Health · Our pick in Edinburgh
Western General Hospital
NHS Lothian
About Western General Hospital
The Western General Hospital has one of NHS Lothian’s minor injuries units for those aged 16 and over; call 111 first to be directed to the right service.
Why it's on our list
- NHS Lothian
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Western General Hospital before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Western General Hospital 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
- Royal Botanic Garden1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Edinburgh Castle2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- National Museum3.3 kmWalk 42 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Holyroodhouse4.1 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Britannia4.2 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Arthur’s Seat5.0 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Edinburgh Airport7.8 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 26 min
Main railway stations
- Haymarket2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Edinburgh Waverley3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min