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Forres’ hospital for over 125 years
Now it’s our turn to care for Leanchoil.
Closed in 2018 and now owned by the community, it is being brought back as a health and wellbeing hub for everyone.
Give to Leanchoil
Every gift goes to bringing the building back into use for the people of Forres.
£700,000
Almost that much raised since the Trust began. Here is what it has already done.
- Done
Plans drawn up
A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant paid for LDN Architects, Inverness, to draw up plans.
- Early 2026
Planning consent
Planning consent secured for the site.
- March 2026
The site is ours
Community Asset Transfer from NHS Grampian complete, funded by the Scottish Land Fund (£340k).
- Done
Osprey Wing sold
Sold to Hanover Scotland for 41 supported homes. The proceeds fund design work on the main building.
- Done
Architects appointed
LDN Architects chosen by national tender to design the main building’s refurbishment.
- 23 August 2026
Clear-up day
Volunteers got stuck in on site to help clear the building.
- Done
Coffee mornings
Coffee mornings across Forres, Dyke/Kintessack, Edinkillie, Dallas and Findhorn raised over £2,000.
- Next
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A micro health and wellbeing village for Forres.
One site, many uses
Activities and services for all ages, in the building Forres already knows.
The Immersive Classroom
A sensory room for training, STEM learning, therapy and relaxation.
“Leanchoil will be an innovative place that inspires our community to focus on their own improved wellbeing, both now and in the future.”
Our vision
Wellbeing
Social engagement
Volunteering
Employment
Learning
More ways to help
Give regularly or leave a gift
Monthly giving, Gift Aid and legacies.
Support us as a business
Through CSR, or make us your chosen charity.
Fundraise for us
A coffee morning, a challenge, a collection.
Volunteer
Lend a hand on site or at events.
Born in Leanchoil
A cottage hospital the whole town remembers.
Births, recoveries and the care of older people. Explore the hospital’s story and add your own.
1820
Forres-born. Founder of Leanchoil. A name Canada still knows.
Donald Alexander Smith, later Lord Strathcona, gave the land and most of the building cost, and chose the name himself.
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August 2026
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August 2026
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July 2026
June 2026 Newsletter
Thanks to National Lottery players and all our funders.
