Lynebank Hospital is a health facility in Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Fife.

Lynebank Hospital
NHS Fife
The distinctive concrete tower of Lynebank Hospital, just visible over the rooftops
Lynebank Hospital is located in Fife
Lynebank Hospital
Shown in Fife
Geography
LocationHalbeath Road, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Coordinates56°04′39″N 3°24′46″W / 56.0776°N 3.4128°W / 56.0776; -3.4128
Organisation
Care systemNHS Scotland
TypeSpecialist
Services
SpecialityLearning disabilities
History
Opened1969
Links
ListsHospitals in Scotland

History

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The facility, which was designed by Alison & Hutchison & Partners, was officially opened by Princess Alexandra in May 1969.[1] It was established as a specialist hospital for people with learning disabilities.[1] In 2017 NHS Fife entered into a development agreement with Barratt Developments to develop a large part of the site for residential use.[2] The amount of land earmarked for development has since been extended.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lynebank Hospital". Historic Hospitals. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  2. ^ "114 new homes get the go-ahead next to Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline". Dunfermline Express. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Plans to build more houses next to Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline". Dunfermline Express. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 9 February 2020.