Alston

Rosemount Estate was bought by John Alston, a Glasgow merchant, at the end of the American War of Independence and was composed of beautiful grounds and orchards. Alston was responsible for the development of the first blind asylum, in Castle St. The Royal Infirmary incorporates part of the site. It is interesting to note that the only statue of Jesus Christ on public view is still to be seen near the infirmary clock. The statue depicts Christ tending to a blind child. Millburn Estate stretched from Garngadhill to Alexandria Parade. Other notable properties in the area were Cloverbank House, Sandmill Cottage and Dunolly Cottage.
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