Edinburgh, Archibald Place, George Watson's Hospital
Hospital (18th Century), School (18th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, Archibald Place, George Watson's Hospital
Classification Hospital (18th Century), School (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Lauriston Place; Merchant Maiden Hospital
Canmore ID 123684
Site Number NT27SE 1906.01
NGR NT 25412 72913
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/123684
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT27SE 1906.01 2560 7300
For the Original George Watson's Hospital building, see NT27SE 1906.00.
ARCHITECT: William Adam, 1738
The Royal Infirmary bought the site from the Merchant Company, in 1870. The building was partially demolished, and the remainder incorporated into the new Infirmary buildings. The Governors of George Watson's Hospital took over the neighbouring Merchant Maiden Hospital, and created 'George Watson's Boys College'.
See also NT27SE 480 Edinburgh, Lauriston Place, Royal Infirmary
1869 Edinburgh, Lauriston Lane, Merchant Maidens Hospital
REFERENCE:
William Burn
Edinburgh. George Watson's Hospital. Additions.
Advertisement for tenders, 1820
(Edinburgh Evening Courant, Oct 12, 1820)
