Coordinates: 55°14′09″N 3°46′01″W / 55.2358°N 3.7670°W / 55.2358; -3.7670

Thornhill Hospital

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Thornhill Hospital
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Geography
LocationTownhead Street, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Coordinates55°14′09″N 3°46′01″W / 55.2358°N 3.7670°W / 55.2358; -3.7670
Organisation
Care systemNHS Scotland
TypeGeneral
History
Opened1901
Links
ListsHospitals in Scotland

Thornhill Hospital is a health facility in Townhead Street, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

History

The facility, which was designed by Evan Tweedie,[1] was established as an infectious diseases hospital in 1901.[2] Accommodation was provided for nurses.[2] The hospital joined the National Health Service in 1948.[3]

References

  1. "Evan Tweedie". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Thornhill Hospital". Historic Hospitals. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  3. "Thornhill Hospital". National Archives. Retrieved 9 February 2020.