Introduction
This evening, I am posting information on Schaw House, an elaborate, 4 story, ‘Tudor Gothic’ building in Glasgow’s West End.
Information on Schaw House
Yesterday, my wife and myself were in Bearsden and became curious about the structure which sits on a high elevation. We walked up to the structure. On inspection we became immediately impressed with the architecture and condition of the building. It seemed to date from the 19th century.
The elaborate script (below) reads ‘A.S. Schaw Convalescent Home’.
The property was constructed at behest of Marjory Schaw in the late 19th century. This followed an inheritance from her brother, Archibald, of about GBP30M in today’s money.
It was designated a convalescence home attached to the city’s Royal Infirmary. This was for patients at an intermediary stage.Such patients being designated well enough to be out of hospital but not well enough to recover at home.
Image of Glasgow Royal Infirmary
High elevation in what was then a countryside type environment rendered the property suitable for tuberculosis treatment. This was well away from the pollution of Glasgow with it’s heavy industry.
By World War Two the hospital was used as an overflow unit for patients requiring urgent medical attention. More recently it has functioned as a nursing home.
The now renamed Schaw House has been converted into 23 flats and terraces.These are aimed at both retired and young couples.
More Information
Scotland is well endowed with art, architecture and culture. For more information refer Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4. This publication is also available via Kindle.