Seafield Children's Hospital

The Seafield Children's Hospital was a health facility in Doonfoot Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is a Category B listed building.[1]

Seafield Children's Hospital
Seafield Children's Hospital
Seafield Children's Hospital is located in South Ayrshire
Seafield Children's Hospital
Shown in South Ayrshire
Geography
LocationDoonfoot Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland
Coordinates55°26′54″N 4°38′29″W / 55.4482°N 4.6413°W / 55.4482; -4.6413
Organisation
Care systemNHS Scotland
TypeSpecialist
Services
SpecialityChildren's Hospital
History
Opened1921
Closed1991
Links
ListsHospitals in Scotland

History

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Seafield House, which was originally commissioned by Sir William Arrol for use as his home, was completed in 1859.[2] In 1888,[3] it was rebuilt with the construction of a lodge by Clarke & Bell in the Italianate style. It was converted into an auxiliary hospital at the start of the First World War.[2] It then became a children's hospital after the war and joined the National Health Service in 1948.[4] After services transferred to the new Ayr Hospital, Seafield Children's Hospital closed in 1991.[5][6] It was subsequently placed on the Buildings at Risk Register.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Doonfort Road, Former Seafield Hospital (LB21565)". Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Seafield Children's Hospital". Historic Hospitals. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  3. ^ Clarke & Bell & R. A. BrydenDictionary of Scottish Architects
  4. ^ "Report of the Medical Officer of Health and the School Medical Officer for Ayr". 1948. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Historic hospital to be transformed into flats". Daily Record. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Seafield House". Friends of Seafield House. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Seafield Hospital (Former), Doonfoot Road, Ayr". Buildings at Risk Register. Retrieved 7 February 2020.