Riccartsbar Hospital Explained

Riccartsbar Hospital
Region:Paisley, Renfrewshire
Country:Scotland
Healthcare:NHS Scotland
Type:Psychiatric hospital
Speciality:Psychiatry
Emergency:No
Founded:1876
Closed:1975
Map Type:Scotland Renfrewshire
Coordinates:55.835°N -4.438°W

Riccartsbar Hospital was a mental health facility in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

History

The hospital, which was designed by John Honeyman,[1] opened as the Paisley District Asylum in June 1876.[2] The hospital went into a period of decline and, after patients had been transferred to Dykebar Hospital, Riccartsbar Hospital closed in 1975.[2] The buildings were subsequently demolished to make way for the Royal Alexandra Hospital.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Honeyman. Dictionary of Scottish Architects. 28 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Riccartsbar Hospital. Historic Hospitals. 28 April 2019.
  3. Web site: Royal Alexandra Hospital. Canmore. 28 April 2019.