Davidson Hospital Explained

Davidson Hospital
Org/Group:NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Map Type:Scotland South Ayrshire
Coordinates:55.2424°N -4.8496°W
Location:Girvan
Region:South Ayrshire
Country:Scotland
Healthcare:NHS Scotland
Type:General
Founded:1921

The Davidson Hospital was a health facility in Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It was managed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. It remains a Category B listed building.[1]

History

The facility was financed by a gift from Thomas, James and Janet Davidson, in memory of their mother, Margaret Davidson.[2] It was designed by Watson, Salmond and Gray and opened in 1921.[1] It joined the National Health Service in 1948 and a new out‑patients' department was added in 1970.[3] After services transferred to the new Girvan Community Hospital,[4] the Davidson Hospital closed in March 2010.[2] It was subsequently placed on the Buildings at Risk Register.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Avenue, The Davidson Hospital. Historic Environment Scotland. 7 February 2020.
  2. News: End of an era at Girvan's Davidson Hospital. Daily Record. 26 March 2010. 7 February 2020.
  3. Web site: Davidson Memorial Cottage Hospital. Historic Hospitals. 7 February 2020.
  4. Web site: Girvan Community Hospital. E-architect. 7 February 2020.
  5. Web site: Davidson Cottage Hospital. Buildings at Risk Register. 7 February 2020.