Gilbert Bain Hospital

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Lerwick's New Gilbert Bain Hospital was built 1958 to 1960 on the junction of South Road and Cairnfield Road to replace an older building of the same name which had become too small for the needs of the day. It is Shetland's main hospital and is run by NHS Shetland.

Crowd gathering to watch the laying of the foundation stone
Crowd gathering to watch the laying of the foundation stone
After the ceremony, workmen ensure the stone is straight and plumb
After the ceremony, workmen ensure the stone is straight and plumb
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