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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL LUNATIC ASYLUM | Royal Lunatic Asylum Royal Lunatic Asylum Royal Lunatic Asylum Royal Lunatic Asylum Royal Lunatic Asylum |
Dr. [Doctor] R. Jamieson Dr. [Doctor] H. M. Fraser Dr. [Doctor] Mickle Post Office Directory. 1866-67. Keith & Gibb's Map of Aberdeen. 1862. |
075 | A very elegant building erected in 1819, was designed by the late Archibald Simpson Esq. Architect, and has been continually receiving large additions even to the present time under the direction of William Ramage Esqr. architect. Everything characteristic of a place of confinement has been judiciously avoided, and the whole of the interior has been arranged with anxious regard to the proper classification and comfort of the patients. The airing grounds are extensive, and gardening work is furnished to all patients who are capable of such healthful exercise. This institution, is properly a branch of the Infirmary, and is under the direction of the same managers, but the funds are kept separate and distinct. The patients are furnished with various means of indoor diversion, such as billiards, bagatelle, cards, draughts. and musical instruments; besides having such outdoor amusements as walks cricket, quiots, bowls and from time to time, visits and excursions. They are also amply provided with books, newspapers, and literary and illustrated periodicals, and have the daily attendance of an excellent and painstaking chaplain. The present number of patients in this institution is 407. Resident Physician and superintendent. Robert Jamieson M. D. [Doctor of Medicine] |
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