The Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation is delighted to present an exhibition by the Edinburgh Urban Sketchers at the Anne Ferguson Gallery form 15 July 2019 to 17 January 2020. Edinburgh Urban Sketchers is the local chapter of the international ‘Urban Sketchers’ group. These works have been made by group members during regular visits to … Continue reading Urban Sketchers Exhibition: 150 Years of Western General Hospital
Walk Around the Western – a 150 years ago on the 21st December 1868……….
The walk starts at the Clocktower although you can start wherever and this should take you a little over 30 minutes. In June 1867 the ground to build the Craigleith Parish Poor House was acquired at 16 pounds an acre from The Fettes Trust. The site comprised of ten acres of farmland at what was known … Continue reading Walk Around the Western – a 150 years ago on the 21st December 1868……….
‘Art Donor’ Art Exhibition | Anne Ferguson Gallery
5 Dec 2018 –28 June 2019 – All welcome! The exhibition 'Art Donor' celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Western General Hospital and can now be seen in the Anne Ferguson Gallery (formerly the LINK Gallery). These oil paintings, watercolours, collages, and original prints are just some of the art works donated to the hospital over the years. … Continue reading ‘Art Donor’ Art Exhibition | Anne Ferguson Gallery
Born at the Western | Chris Stirling
I don't mind admitting that I feel a particular connection to the Western General Hospital. I'm one of a number of people who were born in the maternity unit before it closed in 1992. It has been my local hospital for most of life. And now, I'm one of a select group who not only … Continue reading Born at the Western | Chris Stirling
A Historical Perspective | Martin Eastwood
Martin Eastwood and Anne Jenkinson’s ‘History of the Western General Hospital’ is an amazing 250 pages of detailed description of the beginnings of healthcare provision in the west, on the other hand some say east, of Edinburgh until around 25 years ago. So popular is the publication that it is difficult to get hold of. … Continue reading A Historical Perspective | Martin Eastwood
Amazing Western Facts| Mark Strachan
When I met Mark he was still buzzing from having completed his first 10k. I think he might have been caught up in the wave of enthusiasm that had seen 86 of ‘Westerners’ enter the Scottish Half Marathon and 10k. It had been Mark’s first 10k and he was very pleased that his training plan … Continue reading Amazing Western Facts| Mark Strachan
Scottish Half Marathon + 10K
The weather forecast for the 'festival of running' hadn't been all that brilliant. Strom Ali on the Wednesday had been impressive in its ferocity and further wind and rain had been forecast for the rest of the week including Sunday. I'm a seasoned runner and not put off by a bit of weather, however I … Continue reading Scottish Half Marathon + 10K
The Western General Action Group | Dave Pickering
Digging through some Western General images on the amazing Scottish digital archive that is SCRAN, I came across a couple of pictures of people protesting outside the Western General. I was fascinated to find out a bit more and soon found a local social history group who also had some information about a campaign to … Continue reading The Western General Action Group | Dave Pickering
An Army Marches on Its Stomach | WGH Soft Facilities
I recently had the pleasure of meeting some folk involved in the inner workings of the Western General Hospital – those involved in catering, domestic services and portering. The more I look into life at the Western, the more I understand just how important all the different disciplines are in making sure that the patients … Continue reading An Army Marches on Its Stomach | WGH Soft Facilities
