Lynebank Hospital
| Lynebank Hospital | |
|---|---|
| NHS Fife | |
The distinctive concrete tower of Lynebank Hospital, just visible over the rooftops | |
Shown in Fife | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°04′39″N 3°24′46″W / 56.0776°N 3.4128°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | NHS Scotland |
| Type | Specialist |
| Services | |
| Speciality | Learning disabilities |
| History | |
| Opened | 1969 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Scotland |
Lynebank Hospital is a health facility in Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Fife.
History
The facility, which was designed by Alison & Hutchison & Partners, was officially opened by Princess Alexandra in May 1969.[1] It was established as a specialist hospital for people with learning disabilities.[1] In 2017 NHS Fife entered into a development agreement with Barratt Developments to develop a large part of the site for residential use.[2] The amount of land earmarked for development has since been extended.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Lynebank Hospital". Historic Hospitals. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "114 new homes get the go-ahead next to Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline". Dunfermline Express. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- ^ "Plans to build more houses next to Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline". Dunfermline Express. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2020.