Beatrice Clugston

Beatrice Clugston (19 September 1827 – 5 June 1888) was a British philanthropist in Glasgow.

Early life Clugston was born in Glasgow in 1827. She was raised in Glasgow to parents Mary (born Mackenzie) and John Clugston. Her father was an accountant who in time would own John Clugston & Co. (Bleachers) in south-east Glasgow. The Dorcas Society would make sure that those leaving hospital had sufficient clothes and they would also give them some money to help see them through their recovery. Anyone who would not get any visitors would get a visit from someone from the society to check they were okay.

Clugston did not fare so well and in 1876 she was very poor. Despite this she would bring back home people who needed help. They would be fed but the food stores would be emptied. An appeal brought in £3,000 and an annuity was organised. Her mother was happy when they moved away from Glasgow as it stopped her daughter from offering more help. In 1891 a memorial to her was created at Broomhill hospital. That hospital would go on to expand further before closing finally in 1995.

Her legacy is now referenced in Beatrice Meadows, a new housing estate built on the grounds of where Broomhill Hospital stood, with Clugston Court the central street in the estate.