Riccartsbar Hospital

Riccartsbar Hospital was a mental health facility in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Riccartsbar Hospital
Riccartsbar Hospital is located in Renfrewshire
Riccartsbar Hospital
Shown in Renfrewshire
Geography
LocationPaisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Coordinates55.835°N 4.438°W / 55.835; -4.438
Organisation
Care systemNHS Scotland
TypePsychiatric hospital
Services
Emergency departmentNo
History
Opened1876
Closed1975
Links
ListsHospitals in Scotland

History

The hospital, which was designed by John Honeyman,[1] opened as the Paisley District Asylum in June 1876.[2] The hospital went into a period of decline and, after patients had been transferred to Dykebar Hospital, Riccartsbar Hospital closed in 1975.[2] The buildings were subsequently demolished to make way for the Royal Alexandra Hospital.[2][3]

References

  1. "John Honeyman". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  2. "Riccartsbar Hospital". Historic Hospitals. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  3. "Royal Alexandra Hospital". Canmore. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
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