Trustees
Andrew Wemyss
Chairman
Andrew was a director and chairman of FBR Ltd for 55 years, a land agency and rural surveying business based in Kelso. He has held a number of directorships with various farming related businesses and has recently stepped down as chairman of the Border Ice Rink Ltd. He is a trustee of various private and charitable trusts. The superb care his late mother in law received at QME Care’s Queen’s House attracted him to become involved and to join the Board of Trustees. Andrew is an active member of St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Kelso, where he sits on a number of committees.
Dr Sandy Sutherland
Vice Chair
Sandy was a GP in Midlothian for 30 years before becoming a GP appraiser. While a GP he had a particular interest in care in old age. He was motivated to join the Board following the exceptional care his mother received with QME Care in the last years of her life. Throughout his life he has had an active interest in livestock farming, selling rams at Kelso Ram Sale for many years.
Rachel Jackson
Clinical Matters
Rachel is a retired Occupational Therapist with many years experience working in the field of adult and older peoples’ care. As a Trustee, Rachel takes responsibility for staffing matters and aims to support the continued delivery and development of excellent care to our residents.
Sally Yonge
Finance Matters
Sally joined the Board of Trustees in 2017. Previously an investment manager in Edinburgh and trust department manager for a firm of accountants in Kelso, Sally spent many years working in finance. Recent experience of caring for elderly relatives inspired her to join the Board. Her interests include gardening and she is a Roxburghshire organiser for the charity Scotland’s Gardens.
Dorothy Dobson MBE
General Matters
Dorothy is a Teacher of Physical Education. She taught in Peeblesshire then at the High School of Dundee. Since 1974, she has been based at the University of Dundee, specialising in exercise for people aged 60 and over. Her classes in Dundee (up to 1,000 people per week) contributed to medical research projects studying the effects of exercise and aging. These classes are also run throughout the UK.
William Windram
Legal Matters & HR
William is a partner in a solicitor’s firm with offices in Galashiels and Selkirk. William specialises in handling legal issues affecting older adults. William has been a trustee in a number of charities providing support, including housing for older adults.
Finlay Calder, OBE
General Matters
Finlay is a retired Grain Merchant who lives in Berwickshire. He joined the Board of Trustees in January 2023 having been a regular visitor to Kelso whilst his wife Elizabeth was in residence within Evanthea House. Finlay is an energetic fund raiser for all good causes including QME, Parkinson’s, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, and also the Ukraine.
Dr Gillian Arbuckle
Clinical Matters
Gillian worked for 31 years as a GP partner in Galashiels until her retirement in 2020. Gillian was a GP trainer, and secretary of the Galashiels Local Medical Committee for 20 years as part of her career. Gillian was involved with Dementia care as part of her work, and has first hand experience of caring for a loved one at home.
Angus Armstrong
General Matters
After 30 years of service, Angus retired from the position of Chief Executive of the Greenvale Group which is one of the country’s largest suppliers of fresh pre-packed potatoes. As well as executive leadership skills, Angus comes with a strong commercial background having worked with the UK’s leading retailers for many years. Living in Kelso, Angus was a regular visitor to QME Care while his mother Shirley was a resident in Queen’s House during 2022-2023.
About us
QME Care provides accommodation in three separate houses: Queen’s House is a modern nursing home, Murray House is for people living with Dementia, and Evanthea House provides care for people with cognitive impairment. Find out more.
Tel: 01573 224 886
Email: info@qmecare.org
QME Care, Angraflat Road, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7NS