Institution Information - Woodpark Asylum
Parish/County: Boyndie, Banffshire
Alternative Names: Woodpark Succursal Asylum
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Locating Records for this institution
For people admitted to Scottish Mental Health institutions from 1 January 1858 a record usually survives in the ‘Notices of Admissions by the Superintendent of the Mental Institutions’ which are held by the National Records of Scotland. We are creating an index to these records and can assist you in searching the unindexed period. Search our index here or read more about the project here.
The Woodpark Asylum opened in 1880, and was absorbed into the nearby Ladysbridge AsylumLadysbridge Asylum in 1889. Records kept by the institution are now held by the NHS Grampian Archives. You can read more about the records they hold for this institution here or contact us and we can assist you to gain access to the records relating to your ancestors.