MHG25311 - Craig Dunain Hospital
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- HOSPITAL (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
See NH64SW0093 for associated graveyard.
A M Fox, Highland Council, 01.10.01
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NH 64 SW Grid Ref: NH 6362 4380
Source: O/S 1:10,000 Map, 1992.
Architect: James Matthews and William Lawrie (assistant) c.1860
Architect: Alexander Ross - extensions
James Matthews
Asylum:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. April 10, 1896) Additions and alterations
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. January 14, 1898) Alterations and additions
Asylum Buildings, Kinnylies:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. March 14, 1905) Alterations and additions
Byre:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. June 2, 1891)
Cottages:
Architects: Alexander Ross & Son (I.C. March 18, 1913)
Dining Rooms:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. Jan. 28, 1902)
Enginehouse stack and boiler house:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. October 5, 1897)
Gashouse, Stable:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. June 28, 1895) Additions
Grieve's house, cart shed and straw barn and corn room etc.:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. Feb. 2, 1906)
Heating of new hospital wing:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. September 24, 1897)
Mortuary:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. May 17, 1907)
Piggeries and Slaughterhouse:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. March 1, 1901)
Workshops:
Architects: Ross & Macbeth (I.C. May 29, 1903)
The buildings were listed by Historic Scotland in 1986 at Grade B.
Aerial photos were taken by J Bone (in 1999?). <1> <2>
A basic desk-based study of the standing buildings was produced by CFA Archaeology in 2004 in advance of the proposed re-development of the complex. <3>
Photographs taken a few days after a major fire in 2007 were submitted by a member of the public. This former mental hospital is to be converted into flats. <4>
The building was visited by a member of RCAHMS staff in 2011. The restoration is continuing. <5>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SHG18165 Image/Photograph(s): Bone, J.S.. 1999?. Craig Dunain. Colour Slide; Digital Image. Yes. Original & digital.
- <2> SHG18166 Image/Photograph(s): Bone, J.S.. 1999?. Craig Dunain. Colour Slide; Digital Image. Yes. Original & digital.
- <3> SHG22229 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cressey, M.. 2004. Westercraigs, Inverness: Historic Building Survey. CFA Archaeology Ltd. 05/10/2004. Paper and Digital.
- <4> SHG23697 Image/Photograph(s): Member of public. 10/2007. Craig Dunain Hospital After Fire. Colour. . Digital.
- <5> SHG25627 Text/Correspondence: Fry, I. 01/2012. Buildings at Risk updates, Inverness area and others. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6363 4378 (191m by 257m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH64SW |
| Civil Parish | INVERNESS AND BONA |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
External Links (3)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB8037 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/BAR/detail.aspx?sctID=1358 (Buildings at Risk register entry)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/98549 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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