Kilmarnock Infirmary
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Kilmarnock Infirmary NHS Ayrshire and Arran |
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Location | |
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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.
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