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Old folks home opens in West Stirlingshire

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Published date10 September 2021
Publication titleStirling Observer
Built at a cost of £13,450 (more than £250,000 today), the facility was described by the Observer as the first purpose-built old folks' home in Stirlingshire.

About 140 people gathered for the official opening of the new home, to be called `Strathendrick'.

Set in its own grounds and with a bright, modern exterior it was, said the Observer, unlike the traditional old people's home. There were four double bedrooms and one single bedroom which was to be used as a 'sick bay'.

Matron Miss Dey had an office and a bedroom and her assistant Mrs Robertson had accommodation in a wing of the house.

Other features of the home were a smoking room, living room and dining area with well equipped kitchen.

Chairman of Si rlingshire County Council's welfare services committee Alexander Cunningham said the authority already had old folk's homes at Torwoodhall and Wheatlands but both had been created in properties bought on the open market.

Another two homes, each with space for 20 residents, were planned by the council in Kilsyth and Grangemouth.

The Strathendrick...

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