History

Kilmarnock Infirmary opened in 1868 in Portland Street

Portland Street

Portland Street is a popular street in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The street is known for its business and retailing skyscraper complex Langham Place, numerous restaurants and its famous red-light district.-Geography:...

, to meet the needs of the growing population in Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock is a large burgh in East Ayrshire, Scotland, with a population of 44,734. It is the second largest town in Ayrshire. The River Irvine runs through its eastern section, and the Kilmarnock Water passes through it, giving rise to the name 'Bank Street'...

. The original building was designed by the prolific Kilmarnock architect, William A Railton. The Foundation stone was laid in September 1867 and the building opened in October 1868. 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

Crosshouse Hospital

Crosshouse Hospital is a large district general hospital just outside Kilmarnock, built to replace the old Kilmarnock Infirmary. It covers the whole of North Ayrshire & East Ayrshire areas, including the Isle of Arran. It is located 1 mile outside the town in the village of Crosshouse...

which opened in 1982.

Kilmarnock Infirmary and the accident and emergency building were demolished in the late 1980s after they were declared dangerous. The listed Nurses Home was demolished under a Dangerous Building Notice in September 1997.