In a submission to the inquiry, a representative for the health board described the abuse of vulnerable young people at the unit as “deeply troubling”.
He added that the current health board stood ready to assist Police Scotland and the Crown Office in any ongoing or future criminal investigations that might arise.
In a transcript of her testimony, NHS chief executive Julie White offered “a wholehearted, sincere apology” to all those who were failed.
Ladyfield closed in 2001 and all residential mental health provision for children and young people is now provided outside Dumfries and Galloway.
