
It's peace of mind to our family that our uncle is happy, content, and well looked after.A M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

As a regular visitor, the care I witness can only be described as excellent.G J(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The staff are considerate, kind and respectful. Their communication skills are also excellent.Margot D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It's peace of mind to our family that our uncle is happy, content, and well looked after.A M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

As a regular visitor, the care I witness can only be described as excellent.G J(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The staff are considerate, kind and respectful. Their communication skills are also excellent.Margot D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Struan Lodge is a purpose built Nursing and Dementia Care Home with an active philosophy of first class care. The home is situated in the desirable residential area of Murrayfield, adjacent to Carrick Knowe golf course. Struan Lodge has been carefully designed to provide all the features required in a modern day Nursing Care Home whilst maintaining a relaxed, homely atmosphere.
Their residents enjoy the benefits of group living with...
Care Provided by Struan Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our weekly fees include all care, meals, laundry, entertainment within the home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Struan Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Struan Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
Support you may be entitled to
- If you choose a care home based in Scotland, you may be eligible for the Scottish Government's Free Personal Care funding of up to £260.30 per week (if you are over the age of 65) and Free Nursing Care funding of up to £117.10 per week. This support is not reflected in this fee amount.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care Concern Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anglea Sinclair(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1997
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (30)
Visiting
- Open visiting
Parking
- Limited parking but also street parking nearby.
Struan Lodge Reviews (31)
Struan Lodge has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.320) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Struan Lodge has 31 reviews.
My wife has now been in Struan for almost 2-years, and I have witnessed the original high standard of care being maintained during this time.
Since I have not been allowed into the building for 10-months, I am unable to complete the options. These options I have marked 'satisfactory'. However, I have every confidence that high standards are being maintained.
The only communications I get with my wife is by using the video link. By modern standards the quality of this system is not so good - it needs replacing.
Thank you very much for your kind words; we are very happy that you are pleased with the care here at Struan. We apologise for any issues with video communication, and we are working towards achieving better signals for our building.
My mother has been a resident of Struan Lodge for over a year. She has a bright room with a view over the well maintained, attractive and colourful garden, which she loves to look at through her window. She can also watch walkers and cyclists going along the public footpath nearby. Mum has been thoughtfully and consistently well cared for by members of staff throughout her stay, which has been during the very challenging period of Covid 19. Mum's individual needs have been attended to, and she has always been treated with dignity and respect. Any concerns or queries that I have had have been answered promptly and with consideration.
Thank you for a wonderful review. We are very glad that you are happy with your mum's care here at Struan. We hope to see everyone soon once the lockdown begins to ease.
My family and I are very happy with my husband’s care. He has settled in very quickly and at no point has he complained about anything within the home. I have always found the staff to be very helpful and courteous. I was dreading the time when I would have to put my husband into a care home but this hasn’t happened due to the care and devotion shown by the staff. Thank you all very much.
Thank you for your lovely review, and your kind words. We are dedicated to the residents in our care and their families, it is a pleasure to have your husband in our home.
I am so pleased to leave a recommendation for Struan Lodge. My Mum had really hit crisis point staying at home late last year and we arranged for her to move to a Care Home quite reluctantly. However, Struan Lodge have been fantastic. The staff are simply lovely. It is such a relief to know Mum is being looked after so well. Her dementia is so progressed it makes things very difficult but they treat her with the greatest respect and it's a weight off our shoulders to know she is clean, safe and happy. Her room has a lovely view of the trees, birds and squirrels and we've made it homely with her own bedding and lots of photos. She is a falls risk since she is blind in one eye and quite frail and the manager and staff made special additional arrangements during the Covid lockdown to ensure she was safe. Thank you so much to everyone at Struan Lodge for everything you are doing for all your residents at what must be a very stressful time.
Thank you very much for such a lovely review, we strive to provide a high level of care to all our residents. It is an absolute pleasure to look after your mum and we are delighted you are happy with our care.
Despite the restrictions on visiting, the care provider has kept me up to date with everything happening, especially the issues regarding Covid19. I get regular updates either via an email or the regular newsletter.
We are glad you are happy with our communication and service.
The team at Struan Lodge are very helpful and look after my father very well. Activities he enjoys from dominoes to walks in the garden. His room always smells fresh and is tidy. The menu is a good selection, and the afternoon tea my father enjoys.
Thank you for the lovely review. Each of the skilled colleagues at Struan Lodge takes great pride in making a difference. We are a lucky team to work with wonderful residents and their families.
A warm welcome from all of the staff and management. Even in difficult covid times, they have managed to make my aunt an active member of the home's community.
Thank you for such a lovely review, we appreciate your continued support. Here at Struan Lodge, we strive to ensure the comfort and happiness of all our residents and in your aunt's case, we love the addition of the weekly visits from her feline companions.
I just wanted to say thank you for everything you did for my Father over the last few months and for your understanding and compassion in dealing with my Mother and the family. These are extraordinary times which make it even harder for you to do your jobs, and it is a great credit to you and your team that you continue to provide a safe and comfortable environment for your residents, at considerable sacrifice to your own personal lives. We miss Dad greatly but have a mountain of happy memories to sustain us, and I am glad that you managed to see something of his character in his time with you. Once again, many thanks for everything, and best wishes.
We had the pleasure of your dad's company for a few months and what an enjoyable few months that was, he brightened up our days with his smile. On top of that, we were lucky enough to have spent time with your mum and the family. Thank you for your wonderful and heartfelt comments and we are glad...
I have contacted the Head Office but their response is unfortunately uninterested.
I would again stress that I have no complaint whatsoever with the staff of the home.
Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that our team are delivering great quality care and support to your Mother. We regret that our current fees are causing concern to you. We aim to ensure that our fees are comparable to other Care Homes within the area.
Struan Lodge is a wonderful place, the staff are outstanding at their jobs, very caring thoughtful and friendly. It is very well organised and managed, very clean. They handled the lockdown extremely professionally, giving me peace of mind that they did everything within their powers to protect all the residents, they had zero cases which was a huge accomplishment.
Thank you for such a wonderful review, we appreciate your continued support. Here at Struan we strive to ensure the comfort and happiness of all our residents but equally their family and friends.
Day to day care in the home itself has been and remains excellent. Staff are friendly and caring and make residents feel cared for and content. However, communication with residents and their families regarding costs and fees, in particular, proposed fee increases, in my opinion, has been nothing short of appalling and requires to be addressed.
The management team within Struan Lodge focus solely on the care delivery and well being of its residents on a day to day basis. Care is delivered to a high standard and this is reflected in the positive comments made by family members and those residing in the home. Fees and costings are under the...
Bed Vacancies
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Posted: 01 July 2026Please contact Struan Lodge to find out more.
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- 11 Aug 2025
This month we welcome two very experienced and passionate nurses George Amvrosiadis who joins us a Clinical Lead Nurse and Alicja Luczak who also joins the nursing team as day...
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Meet the Team (7)

I enjoy working in care and helping people. I have continued with my studies and am working my way to provide more advanced care and continue to improve our service.

George is Struan Lodge's Clinical Lead Nurse. George heads up the nursing team, ensuring all clinical aspects in the home are overseen alongside the management team.

Shelly joined the team in November 2024

Alicja joined the nursing team in August 2025

Anu joined the care team in August 2024

I provide the Maintenance for the property and my main responsibilities are the health and safety of our residents and staff alike. I have a keen eye and attention to detail that I have gained during my years as a stonemason.

David is the head chef at Struan Lodge. David cooks up a wide variety of delicious home cooked meals for the residents and consults with residents on menus to ensure all tastes are catered for.
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