Tales revealed at Stirling Old Town Jail HE had a reputation as Reformer and more than a century before the very idea of a health service free at the point of service became a reality, one medical officer had a similar belief and notion. The role of prison doctor William Forrest was instrumental in saving lives during an outbreak of cholera in Stirling linked to the water supply. Before he was appointed as Medical Officer of the New County Jail, Dr Forrest s methods were being noticed - a hero to some, and a villain to the others. His work and legacy have emerged in recently revealed documents at Stirling Old Town Jail tourist attraction.