In 2018, the much- loved Leanchoil Maternity Hospital near Forres in Morayshire, was closed, due to staffing difficulties.

But now a historic community asset transfer, by NHS Grampian, is about to be finalised and will lead to a refurbish and a re-purpose of the Hospital on the nine- acre site, for the for the community.   Marianne Nicolson, a Consultant Medical Oncologist, is the Chair of the Leanchoil Trust.  She told Frieda Morrison more about the plan and the background of this historic building. 

Leanchoil building
Leanchoil building
Marianne Nicolson
Marianne Nicolson