Over 40 staff members and guests from across Scotland gathered at the Celebrating Achievement ceremony to mark individual successes and qualifications gained by staff over the past 18 months.

The ceremony was opened by Angela Linton, Hillcrest Group chief executive, who said: “I would like to congratulate everyone for their fantastic achievements; they have done themselves and the Hillcrest Group of Companies proud.

“Our staff team is our greatest asset and we recognise that continued learning is vital in maintaining a workforce equipped to deliver our customers the best service possible.

“In Hillcrest’s 50th year in operation it is fantastic to see that over 80 members of staff, many of whom have been able to join us today, have completed qualifications across a wide variety subjects and specialities.”

Staff achievements ranged from qualifications in building construction and health and social care to coaching and energy awareness.

This event was part of a year of celebrations for the Hillcrest Group of Companies, whose parent, Hillcrest Housing Association, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Providing housing, care, training, skills and employment opportunities, the Hillcrest Group of Companies consists of 5 trading companies; Hillcrest Housing Association, Gowrie Care, Northern Housing Company, Hillcrest Enterprises and Hillcrest Maintenance Services.