Kilmarnock Infirmary

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Kilmarnock Infirmary
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Location
Place Portland Street Kilmarnock East Ayrshire, Scotland, (UK)
Organisation
Care System Public NHS
Hospital Type General
Affiliated University University of Glasgow
Services
Emergency Dept. Yes Accident & Emergency
Beds 504
History
Founded 1868
Links
Website Homepage
See also Hospitals in the United Kingdom

Kilmarnock Infirmary which was situated in Portland Street opened in 1868.It opened in order to meet the need of the growing population in Kilmarnock. The hospital was extended at various times, usually paid for by fund raising events. The building later became the nurses home. In the summer of 1994 the building was gutted by fire. Before this time Kilmarnock Infirmary had been succeeded by Crosshouse Hospital which was opened in 1982.