Glasgow is a city fondly known as the ‘Dear Green Place’ – the literal translation of its name from Gaelic. Yet at first glance, Glasgow’s vast 1,677-bed Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, situated to the south of the city centre, seems a far cry from being dear or green. Modern concrete blocks, glass facades and dull car parks combine to create a utilitarian environment. Like many NHS grounds, this is a place that would certainly benefit from a good dose of green therapy.
For a small number of patients and visitors to this hospital, though, there is a very dear and nurturing green place, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main concourse, which is perfectly in line with Glasgow’s etymology. This is Horatio’s Garden, in the grounds of the hospital’s spinal injuries unit.
Horatio’s Garden was created in 2016 by the nationwide charity of the same name – an organisation that supports the wellbeing of people after spinal injury
