| AdminHistory | Donaldson's Hospital (now known as Donaldson's) was founded in Edinburgh in 1851 as Donaldson's Hospital by Sir James Donaldson (1751-1830). The original benefaction allowed for special bursaries for poor children. Not all were deaf, although applications on behalf of deaf children were encouraged. From 1938, pupils were exclusively deaf. This benefaction was similar in style to the benefaction of George Watson, who founded and supported other schools in Edinburgh. |