Portree Hospital Explained

Portree Hospital
Org/Group:NHS Highland
Location:Fancyhill, Portree
Region:Isle of Skye
Country:Scotland
Healthcare:NHS Scotland
Type:General
Founded:1964
Map Type:Scotland Isle of Skye
Coordinates:57.4105°N -6.1933°W

The Portree Hospital is a health facility in Fancyhill, Portree on the Isle of Skye. It is managed by NHS Highland.

History

The facility, which was commissioned to replace the old Ross Memorial Hospital in Portree, opened in 1964.[1] An outpatients department was added in 1965 and the whole hospital was enlarged by adding an extra storey in 2007.[2] A report prepared by Sir Lewis Ritchie, published in May 2018, recommended that the hospital continue to offer inpatient services and out-of-hours care.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hospitals of Skye. 2011. Jim . Leslie . Steve. Steve. Old Manse Books. 978-0956900203.
  2. Web site: Portree Hospital. Historic Hospitals. 14 February 2020.
  3. Web site: Victory for Highland campaigners as report says Portree Hospital in Skye must keep inpatient beds and 24/7 out-of-hours care. 8 May 2018. Herald Scotland. 14 February 2020.