Peter Pan statue to be reinstated in Newton Means after community concern A MUCH-LOVED Peter Pan statue will be reinstated within the grounds of a future development of homes. Dundas Estates, which is to redevelop land of the former Mearnskirk House, in Newton Mearns, has temporarily placed a memorial featuring the character into safe storage during demolition works. But after concerns were raised by the community over its long-term future, the developer has pledged to give the statue pride of place again. READ MORE: Created in memory of Dr John A Wilson OBE, the physician superintendent of the former sanatorium from 1929 to 1946, the statue was first unveiled to a large crowd three years after his death as a fitting memorial to reflect the stories he told children on the wards. It was created by renowned sculptor Alexander Proudfoot.