10 of the best · Edinburgh, Scotland
Hospitals, Emergency Numbers, Spas and Pools in Edinburgh
Call 999 in an emergency and NHS 24 on 111 for urgent care; the Royal Infirmary and the children’s hospital at Little France; and the spas and pools of the city.
Our 10 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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999 · 111
Emergencies: call 999
In a critical emergency call 999; for urgent care that is not life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111, day or night.
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In an emergency 1
Call 999.
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999 · 111
Emergencies: call 999
In a critical emergency call 999; for urgent care that is not life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111, day or night.
Hospitals 4
NHS Lothian and private.
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NHS Lothian
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
The children’s Emergency Department, beside the Royal Infirmary.
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Spire Healthcare
Spire Murrayfield Hospital
A private hospital in the west of the city, part of Spire Healthcare.
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NHS Lothian
Western General Hospital
NHS Lothian’s hospital in the north-west of the city, with a minor injuries unit.
Pharmacies 1
Across the city.
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NHS Inform
Pharmacies across the city
Community pharmacies can advise on minor illnesses; find the nearest one and its hours on NHS Inform.
Spas and pools 4
Hotel spas and Victorian baths.
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Victorian Turkish baths
Portobello Swim Centre and Turkish Baths
Victorian Turkish baths and a pool by the sea at Portobello.
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Charlotte Square
The Spa at Kimpton Charlotte Square
A spa in the hotel on Charlotte Square: massage, sound therapy and spa days.
