General Block, Woodend General Hospital, Aberdeen

The General Block at Woodend General Hospital in Aberdeen was designed by Brown and Watt and is part of the original Oldmill Poorhouse complex that opened in 1907. This building is two storeys tall and has an H-plan layout. It features two parallel and symmetrical long ward blocks, each intended to accommodate 80 patients. These blocks consist of three ranges, with the central part being taller and having a more domestic character. The wings have paired pavilions at each end, with the northern and southern terminals being square and parapetted, topped with tall stacks and steep pyramidal roofs. There are canopied iron-railed balconies on the first floor and modern fire escapes.

The windows exhibit a distinctive glazing pattern, featuring small-paned casements with upper panels that have diamond-shaped detailing. The central administration block is linked by low corridors and has a villa-like appearance, with a two-storey, three-bay L-plan south front. The entrance is located behind an oversized modern porch with an arched recess above that contains a window. There are canted windows on either side, with multi-pane glazing, and most windows are sash and case. A covered stair is located on the eastern flank. The restraint wards are situated on the first floor of this range. The ward blocks are connected at the northern end by a long and low modern wing that houses the general theatre and x-ray facilities, which is excluded from the listing.