Longmore House, Category B listed building in Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Longmore House is a three-story neoclassical building located on Salisbury Place in Edinburgh's Newington district with polished stone facades. The structure was converted from a medical facility into office space in 1994 and now serves as the headquarters for Historic Environment Scotland.
The building opened in 1875 after John Alexander Longmore provided financial support to establish a facility for patients with long-term illnesses. It underwent several name changes and transformations that reflected evolving approaches to medical care and institutional support.
The building served as an important care facility for Edinburgh residents who needed long-term medical support and was known by locals for its medical work. The way the space is used today reflects how attitudes toward health and institutional care have changed over time.
The building is located in the Newington district and is a Category B listed structure with significant heritage value that functions as an office building today. Visitors should note that this is an active administrative center and access times may be restricted.
An underground tunnel connects the main building to former auxiliary structures including carriage houses and a mortuary chapel that now lie hidden beneath the ground. These hidden passages reveal the complexity and full scale of the original medical facility.
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