William Simpson's Home

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
Shown in Stirling
Geography
LocationPlean, Scotland
Coordinates56.0587°N 3.8685°W / 56.0587; -3.8685
Organisation
Care systemPrivate
TypeSpecialist
Services
SpecialityMental health or alcohol related problems
History
OpenedJune 1836

History

The 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
  1. "Governor's House, William Simpson's Asylum, Plean, 1907". 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  2. "1800s care home to open to women". 2010. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  3. Edit, St Ninians Old Parish Church | powered by Church. "St Ninians Old Parish Church | From the past". www.stniniansold.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  4. "OS1/32/27/192 | ScotlandsPlaces". scotlandsplaces.gov.uk. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  5. Goold, David (1 July 2018). "Dictionary of Scottish Architects - DSA Architect Biography Report". www.scottisharchitects.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
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