It was created through Scotland's compassionate response to her sons returning physically and mentally shattered by the horrors of trench and naval warfare in the First World War.

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll agreed to become the patron of the hospital and within a few weeks the Scottish public had donated £100,000 towards the facility.

She started on 28 April 1916, first at Culzean Castle where patients were admitted while Erskine House was being transformed into a hospital.

Her role included patient care, recruiting staff, advising the hospitals Committees on issues such as furniture and equipment, and liaising with the War Office.

It also provides convalescent care for those recovering from illness - and provides hotel and support services for the Army's Personnel recovery Centre, at its Gilmerton Home in Edinburgh .

[4][6] In 2021, Erskine completed the build of 24 apartments on the Bishopton Estate, designed to support single ex-service men and women as they transitioned back into civilian life.

The apartments offer social, recreational and training facilities to help residents transition into full time employment and long-term accommodation.

The CEO is responsible for leading Erskine as it enhances its efficiency and profile, whilst expanding its services and outputs - as a centre of excellence in Veterans' care & holistic support across Scotland.

It is situated in Gilmerton and has capacity for 40 residents and additionally provides hotel accommodation and support to younger Service people passing through the British Army Personnel Recovery Centre.

Other significant lodgers within this campus include Combat Stress (charitable organisation) and NHS Scotland's "Veterans 1st Point".

It recently completed building 5 assisted living apartments for elderly veterans who seek to remain independent but close to expert staff.

It now offers "psychosocial support" via meaningful training, recreational and community activities for Veteran on the West Coast, faced by social isolation and loneliness.

As the building is Category B listed, the charity collaborated with Historic Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund on the renovation.

[10] The David Boyle Court facility supports Veterans who have encountered difficulties in transition from Military service to civilian life.

It offers them a safe place to live for up to two years, where they can learn job skills, access support services, enjoy Erskine's leading activity centre - ERMAC, and meet others in the same position.

The Transitional Support Accommodation David Boyle Court, based within Erskine’s Veterans Village in Bishopton, features 24 single occupancy apartments that come fully furnished, complete with living and dining spaces, kitchen, bedroom, and an en-suite wet room.

However, Erskine must fundraise around £10M a year, to achieve the outstanding levels of care, support and meaningful community activities, which the charity believes Veterans deserve.

Veterans also partake in various entertainment, physical, art and craft activities on a daily basis in "The Bunker".

[13] There was a huge influx of injured military personnel returning from the First World War with missing limbs due to the fighting.