The Lauriston Building is an out-patient centre in Lauriston,

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, Scotland. It is managed by

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History

The building, which was designed by Robert Matthew Johnson Marshall, formed part of the first phase of the intended re-development of the

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and was built between 1976 and 1981. The Edinburgh Dental Institute moved to the building from Chambers Street in 1997. Since the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh moved to

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in 2001, the building has been used as a centre for outpatient services.

Services

It is used for outpatient services by

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and

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departments.

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References

External links

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