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Sunday, May 10, 2026

Glasgow Blind Asylum,












The Blind Asylum by William Landless was built in 1879,the style of the building is Franco/Flemish. The spire being of particular interest with its many carvings and  five clock faces.

The statue of Christ healing a blind boy in prayer dates from 1882 and is by Charles Gassby.

The Asylum became part of the Royal Infirmary in 1940,it has subsequently been converted into apartment's.