The stunning grounds and architecture are what make this campus breathtaking. Seeped in history everything you find out just makes you want to know more.
It started when Mrs Elizabeth Crichton wanted to build the best Lunatic Asylum in Europe using her late husbands money and it seems she got pretty close.
In its time free and paying patients were admitted with paying patients having a seemingly great quality of life
For 15 shillings ($1.25) a year, a private sleeping room, iron bed, and animal soup were provided. Those who paid £17.50 ($30.00) a year were given a parlor, bathroom, meals with wine and dessert every day, and grouse in season. Each patient had one keeper and the use of a carriage or horse every day. (quoted from PsychiatryOnline.org)
These days many of the buildings have a different function and new buildings have emerged developing the site further but the grounds are still maintained to an amazing standard. She originally wanted to create a university but her plans were scuppered. Recently those plans came to life and the campus is now home to students of Glasgow University.
The Crichton Memorial Church in the grounds is a stunning building offering a perfect venue for a dream wedding. read more