Drop-In Centre: Thursday 27th November

Lacy – Breathwork Facilitator and Somatic Therapist Tonight we welcome Lacy, a certified somatic breathwork practitioner, who will be guiding our group through a transformative breathwork session. Somatic breathwork is a therapeutic practice that uses controlled breathing techniques to help release stored tension, reduce stress, and support emotional healing. By connecting breath with the body’s […]
Drop-In Centre: Thursday 12th June, Whitburn Community Education Centre

James Docherty – A lived and professional perspective on “recovering from adversity” James Docherty is a Project Manager at the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, where he’s spent over 15 years leading innovative, trauma-informed projects to prevent violence and promote recovery. Drawing on his own lived experience, he champions a public health approach to tackling Adverse […]
Drop-In Centre: Thursday 5th June, Whitburn Community Education Centre

Tonight’s Drop-In at Jamie’s Sanctuary: Exploring Addiction & Creative Healing Join us this evening at Jamie’s Sanctuary for a powerful and insightful drop-in session where we’ll be opening up a conversation around addiction—how it manifests in various areas of life, not just through substance use, but also in behaviors, relationships, and patterns that can keep us […]
ALL FOUR KILTWALKS 2025

This year, the entire Jamie’s Sanctuary community is taking on a powerful challenge—completing all four Kiltwalks across Scotland. From our dedicated volunteers and young people to supportive family and friends, we are coming together—across generations, from ages 11 to 75—to walk over 80 miles in total. This is more than just a physical challenge; it’s […]
Grief….. an unwanted time traveller

I will never stop loving you in life or death. A bond that shall never be broken.
Jamie Rae Aitchison
30/11/02 – 28/12/22
14 mile walk, West Highland Way

The Kilgallon family walked an incredible 14 miles to help raise funds for Jamie’s Sanctuary. Carrie-anne, her husband Don and her 2 children Scott and Demi (who is only 9 years old) all set off on Friday the 13th to climb Ben Nevis on the Saturday, but unfortunately due to unforeseen weather conditions at the […]
Jambo’s Memorial Football Match – Auld Firm, Rangers Vs Celtic

Thank you to Jambo’s friends Lee McNeil and Gary Short for putting this all together, raising a total of £1995 for Jamie’s Sanctuary! With Rangers winning for the 2nd year in a row!
Edinburgh Kilt Walk – 15th September 2024

Jamie’s Sanctuary are honoured to be a part of the Edinburgh Kilt Walk 2024