EXCLUSIVE: Edinburgh's new Sick Kids delayed until autumn 2018
NHS Lothian insists the building will be completed to the 'highest standards'
Last updated 12th Dec 2017
Forth News can reveal Edinburgh's new Sick Kids Hospital has been hit by another delay with the opening now pushed back until autumn 2018.
The ÂŁ150m building, next to the Royal Infirmary at Little France, has been hit by a series of delays.
Work on the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People was originally due to be completed by the autumn of this year.
In a statement, Jim Crombie, Deputy Chief Executive for NHS Lothian said: "We are working with the contractors to open the hospital as soon as possible and aim for moves to take place by autumn 2018.
"Our forensic work with ISHL and Multiplex will continue through regular meetings over the coming weeks.
He added: "We remain committed to delivering this flagship facility in a timely manner and to the highest of standards.