Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

The new Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and University Medical School was one of the biggest construction projects undertaken in Scotland at the time of completion.

The design of the new hospital was the responsibility of consort, which ensured the total integration of the many user groups into the design and the operation processes of the new hospital.

The aim of this integrated approach with the construction and operation teams was to achieve a minimum whole life approach that delivered best value for money, minimised disruption and satisfied the requirements of the end user whilst overcoming the major challenge of affordability.

This challenge to affordability was met by utilising a number of surplus sites for redevelopment, namely the Dental Hospital (refurbished to create high quality flats), the City Hospital (with 37 conserved buildings all refurbished for residential use) and the Princess Margaret Rose Hospital (including three listed buildings being refurbished for residential accommodation).

Galliford Try’s involvement in the project included: 

• Equity investor
• Construction

Client: Lothian University Hospitals Trust
Capital Expenditure Value: £221 million
Location: Edinburgh
Consortium Title: Consort Healthcare
Concession Period: 30 years



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