Thornhill Hospital
Thornhill Hospital | |
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NHS Dumfries and Galloway | |
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![]() ![]() Shown in Dumfries and Galloway | |
Geography | |
Location | Townhead Street, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland |
Coordinates | 55°14′09″N 3°46′01″W / 55.2358°N 3.7670°WCoordinates: 55°14′09″N 3°46′01″W / 55.2358°N 3.7670°W |
Organisation | |
Care system | NHS Scotland |
Type | General |
History | |
Opened | 1901 |
Links | |
Lists | Hospitals 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[]
- ^ "Evan Tweedie". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Thornhill Hospital". Historic Hospitals. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Thornhill Hospital". National Archives. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
Categories:
- Hospitals in Dumfries and Galloway
- NHS Scotland hospitals
- 1901 establishments in Scotland
- Hospitals established in 1901
- Hospital buildings completed in 1901
- Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway