Lady Margaret Hospital Explained

Lady Margaret Hospital
Org/Group:NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Location:Millport, Great Cumbrae
Region:North Ayrshire
Country:Scotland
Healthcare:NHS
Speciality:Minor Injuries
Beds:10
Founded:1900
Map Type:Scotland North Ayrshire
Coordinates:55.7612°N -4.9238°W

Lady Margaret Hospital is a small 10-bedded hospital at Millport on Great Cumbrae in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.[1]

History

The foundation stone for the new "Millport Infectious Diseases Hospital" was laid by Sir Charles Dalrymple, a former Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, on 13 January 1900.[2] The building, designed by architects Fryer & Penman of Largs, consisted of red sandstone forming three blocks - one for male patients, another for female patients, and the third for the administrative staff.[2] It was officially opened by Lady Margaret Crichton-Stuart, daughter of John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, on 25 September 1900.[3]

The facility was converted to a general hospital in 1929[3] and joined the National Health Service as the Lady Margaret Hospital (named in recognition of the person who opened it) in 1948.[4]

Services

The hospital has facilities for treating minor injuries.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lady Margaret Hospital. NHS Ayrshire and Arran. 1 January 2019.
  2. News: . Millport Infectious Diseases Hospital - Laying of Memorial Stone . Glasgow Herald . 15 January 1900 .
  3. Web site: Lady Margaret Hospital. Historic Hospitals. 1 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Lady Margaret Hospital, Isle of Cumbrae. National Archives. 1 January 2019.
  5. Web site: Lady Margaret Hospital (Minor Injuries Unit). NHS Inform. 1 January 2019.