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A letter of correspondence from Joseph Lister on Dr Peter Paterson's experiments on humans with tuberculosis vaccine, and on the simplification of his sterilisation procedure.

Sterile, non-capillary, non-boilable, silicone-treated silk suture in plastic packet. Complete with atraumatic needle.

Syringe for urethral injections to treat venereal diseases.

Syringe for urethral injections to treat venereal diseases.

Syringe for urethral injections to treat venereal diseases.

Boots viule syringe in a metal case with 'hospital' written on the lid. Case also contains two glass containers with needles inside.

Syringe designed for use with viules or other medical cartridges. Adaptable for use with most hypodermic syringes.

Scotia gut suture in a brown paper envelope, printed with red text reading 'SCOTIA GUT; [Made in Scotland]; FOR SURGEONS USE; J. GARDNER & SON, Surgical Instrument Makers to The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary; 32 FORREST ROAD, EDINBURGH'

Heat resisting glass syringe with glass piston and metal nozzle.

Aseptic hypodermic syringe with hypodermic needles, in a black leather-covered case. On the inside of the case the manufacturer's details are printed, reading 'ARCHD. YOUNG & SON; 57 to 61, FORREST ROAD EDINBURGH.'

A pair of miniature forceps.

Glass syringe with glass piston and metal pentagon-shaped head with nozzle.

Bonney's dissecting forceps, with the inscription 'stainless.'

Johnson's sterile single use syringe in plastic bag. A card, also held in the plastic bag, provides information and instructions for use, reading 'STERILISED BY GAMMA RADIATION 2.5 MRADS; CERTIFIED STERILE AFTER BACTERIOLOGICAL TESTING AND GUARANTEED IF PACKAGE REMAINS UNDAMAGED; TO OPEN - CUT BAG'

Cut out newspaper article on Murdo Morrison, a previous patient of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Handwritten note by Dr Dale on ex-patients of Mearnskirk Hospital and their subsequent careers.

Group photo of patients of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Signed photographic portrait of a previous patient of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Poetry booklet titled "From a Hospital Ward". Handmade by J.G. MacNair, a patient of Mr Dunbar at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Includes a photograph of Ms MacNair in a wheelchair and 4 handwritten poems: "The Chief" (to John Dunbar Esq."; "Sister" (to Dorothy M. Watt); "The Houseman" (to Dr R. Munro); "The Pro".

A carved, adjustable dental elevator, used to loosen teeth for extraction.

A wooden monoaural stethoscope, used to monitor foetal heart rate.

Forceps used for the extraction of upper molars.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and a spring-loaded, interchangeable claw.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and finger control.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and finger control.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and a revolving bolster and claw.

A lathe machine attachment, used for spring winding.

A dental key used to extract teeth. The claw is placed around the tooth and the key is turned. This dental key has an offset shaft and adjustable claw.

Forceps used for upper molar extraction.

A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box.

A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box.

Photographs of patients receiving lessons from Miss Fergus at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Sister Murphy in the E.N.T Department examining a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a patient undergoing heliotherapy on the verandah of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a patient undergoing physiotherapy in the underwater exercise bath.

Photograph of a patient on the verandah at

Photograph of patient undergoing heliotherapy on a carriage at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of patients receiving heliotherapy on carriages along the verandah at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of patients and staff in the wards of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Dental forceps used for removing the lower teeth.

Forceps used during the hysterectomy procedure, the removal of the womb.

An instrument used for craniotomy and breech delivery. Craniotomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the skull and breech delivery is when a baby is delivered in feet-first position.

The blunt hook and crotchet were first combined into one instrument by Scottish obstetrician William Smellie (1697-1763).

A pair of scissors with angled blades used for the repair of the perineum, a procedure known as perineorrhaphy.

This design is named after Scottish gynaecologist Robert Lawson Tait (1845-1899).

A medical instrument used for vaginal douching.

A pair of uterine polypus forceps commonly used for the removal of polyps, small growths, from the uterus.

Vulsellum forceps with multiple tooths, used to grasp the cervical lips during examination of the cervix.

Vulsellum forceps with multiple tooths, used to grasp the cervical lips during examination of the cervix. This pair of forceps have the inscriptions 'BAIRD BROS GLASGOW' and 'STAINLESS STEEL.'

Double-toothed vulsellum forceps, used to grasp the cervical lips during examination of the cervix. This pair of forceps has the inscription 'GARDINER EDINBURGH.'

A perinaeum needle, used for transperineal prostate biopsy.

A cylindrical speculum used for examination of the vagina and cervix. This type of vaginal speculum was devised by surgeon Sir William Fergusson (1808-1877).

A widely used gynaecological instrument for opening up the cervix. This dilator has the inscription '16.'

Hegar's uterine dilator, a widely used gynaecological instrument for opening up the cervix. This dilator has the inscriptions '11' and '12.'

Uterine curette used to remove tissue by scraping or scooping.

Bozeman-Fritsch catheter used for the relief of ureterovaginal fistulas, a condition which causes a passageway to develop between the ureter, a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder, and the vagina. These catheters are typically curved, with several openings at the tip.

This instrument is named after Nathan Bozeman (1825-1905) and Heinrich Fritsch (1844-1915).

Catheter used to drain urine from the bladder. This catheter has the inscriptions 'USA' and '1.'

Catheter used to drain urine from the bladder. This catheter has the inscriptions 'USA' and '17.'

Uterine sound, used to measure the length of the uterine cavity and cervical canal as well as the position and direction of the uterus. This sound has a graduated shaft to allow measurement.

Uterine sound, used to measure the length of the uterine cavity and cervical canal as well as the position and direction of the uterus.

Uterine sound, used to measure the length of the uterine cavity and cervical canal as well as the position and direction of the uterus.

Mirror used for dental examination.

A lancet used for incising the gum.

Dental forceps used for the removal of upper molars.

A dental gouge, commonly used for loosening teeth before extraction.

Smaller dental forceps used for removing children's teeth.

A dental probe primarily used to measure pocket depths around a tooth. This instrument has the inscriptions '18', 'Maillefer' and 'Stainless.'

A catheter used to drain urine from the bladder. This instrument has the inscriptions 'F' and '7.'

A laryngeal mirror used to examine the larynx, also known as the voice box.

An elevator used for loosening the tooth prior to forcep extraction. This is an example of a cross bar elevator, its handle is at a right angle to the blade for greater force. It has the inscriptions 'ASH England' and '12L.'

Dental forceps used for the removal of molars.

This pair of forceps has an inscription on the inside of the handle reading 'J.G.H.' It is likely that these forceps belonged to John Gray Houston. Houston became a Licentiate in Dental Surgery in 1945 and gained the Higher Dental Diploma and the Diploma in Dental Orthopaedics from the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1956.

He became a Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 1967.

Dental forceps used for the removal of the lower front teeth.

Dental mirror used for oral examination.

A mirror used to examine the larynx and the pharynx. This instrument has the inscriptions 'HAWKINS LONDON', 'MAYER & PHELPS LONDON' and '26 mm.'

A curved tongue depressor used for oral examination. This instrument has the inscriptions 'DOWN ENGLAND' and 'STAINLESS STEEL.'

Forceps used to open peritonsillar abscesses, areas of puss-filled tissue at the back of the mouth next to the tonsils.

A metal tongue depressor used for oral examination. This instrument has the inscription 'EUPNINE VERNADE.'

A curved, metal tongue depressor used for oral examination.

A folding tongue depressor with fenestrated blades. This instrument has the inscription 'PAT. 2-26-01.'

A pair of tonsil dissecting forceps used during tonsillectomy, a surgical operation to remove the tonsils.

A wooden tongue depressor used for oral examination.

Photograph of a group of people sitting down to tea and cake in the new canteen of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Sister Ward and two of the younger patients at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan talking to a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital during his visit for a BBC Broadcast.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan interviewing a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital as part of a BBC Broadcast.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan interviewing a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital as part of a BBC Broadcast.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan interviewing a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital as part of a BBC Broadcast.

Photograph of Jimmy Logan with a patient during his visit to Mearnskirk Hospital for a BBC Broadcast.

Pictured here is a signed photo of the Logan Family. The Logan Family were a family of entertainers who regularly performed during the summer seasons at the Metropole Theatre on Stockwell Street.

Photograph of a group of people at the Garden Fete at Mearnskirk Hospital. They are holding signs pointing out that bingo is being played at the North Dining Hall of the hospital grounds.

Photograph of a group of people watching the train track set up at the Garden Fete at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a group of people playing a ball game at the Garden Fete at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of the opening of the Garden Fete at Mearnskirk Hospital

Pictured here is a portrait of Professor Jacqueline Taylor who was the first woman to become president of the College in 2018.

A haemocytometer held in a velvet-lined case, used for counting blood cells. This set consists of a B. S. S. single cell counting chamber with Type Neubauer ruling, two Plano cover glasses and pipettes for red and white corpuscules.

Three eustachian catheters used for inflating the eustachian tube. The eustachian tube is a narrow channel that connects the middle ear with the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose.

Three eustachian catheters used for inflating the eustachian tube. The eustachian tube is a narrow channel that connects the middle ear with the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose.

This tuning fork is held in a black leather case with green lettering, reading '"ACOUSTICON" 77, WIGMORE ST. LONDON, W.1.' and '14. ST. ANNS SQ MANCHESTER, 14 NEW ST. BIRMINGHAM, 75 BUCHANAN ST. GLASGOW.'

The tuning fork itself has the inscriptions 'Acousticon' and 'C512.'

A speculum used for examination of the nose. This style of nasal speculum was devised in 1872 by Bernhard Fränkel (1836–1911).

Thudichum's nasal speculum, with the inscriptions 'DOWN', 'STAINLESS' and '4.'

A tuning fork used to test hearing. This instrument has the inscriptions 'DOWN MAYER', '512' and 'C2.'

Bacon's aural syringe, used for the removal of ear wax.

An ENT diagnostic set held in a leatherette-covered case. This set consists of May's ophthalmoscope, an auriscope with three specula, a nasascope, a tongue depressor, a throat lamp, a holder for the wooden tongue depressor, a laryngeal mirror, a post nasal mirror, a battery handle and a spare lamp.

The case has purple lining with gold lettering, reading 'KLINOSTIK REGD' and 'BRITISH MADE.'

An eyelid retractor used to separate a patient's eyelid and lashes during intravitreal injections, the injection of medicine into the eye.

This instrument has an inscription reading '6.'

A lachrymal irrigation syringe with two fittings, in a leather-covered case. On the inside of the lid, there is gold lettering reading 'ARCHD YOUNG & SON, 57 & 61 FORREST ROAD, EDINBURGH.'

This instrument would have been used to wash out the lachrymal system of the eye.

Four prisms and one holder in a leather-covered case. Each of the prisms have inscriptions including '3', '5', '7' and '15.'

A mains-powered ophthalmoscope.

Reading test type arranged by Curry & Paxton, 195 Great Portland Street, London.

Hewitt's airway, with the inscription 'THACKRAY LEEDS.'

'1908' and 'HEWITT'S' has been handwritten on the rubber tube.

Philip's airway, with the inscriptions 'B.O.C.', '2' and '18mm.'

Ackland's mouth gag, with the inscriptions 'VICAREY DAVIDSON & CO', 'STAINLESS STEEL' and 'MWO.'

Page's Inhaler, with the inscription 'DOWN BROS.'

Clausen's Airway, with the inscriptions '3D', '3' and 'KING LONDON.'

Philip's airway, with the inscription 'Ritchie Glasgow.'

A dispensing bottle and dropper, used for the administration of ether anaesthesia.

A clear glass drop bottle, used for chloroform drops.

An orange glass drop bottle

A snare used for nasal polypectomy. This process was used to remove nasal polyps, painless soft growths found inside the nose.

This instrument has an inscription reading 'MAYER & CO. LONDON.'

A tuning fork, used to test hearing.

A nasal mirror used for examining adenoids, small lumps of tissue at the back of the nose above the roof of the mouth.

There is an inscription on the handle reading 'Down England' and on the back of the mirror reading '10 mm.'

A laryngeal spray in a black, leather-covered case with yellow lining. This spray was used for topical analgesia of the larynx, also known as the voice box.

Topical analgesia is a procedure which involves applying medication to an affected area to relieve pain.

Pictured here is an auroscope, a medical device used for visual examination of the eardrum and the passage of the outer ear.

An atomiser, used as a nasal spray for vaporising oily fluids.

A pair of silver-rimmed, bar-spring pince-nez spectacles.

Photograph showing John Macintyre’s X-ray department at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, the first hospital radiology unit in the world.

Glasgow's x-ray campaign against tuberculosis : 11th March - 12th April, 1957

Medical anatomy : or, illustrations of the relative position and movements of the internal organs

A system of the anatomy of the human body : illustrated by upwards of two hundred tables, taken partly from the most celebrated authors, and partly from nature.

A copy of "Surgical Anatomy" by Joseph Maclise.

A composite photograph of the Fellows of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Photograph courtesy of the family of Dr Baker.

Pictured here is a portrait that represents the life and work of Elizabeth Adelaide Baker as part of the College's "Admitting Women" exhibition.

Elizabeth Adelaide Baker was the first woman to apply for fellowship of the College in 1897. Although she was already a licentiate of the College through the Triple Qualification, her application for fellowship was refused on the grounds of a minor technicality within medical legislation. The College concluded that women were “not eligible among the brethren” of Fellows. While refused, Baker’s attempt at obtaining fellowship represented a bold push for gender equality in medicine.
Baker practiced medicine in many locations, including Greenhill House in Orkney and Lady Gomm Memorial Mission House and Accident Hospital in Rotherhithe.

Second image used through non-commercial license of © IWM Q 108180

Pictured here is a portrait that represents the life and work of Anne Louise McIlroy as part of the College's "Admitting Women" exhibition.

Dr Anne Louise Mcllroy applied to become a Fellow of the College in 1910. She studied medicine at the University of Glasgow, and was the first woman to receive the MD with a commendation. In her application for fellowship, she stated that it was “necessary for the holding of teaching posts.” Her application although refused led to the motion being passed in 1911 allowing women to be accepted as Fellows. Despite battling gender inequality, McIlroy was eventually awarded an OBE and then DBE for her services to midwifery.

She worked as a surgeon with the Scottish Women’s Hospital during the First World War. McIlroy was the first woman professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at London University and was a founding Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists.

Photograph of Archibald Young, Sir Charles Ballance, Mrs Anna Young, Miss Betsy Cushing and Professor Cushing.

Photograph of Archibald Young, Miss Elizabeth Helen Alexander and Mrs Anna Young.

Photograph of Archibald Young, Miss Elizabeth Helen Alexander, Mrs Young, Professor and Mrs Leriche.

Miss Elizabeth Helen Alexander was a scholar of the oriental studies and a bibliographer from Glasgow. She spent some of her career documenting the career of Sir John Ferguson who was the Professor of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. She received her honorary degree Master of Laws (LLM) in 1934 and was the only woman to be decorated on that occasion.

Correspondence regarding King Haakon VII of Norway awarding Sir Alexander Macgregor the Freedom Cross for services to Norway during World War II. Includes official documentation of the award.

Typed list of Sir Alexander Macgregor’s achievements.

Short extract from the Sunday Express which relates to Sir Alexander Macgregor’s advice that everyone should take a break from routine sometimes.

Extract from the Glasgow Herald announcing the King’s Birthday Honours list, with picture.

Article and picture from the Scottish Co-operator concerning the opening of a new creamery at Cragiehall Street, Glasgow.

Article from the Daily Mail regarding Sir Alexander Macgregor taking part in a ploughing competition with Councillor Ernest Greenhill at Robroyston Farm.

Photograph of Sir Alexander Macgregor with a group of nurses

Scanned copy of photograph taken in June 1929 of Madame Marie Curie, Mrs Anna Young and Madame Juliet (Madame Curie's daughter) at Loch Fyne.

Letter from David Mason, the Lord Provost of Glasgow, to Professor Archibald Young stating that he will call for Madame Curie in order to bring her to City Chambers in time to be presented to the Magistrates prior to her receiving the Freedom of the City.

Image from the archives of the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta. Courtesy: Sevati Mitra.

Pictured here is a portrait that represents the life and work of Jamini Sen as part of the College's "Admitting Women" exhibition.

Jamini Sen was admitted as the first female Fellow of the College in 1912, passing the fellowship examination as a surgeon. She was unable to hold office in the College, meaning that her privileges as a female Fellow were restricted compared to those of her male counterparts. It would be 11 years before another woman was admitted as a Fellow (Margaret Hogg Grant in 1923).

Sen studied at Calcutta Medical College, obtaining a medical license in 1897. She practiced in Nepal from 1899 until 1909, before receiving a scholarship from the Dufferin Foundation in 1911. This allowed her to travel widely to expand her skills as a surgeon, obtaining a further medical license in Dublin. Her desire to learn and advance medical education is reflected in her words, "I have a lot of responsibilities towards my sisters in my country."

The second image is courtesy of Lothian Health Services Archive, Edinburgh University Library.

Pictured here is a portrait that represents the life and work of Jessie MacLaren MacGregor as part of the College's "Admitting Women" exhibition.

Dr Jessie MacLaren MacGregor wrote to the College in 1905 asking: ‘First on what grounds women were held to be ineligible for the Fellowship, and, secondly, if their hindrance might possibly be reviewed.’ Her request was refused. MacGregor was one of the first women to be awarded a medical degree from the University of Edinburgh, yet the College refused to acknowledge her status as a qualified doctor, referring to her as ‘Miss’ throughout the discussion.

MacGregor was one of the founders of The Hospice, a maternity hospital for the care of working class women in Edinburgh. She also practiced at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh.

Pictured here are handwritten quotes expressing words of hope and kindness to encourage others during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pieces of art created by Dr Hazel Miller, a consultant geriatrician based in Glasgow. Her art is an expression of the hope found during the tough times of the pandemic.

Photographed here is a small doodle with an inspirational quote to convey thoughts of hope and kindness.

A series of images showing activities undertaken for the NHS GG&C Older Peoples Services Winter Challenge. Through winter 20 / 21, Older Peoples Services staff in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital got outside and did a challenge to help their wellbeing. This included: walking, running, cycling, swimming and the pharmacists were even dancing! All money raised was donated to Age Uk and the Stroke Association.

Pictured here are some of the nurses of the NHS GG&C Older Peoples Services wearing Christmas scrubs to cheer up patients who could not receive any visitors due to Covid restrictions.

Pictured here are some Christmas gifts given to the patients of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital. They were donated by Elaine Petterson and her mother to be gifted to patients who could not get any visitors due to Covid restrictions. One patient with dementia said it "filled his face with smiles".

Pictured here are staff at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary wearing scrubs that were made by their mothers. The colours are bright and colourful to bring a smile to people's faces.

This contribution is a photograph of a flag that was made by a local group on the Isle of Wight, thanking the podiatry team at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust for all of their hard work during the pandemic.

Pictured here is a poster of the words of Peter Lowe and the College Crest in the Sindhi language.

The top quote translates to: "Only upon this hope I rest, that in goodwill and love I have done this."

The College Crest reads, "Together in friendship, not just to live life, but to have a healthy life."

Shown here is a compilation of videos showcasing music composed by the Hush Foundation. The Hush Foundation is an organisation in Australia that uses art to change the healthcare experience. Established in 2000 by Professor Catherine Crock, Hush aims to reduce stress and anxiety that may be experienced by patients, staff, and families by producing calming music. Over the years the foundation has grown to encompass more art forms, including theatrical plays and children's books. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra performed Hush's music and put it to video as a thank you to all healthcare professionals working through the tough conditions of the pandemic. The clips in this video convey themes of hope, kindness, and tranquility. For more information on the Hush Foundation, visit their website here. For more information on the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, visit their website here.

A letter from James Marion Sims to William Macewen requesting information on obtaining chromic acid gut ligatures.

Small newspaper cutting of a photograph of Dr James Marion Sims, the American physician and gynaecologist. He is quite a controversial figure in the history of medicine as he performed experimental procedures on enslaved women.

Photograph of the grounds of Mearnskirk Hospital during winter.

Photograph of the grounds of Mearnskirk during a snowy time of year. In the left of the picture is one of the nurses of the hospital.

Photograph of Mr Morton, the first gardener at Mearnskirk Hospital, sitting in the garden with Mack the dog.

A copy of the lyrics to "Mearnskirk Song".

Programme of the Christmas Nativity play at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Pantomime programme made by the children of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Guest Pamela Jury Modelling at Mearnskirk Hospital.

L-R, Ms Logan, Dr Solomons, Jack Radcliffe, Miss Gourlay, Jimmy Logan, Miss Miller, Santa (Dr. Sawyer), Lady Kerr, Miss Radcliffe and Dr and Mrs Dale.

Photograph of Jack Radcliffe and Jimmy Logan with patients of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Jack Radcliffe and Jimmy Logan with patients of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Group photo of staff, patients and guests at Mearnskirk Hospital Christmas celebration.This was Jack Radcliffe's first appearance as Santa Claus.

Photograph of some of the nurses at a Christmas celebration at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Nurse Pettigrew with a patient and her doll at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Group photograph of patients and a nurse at a Christmas party at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Dr. Sawyer as Santa with the Ladies Caledonian Pipe Band during a Christmas celebration at Mearnskirk Hospital.

For World Radiography Day 2021, our Digital Heritage and Engagement Officer, Kirsty Earley, discusses the discovery of Xrays and the role Glasgow played in getting them into hospitals!

Photograph of British soldiers celebrating outside one of the Emergency Medical Service Annexe Huts. Shows part of Rudolf Hess's Messerschmidt plane which landed approximately a mile from Mearnskirk Hospital on the day that the photograph was taken.

Photograph of patients dressed as Dick Whittington and a cat as part of the annual pantomime at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Dr Sawyer of Mearnskirk Hospital dressed as santa giving presents to a patient.

Photograph of Frankie Laine visiting patients and staff at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Donald Campbell with children and celebration cake at the Queens Coronation Gala at Mearnskirk.

Photograph of Mrs Dale, Sister Murray, Dr Dale and Mrs Jury sitting down for tea and cakes and Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph Sister Murphy with student nurse and patient wearing a polio jacket

Photograph of Buller the dog on the grounds of oMearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a group of patients at Ayr beach.

Photograph of patients outside the isolation wards of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of the entrance gate to the grounds of Mearnskirk Hospital, showing the old-stage road and the Beech Avenue which led to Southfield House.

Photograph of nurses on the sun terrace of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of the original Southfield House in the parish of Mearns that was to become Mearnskirk Hospital.

An aerial photograph of the grounds of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a winter walk around the grounds of Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of groundsmen at Mearnskirk clearing away snow with a horse.

Boxing match at Mearnskirk Hospital as part of festivities for the Coronation Gala Day

Photograph of the nurses home on the grounds of Mearnskirk.

Photographs of the staff cottages on the grounds of Mearnskirik Hospital.

Photograph of the Maryhill Club Wheelers taking part in a Coronation Gala Day at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of Peter Keenan taking part in a boxing match at Mearnskirk Hospital as part of the Coronation Gala Day

Boxing match between Peter Keenan and Roy Ankarah as part of a Coronation Gala Day at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a boxing match between Ogli Tetti and Jim Thomson at Mearnskirk Hospital as part of celebrations during a Coronation Gala Day

Boxing match between Peter Keenan and Roy Ankarah as part of a Coronation Gala Day at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a patient receiving a Roy Rogers costume for Christmas. Also in the picture are Miss Gourlay, Sister Gordon, and Dr Dale.

Group photo of staff and patients of Mearnskirk Hospital on a trip to Ayr.

Photograph of two fairies from the pantomime with a patient at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of a group of young patients receiving lessons from Miss Fergus at Mearnskirk Hospital.

Photograph of three young patients receiving physiotherapy treatment at Mearnskirk Hospital

Group photo of patients of Mearnskirk Hospital enjoying a trip out to the cinema

Pictured here is a portrait of Kirsty Follett, a nurse who has worked in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde region of the NHS for over 30 years. This portrait was captured after a 12 hour shift during the Covid pandemic, showing the effect these conditions had on the staff - mentally and physically draining, skin raw and marked from masks held tight, often exacerbated with sweat, tears and genuine concern for those they were treating.

About the experience, Kirsty said:

"I worked between the intubation team and ICU. The adaptability was commendable that the staff put into ICU. 100% working out with their comfort zone.However the support from colleagues in the same position helped. It was stressful, as never having to deal with the likes we have never seen before.Our patients were so critically ill. The acute sense of upset for families not being there with their loved ones at their greatest time of need will be something that will live with me for a long time."

The portrait was done by Pearl Kinnear, a Glasgow-based artist.

Letter from Rudyard Kipling to Ronald Ross regarding his Nobel Prize award.

Postcard from William Osler to Ronald Ross informing him that he is attending his poetry recital.

Letter to Ronald Ross from Arthur Conan Doyle .

A collection of press cuttings detailing the upcoming editions of Ronald Ross' novel, "The Child of Ocean".

The Nobel Prize cheque gifted to Sir Ronald Ross upon winning the prize for his work into how malaria is transmitted.

Another avid collector of quotes and a big fan of coffee, our Digital Heritage and Engagement Officer, Kirsty Earley, submitted this coffee cup with one of her collected quotes written on it to give hope to anyone who needs it.

During the early days of the pandemic, College staff were sent wellbeing packages including coasters with hopeful messages on them.

This collection of quotes was submitted by Dr Richard Hull, the College's Honorary Secretary. Richard is a collector of quotes and these examples have inspired him in his career and life.

This bottle of sand was gifted to Ross McGregor, the Deputy Head of Heritage here at the College. Of the gift, he says:

"My daughter made this for me in summer 2020, and it has been by my desk ever since.
Kindness can come in all shapes and sizes. Every time
I look at her gift I think of her, and the hope she brings."