What Were Broomhill and Lanfine Homes?
Broomhill and Lanfine Homes were voluntary institutions, situated in Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, that satisfied once unmet demands in Scottish medical care. Broomhill Home was the largest home for incurable patients in Scotland and one of the first institutions of its kind.
Lanfine Home was the first institution to care for incurable cases of tuberculosis when the sanatoria would admit only those with a hope of recovery.
Who Was Miss Beatrice Clugston?
The Early Years Miss Beatrice Clugston was born on Wednesday 19th September 1827 to Mary McKenzie and John Clugston. For most of her early life, she lived with her family in Larkhall, Lanarkshire, later moving to Lenzie. Her father was the owner of the bleaching company, John Clugston and Co., of Avonbank, Larkhall. After the…
