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

Thornhill Hospital
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Thornhill Hospital is located in Dumfries and Galloway
Thornhill Hospital
Shown in 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

History

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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

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