Broomhill Hospital

Broomhill Hospital
The derelict hospital
Broomhill Hospital is located in East Dunbartonshire
Broomhill Hospital
Location of the hospital in East Dunbartonshire
Geography
LocationKirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Coordinates55°56′48″N 4°09′04″W / 55.9466°N 4.1510°W / 55.9466; -4.1510
Organisation
Care systemNHS
TypeGeriatric hospital
History
Opened1876
Closed1995
Links
ListsHospitals in Scotland

Broomhill Hospital was a health facility in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

History

The hospital, which was financed by a donation from Beatrice Clugston[1] as a facility for incurable patients such as those with cancer, opened in 1876.[2] The Lanfine Home for patients with tuberculosis was added in 1904.[2] After joining the National Health Service in 1948, the hospital continued to care for chronically ill patients until it closed in 1995.[2] The buildings, other than an old gatehouse, have been demolished and planning consent has been given for the site to be redeveloped for residential use.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "TheGlasgowStory: Beatrice Clugston (1827-1888)". TheGlasgowStory. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Records of Broomhill and Lanfine Hospitals, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland". Archives Hub. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  3. ^ "CALA unveils housing plans for former Broomhill Hospital site". Scottish Construction Now. 13 December 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Council approve 163-home plan on site of former hospital at Kirkintilloch". Kirkintilloch Herald. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2019.