The William Simpson's Home is a care home in Plean, Scotland. It provides care for members of the armed services who have developed mental health or alcohol related problems.
| William Simpson's Home | |
|---|---|
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  Shown in Stirling | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Plean, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°03′31″N 3°52′07″W / 56.0587°N 3.8685°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Private |
| Type | Specialist |
| Services | |
| Speciality | Mental health or alcohol related problems |
| History | |
| Opened | June 1836 |
History
editThe facility, originally known as the "William Simpson's asylum for indigent men of advanced age", was commissioned by Francis Simpson, a former captain with the East India Company,[1] in memory of his son William who had died at the age of 22.[2] The asylum was completed in June 1836.[3] It was three-floors high and could accommodate 31 patients.[4] The founder had stipulated that, if a position opened on the board of Trustees, then the priest from St Ninians Church and his successors should fill the role.[3] From the early days it specialised in providing accommodation for soldiers and sailors.[4]
In 1907 a new building called the Governor's House was finished: the house, which was designed by Andrew McLuckie and Ronald Walker, was for the Governor of the asylum.[5][1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Governor's House, William Simpson's Asylum, Plean, 1907". 8 January 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "1800s care home to open to women". 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ^ a b Edit, St Ninians Old Parish Church | powered by Church. "St Ninians Old Parish Church | From the past". www.stniniansold.org.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ a b "OS1/32/27/192 | ScotlandsPlaces". scotlandsplaces.gov.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ^ Goold, David (1 July 2018). "Dictionary of Scottish Architects - DSA Architect Biography Report". www.scottisharchitects.org.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2018.