Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) — founded 1794, teaching hospital for University of Glasgow — operates 13 inpatient wards alongside a vast array of specialized departments and an on-site medical history museum.
| Ward | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Respiratory Medicine & Sleep Medicine |
| Ward 2 | Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU) |
| Ward 3 | Respiratory, Renal & Orthopaedic Medicine |
| Ward 4 | Endocrinology & Diabetes Centre |
| Ward 5 | Elderly Care |
| Ward 6 | Medical Assessment & Stroke Unit |
| Ward 7 | Dermatology & Plastic Surgery |
| Ward 8 | Haematology & Oncology |
| Ward 9 | Infectious Diseases |
| Ward 10 | Neurology & Pain Management |
| Ward 11 | General Medicine |
| Ward 12 | Coronary Care Unit (CCU) |
| Ward 13 | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) |
Location: Within the hospital campus (often in the original 1794 building area).
Exhibits: Surgical instruments, nursing uniforms, pharmacy jars, Lister's antiseptic equipment, WWI/II hospital archives, patient records, architectural models.
Access: Open to public (check current hours — often weekdays, limited). Free entry; donations welcome.
GRI blends cutting-edge acute care with a living archive of Scottish medical innovation — from Lister's antisepsis to modern transplant surgery.