Castle Douglas Hospital, Public hospital in Castle Douglas, Scotland.
Castle Douglas Hospital sits on Academy Street and serves residents of Dumfries and Galloway with medical care across multiple departments and facilities. The site comprises several buildings that have grown over time to accommodate different specialties and treatment services.
The hospital opened in October 1899 to mark Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, designed by architect Richard Park. The site later expanded with a nurses' home in 1934 and an outpatients' department in 1935.
The integration of Castle Douglas Hospital into the National Health Service in 1948 marked a shift in healthcare accessibility for the local community.
The hospital is located on Academy Street with parking available and public transport connections nearby. It is helpful to check specific opening hours and available services before visiting.
A nurses' home was constructed in 1934, followed by an outpatients' department in 1935, expanding the hospital's capacity to serve local residents.
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