The association teamed up with charity partner Weekday Wow Factor to make the most of summer with two seaside trips, a trip to an engineering marvel and the acclaimed Banksy exhibition in Glasgow.

It was part of Glen Oaks’ hugely successful goConnect project which seeks to support tenants and encourage their participation in community cohesion. Social activities, clubs and classes are used to engage with residents whilst attempting to alleviate isolation and loneliness, improving mental health and increasing self-esteem and confidence.

The days out for the over 50s included a trip to the seaside favourite of Largs, a visit to the Falkirk Wheel in Stirlingshire and also free tickets to the recent Banksy exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art which was a sold out attraction.

But for one couple the highlight was a trip “doon the watter” to beautiful Rothesay on Bute.

Residents Mattie and Jackie Wineberg honeymooned at the idyllic Clyde resort 59 years ago and this was their first time back!

Mrs Wineberg said: “The trip was brilliant - we were really lucky with the good weather, too. It brought back so many memories of our honeymoon, and also holidays I had when I was wee. Even at Wemyss Bay, the memories came flooding back and made me emotional. The Rothesay trip was definitely our favourite.”

Brenda Whitelaw, Glen Oaks’ community initiatives manager, said: “The goConnect project is a much-valued project offering support and a firm focus on community wellbeing. It has been a remarkable success and on this occasion we want to say a big thank you to the Scottish Government’s Wellbeing Fund which helped fund the trips.

“Everyone enjoyed themselves but it had a specific appeal for Mr and Mrs Wineberg for whom Rothesay held such special honeymoon memories. For them and others on the trip it was a day to remember.”

Commenting on the Banksy trip, resident Mima Buckley said: “I loved the Banksy exhibition. Everything he has done is amazing, and to see all of the things he has made and the stuff he has used was fantastic I really enjoyed it all.”