Thornhill Hospital
Thornhill Hospital is a health facility in Townhead Street, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
| 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 | 55.2358°N 3.7670°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS Scotland |
| Type | General |
| History | |
| Opened | 1901 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Scotland |
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.
- "Thornhill Hospital". Historic Hospitals. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- "Thornhill Hospital". National Archives. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
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