Cowane's Hospital
Introduction
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Cowane's Hospital
Image: © Euan Nelson Taken: 17 Feb 2008
The plaque on the wall of Cowane's Hospital states: "This building was constructed between 1637 and 1649 as an almshouse for poor members of the merchant guild. It was endowed by John Cowane, a Stirling merchant, who had been the town's Commissioner to the Scots parliament. As midnight strikes at New Year the statue of Cowane - known as Auld Staney Breeks - comes down to dance in the courtyard!"
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Image Location
Latitude
56.120428
Longitude
-3.945254