider with care homes across Scotland.

Located in Fraserburgh, Kynnaird House supports residents in a warm, welcoming environment where people are known as individuals. Stories like Betty’s show the importance of taking time to understand each resident’s life, interests, memories and connections to the local community.

For families looking for a Fraserburgh care home, it is often these human moments that matter most. Quality care is, of course, essential. But so is kindness. So is dignity. So is helping people continue to feel connected to who they are and what they love.

Betty’s painting of the Wine Tower is a beautiful example of that.

It captures a place she loved, a talent she shared, and a legacy now being celebrated by her family, Kynnaird House and Meallmore care homes across Scotland.

To find out more about life at Kynnaird House Care Home in Fraserburgh, visit the Kynnaird House page or contact the team today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Meallmore Father’s Day whisky label competition?

It is an annual event where residents across Meallmore’s 27 care homes submit original artwork. The winning design is featured on a limited-edition Father’s Day whisky bottle label.

Who won the 2026 whisky label competition?

Betty Milne, a resident at Kynnaird House Care Home in Fraserburgh, won the 2026 competition with her painting of the local Wine Tower.

How many people voted in the competition?

The 2026 competition saw significant community engagement with over 1,000 votes cast, which was double the participation of the previous year.

What is the name of the Meallmore Father’s Day whisky?

The limited-edition whisky is named "Drammie."