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William Simpson Asylum
William Simpson Asylum in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
William Simpson Asylum is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
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.
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Background
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, in memory of his son William who had died at the age of 22. The asylum was completed in June 1836. It was three-floors high and could accommodate 31 patients. 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.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0587, -3.8685
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK7 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Established
- 1836
Sources
- wikidata: Q55642707 (CC0)
- wikipedia: William Simpson's Home (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William Simpson Asylum?
- William Simpson Asylum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK7 8BH).
- When was William Simpson Asylum built?
- Built or established in 1836.
- How do I get to William Simpson Asylum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK7 8BH. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.