John Cowanes Hospital
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John Cowanes Hospital
Image: © Tom Sargent Taken: 9 Jul 2010
Built as an Alms House from the legacy of this wealthy Stirling merchant in 1637, the institution was not popular because of the strict rules. His statue is above the door. The building behind is the old Stirling Jail – and looks it.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.123247
Longitude
-3.943144