About Albyn Hospital
Albyn Hospital, in the west end of Aberdeen, is the north-east of Scotland's principal private hospital and is part of Circle Health Group. It provides planned, consultant-led treatment in specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, ENT and ophthalmology, with outpatient clinics and on-site imaging enabling patients from across the region to be assessed and treated promptly.
Patients stay in private en-suite rooms with dedicated nursing care, and on-site physiotherapy supports rehabilitation after surgery. The hospital undertakes day-case and inpatient procedures and treats patients with private medical insurance as well as self-funding patients, with package prices for many common operations.
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Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Gynaecology
- Urology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Dermatology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Consultant-led care
- On-site physiotherapy
- On-site imaging and diagnostics
- On-site parking
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access Albyn Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include Circle Health Group facilities), get a GP or direct-access referral, then pre-authorise the treatment with your insurer.
Self-pay
Ask the hospital for a fixed-price package quote — most offer them for common procedures, with payment plans often available.
NHS-funded
Some private hospitals treat NHS patients for certain procedures. Ask your GP whether choosing this hospital through the NHS e-Referral system is possible for your treatment.
Other private hospitals in Scotland
- Alpha Hospital Group
- Castle Craig Hospital
- Cygnet Wallace Hospital
- Kings Park Hospital
- Murdostoun Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
- Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is Albyn Hospital NHS or private?
Albyn Hospital is a private hospital, part of Circle Health Group. Some private hospitals also treat NHS-funded patients for certain procedures under the NHS e-Referral system — ask your GP whether that's an option for your treatment.
Can I be treated at Albyn Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include Circle Health Group facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. Albyn Hospital works with major UK health insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers fixed-price self-pay packages.
Can I self-pay at Albyn Hospital without insurance?
Yes — most private hospitals, including this one, offer fixed-price self-pay packages for common procedures, often with payment plans available. Ask the hospital directly for a quote.