Cornhill Hospital Photography Project

In January 2004, GHAT established an open commission inviting artists to create a series of photographic images recording physical aspects of the granite buildings at the old Royal Cornhill Hospital, commonly referred to as the Upper and Lower Hospitals. 

Three photographers were selected: Susan Grant, Adrian Lear and Ian Macilwain. Each artist was asked to create a collection of twelve images.  The range of works reflects the three unique approaches taken by the artists – their individual responses to the buildings and the traces of life and activity still apparent in the uninhabited spaces. 

Each set of works is creative, explorative and poetic in nature and should not be regarded as a social or historical record. 

The photographs are now hung in various locations in the new Royal Cornhill Hospital as an acknowledgement of these old buildings.