The Western is home to Medical, Surgical and Oncology specialties in Edinburgh

Western General Hospital, Edinburgh

Welcome to the Western General Hospital. This teaching hospital is based in the north side of Edinburgh and provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist services to the people of Edinburgh, Lothian and beyond.

Useful Information for New Starts

All the information you might need before your first day - transport links and parking, food and drink facilities, lockers, changing rooms and showers

Transportation

ID Badges

Catering, Facilities and On-call rooms

General Information and Induction

Find out a bit more about the hospital and get some links to induction materials.

About the WGH

Induction

Rota Information

Medical Education

The Medical Education Department at the Western exists to ensure that postgraduate doctors in training and undergraduate medical students receive excellent teaching.