Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital
In or near Windygates.
Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cameron Bridge · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital is a community hospital located in Buckhaven, Fife, managed by NHS Fife.
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Background
History
The original hospital was designed by Alexander Tod and opened on 28 August 1909. It was erected in memory of Randolph Wemyss, a local landowner, with his widow Lady Eva Wemyss providing £10,000 for its construction. The hospital initially provided care for local residents and mine workers injured in the coal pits, supported through donations from local businesses, churches, individuals, and directly from the wages of local miners. In the 1960s, a major extension to the south of the hospital, designed by John Holt, was completed. During the 1990s, general surgery services were transferred to the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. A review of services was conducted between 2002 and 2004. The…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.1771, -3.0272
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY8 1JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Established
- 1909
- Nearest railway station
- Cameron Bridge — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.nhsfife.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17793635 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital?
- Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY8 1JB).
- What is Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital?
- Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital?
- The nearest railway station is Cameron Bridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY8 1JB.
- When was Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital built?
- Built or established in 1909.
- Is Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital free to visit?
- Yes, Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital is free to enter.
- How do I get to Randolph Wemyss Memorial Hospital?
- The nearest railway station is Cameron Bridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY8 1JB.