After getting us soaking wet visiting the cottage I posted this was my way of making up for it. I've driven past here quite a few times but never had an opportunity to have a peek. A month or two beforehand I read an article on the website of our local paper saying there had been an increase in vandalism and security was to be stepped up and the site sealed and fenced off. It would be silly not visit before this happens!
History:
"Thornton Fever Hospital was opened in 1902 as a fever isolation hospital treating patients with meningitis, diphtheria, scarlet fever etc. It was stretched to its capacity in 1903 with the Fife typhoid epidemic.
It was subsequently used as a mental health institution for children known as Strathore Hospital.
In December 1964 the mental health sub committee of the hospital board advised that a new hospital was to be built in Dunfermline by 1967 rendering Strathore Hospital obsolete.
In 1965 an engineer's report stated that the property was in need of drastic repair in regards to heating, sanitary fittings, decoration and incineration, however no work appears to have been carried out and patients remained there until transfer to Dunfermline in 1967.
The building remained empty from 1967 - 1970 and was then purchased by Mr Taylor Bryant of Edinburgh who with no formal qualifications, opened a children's home for boys with mental and social disorders known as Corsbie Hall School.
In July 1972 Mr Bryant was declared bankrupt and disappeared for several years. The school then close.
The former matron's house was used as a hotel in the 70s known as Corsbie Hall Hotel and then in the 80s/90s an unregistered care home known as Fosterton Firs took over the area.
Lastly the area was used by Strathmore Plant Hire to store vehicles etc.
Planning permission was given to restore the former lodge and turn the hospital dwellings in to flats in 2009 whilst preserving the integrity of the lodge house however fire damage to the main matron's house may have halted proceedings."
I was quite pleasantly surprised when we got there. I knew this place had been trashed but I really liked it. Between the natural grime and decay and the original paint work the colours were amazing.
Externals:
And from inside the various buildings:
Every good hospital carries it:
Thanks for looking!
History:
"Thornton Fever Hospital was opened in 1902 as a fever isolation hospital treating patients with meningitis, diphtheria, scarlet fever etc. It was stretched to its capacity in 1903 with the Fife typhoid epidemic.
It was subsequently used as a mental health institution for children known as Strathore Hospital.
In December 1964 the mental health sub committee of the hospital board advised that a new hospital was to be built in Dunfermline by 1967 rendering Strathore Hospital obsolete.
In 1965 an engineer's report stated that the property was in need of drastic repair in regards to heating, sanitary fittings, decoration and incineration, however no work appears to have been carried out and patients remained there until transfer to Dunfermline in 1967.
The building remained empty from 1967 - 1970 and was then purchased by Mr Taylor Bryant of Edinburgh who with no formal qualifications, opened a children's home for boys with mental and social disorders known as Corsbie Hall School.
In July 1972 Mr Bryant was declared bankrupt and disappeared for several years. The school then close.
The former matron's house was used as a hotel in the 70s known as Corsbie Hall Hotel and then in the 80s/90s an unregistered care home known as Fosterton Firs took over the area.
Lastly the area was used by Strathmore Plant Hire to store vehicles etc.
Planning permission was given to restore the former lodge and turn the hospital dwellings in to flats in 2009 whilst preserving the integrity of the lodge house however fire damage to the main matron's house may have halted proceedings."
I was quite pleasantly surprised when we got there. I knew this place had been trashed but I really liked it. Between the natural grime and decay and the original paint work the colours were amazing.
Externals:
And from inside the various buildings:
Every good hospital carries it:
Thanks for looking!
