Health · Our pick in Edinburgh
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
NHS Lothian
About Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
NHS Lothian’s Emergency Department for adults is at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (and at St John’s Hospital in Livingston); it also has a minor injuries unit for those aged 16 and over. Call 111 first unless it is a critical emergency.
Why it's on our list
- NHS Lothian
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Arthur’s Seat3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Holyroodhouse4.1 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- National Museum4.4 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral4.7 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Edinburgh Castle5.1 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Royal Botanic Garden6.7 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Britannia7.2 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Edinburgh Airport14 kmCar or taxi 44 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley4.8 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Haymarket6.0 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 21 min