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Access & Parking

There is a ramp to the entrance. The doors are fitted with automatic openers for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Our waiting room, consulting room and toilet facilities are designed for wheelchair access. There is a ‘deaf loop’ system and for our younger patients the practice has children changing facilities and a toddler ‘toilet training’ seat and step.

We have restricted on-street parking available on Riversdale Crescent or Murrayfield Road. Disabled parking is available in front of the entrance. 

If you need help when we are closed

From 6pm to 8am Monday to Friday and weekends NHS24 will provide the out of hours service. Telephone: 111 

NHS24 also provides a medical advice service during the day.Further details are available on their web site – www.nhs24.com

Remember for a life-threatening emergency you should still dial 999

Public Holiday Closures

The practice will be closed on the following dates due to public/local holidays.

2026

  • Friday 3rd April 2026
  • Monday 6th April 2026
  • Monday 4th May 2026
  • Monday 14th September 2026
  • Friday 25th December 2026
  • Monday 28th December 2026

2027

  • Friday 1st January 2027
  • Monday 4th January 2027

 

Please make sure you order any repeat prescription medication in sufficient time to allow the request to be sent to and processed by the pharmacy.

Closures for staff training

The practice will be closed each day between 12:30pm-1:30pm unless you have an appointment. Please listen to the answer message for details on how to contact us. Please do not show up to the surgery without an appointment during this time.

The practice will also close for protected learning time on 4 half-days a year. Again, please listen to the phone message for emergency advice. There will be no routine appointments during these closures so please do not attend the practice as the door will be locked. 

Protected Learning Time Closures

Tuesday 21st April 2026 - 9am to 1:30pm

Wednesday 24th June 2026 - 9am to 1:30pm

Thursday 3rd September 2026 - 9am to 1:30pm

Tuesday 24th November 2026 - 9am to 1:30pm

Murrayfield Medical Practice

111 (Out of Hours)
13b Riversdale Crescent
Murrayfield
Edinburgh
EH12 5QX
Day Opening hours
Saturday 21 March
Closed
Page last reviewed: 12 February 2026
Page created: 30 May 2024