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Paterson Clock
This clock-monument is located in the center of the main street. It was placed there as a tribute to Dr. Alexander Paterson who practised in the town for over 50 years, using, where possible, homeopathic remedies and ancient Scottish culture. He was one of the medical lights, not only in the village, but also across the central belt of Scotland, having famous patients such as Robert Louis Stevenson, author of "Dr Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde" and "Treasure Island" (who in the latter used knowledge of the plants of Dr. Paterson. This illustrious doctor was also dedicated to serving the poor, which speaks volumes in his favor.
The clock symbolizes the gesture of patients arriving at the surgery and looking at the time before entering. In the village they take care of it very carefully, with annual maintenance work, keeping the structure and the original design. In this case, I think, it is a tribute well deserved, and certainly it isone of the places to see in Bridge of Allan.
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