Find out how Elizabeth Crichton achieved her dream of creating an advanced mental asylum in Dumfries in 1839. Discover how the Dumfries Asylum was so different to the dreadful conditions of other mental health institutions of the time. Located in a country estate which valued fresh air, outdoor pursuits and art and music as therapy. Learn how it became probably the most advanced in Europe for its humane treatment of patients. Lecture style with question and answer time.

An adult learning class from one of CLL's satellite facilities, the Carnegie Library in Ayr.