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Bedesman, or beadsman, was generally a pensioner or almsman whose duty was to pray for his benefactor.
A bedesman carved on the tomb of Ralph Fitzherbert who died in 1483
Hospitals in medieval Scotland can be dated back to the 12th century. From c. 1144 to c. 1650 many hospitals, bedehouses and maisons Dieu were built in Scotland.
Bishop Gavin Dunbar Founder of St Mary's Hospital (1531) Old Aberdeen
Hospitals in Old Aberdeen and "New" Aberdeen - 1200 to 1600
Selected Deeside drover roads - as far as the River Dee
Spital of Loch Muick Hospital c. 12th century