A charity working to bring more than 50 orphaned Ukrainian children to Scotland has vowed to transform their traumatic experiences into an unforgettable adventure. Dnipro Kids, formed by supporters of Edinburgh's Hibernian FC, had hoped to fly the children, aged between one and 18, from Warsaw to London on Monday, but the flight was cancelled due to missing paperwork.
The children are now expected to spend several weeks in the Callander area before moving to Edinburgh. Stirling Council is working with the charity to provide accommodation and support. Robert Brown of Dnipro Kids said both parties are committed to giving the children a wonderful time, allowing them to escape the trauma of war.
Stirling Council chief executive Carol Beattie stated that the council has a proud history of welcoming refugees, including Syrians and Afghans. She emphasised that the children will be warmly welcomed and integrated into the community, with health checks and activities arranged. Brown urged the public to continue donating to support Ukrainian families.
