
The standard of care and genuine warmth of the staff is exemplaryAnne H(Cousin of Resident/Service User)



The standard of care and genuine warmth of the staff is exemplaryAnne H(Cousin of Resident/Service User)



Murrayside is a purpose-built care home in Edinburgh that offers the best residential, nursing and specialist dementia care in stunning surroundings.
All bedrooms have en-suite facilities and the home features its very own hair and beauty salon, café, bar and cinema room, plus stunning landscaped gardens designed by landscape designer Annie Pollock.
Every aspect of care and living at Murrayside is personalised to each resident. The home team gets to know each...
Care Provided by Murrayside
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- 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 63 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.
What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Murrayside for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Murrayside 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 UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Suzanne Welsh(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (63)
Visiting
- Please contact the home direct regarding current visiting arrangements.
Parking
- Murrayside has a private car park with disabled spaces directly at the entrance.
Murrayside Reviews (109)
Murrayside has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Murrayside has 109 reviews.
Our mother has been a resident at Murrayside Care Home for two years and we cannot recommend the Care Home highly enough.The staff are highly trained, friendly, kind and efficient taking care of all the resident's with empathy and understanding. There are many carefully planned activities to cover a whole range of interests as well as accommodating for each individual's needs. My mother and the whole family feel so "at home" at Murrayside. If you are considering a Care Home, Murrayside is from our experience simply the best!
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK, we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Murrayside feels a friendly place of trust and professionalism (and also often fun) when you visit.
I would recommend Murrayside because of the individuals who work to make it so special with genuine care and respect.
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one!
The home is well maintained, clean and very welcoming. There is a lovely cafe and balcony on the second floor with amazing views over to Edinburgh Castle. The cinema room is a great facility and was perfect for us to hold a family gathering for Mum's 80th birthday.
The activities offered to residents are varied - there always seems to be something happening!!
Overall Murrayside offers excellent care and has fantastic facilities.
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has continued to be a positive one!
Since my mother moved into Murrayside Care Home a couple of years ago she continues to enjoy her life. With plenty of activities and social opportunities she is kept busy. Her en-suite room is comfortable and should she need assistance, help is just a buzzer away. The staff are always friendly and helpful with medical help available 24 hours a day. Overall I would recommend the multi award winning Murrayside Care Home to anybody as a great place to care for the elderly.
Hi Neil, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one!
All staff are very welcoming to us and it is so apparent that they spend quality time with my mum looking after her needs and ensuring she is content.
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one!
The level of care my mother receives is outstanding and we are always made to feel so welcome. I see how hard the team works and how they remain professional with an excellent sense of humour and ensure that all the residents are engaged in the most amazing activities. The rooms are always clean, and the laundry service is fantastic. The catering is exceptional. We are so proud that we made this choice for our mother and very much appreciate the staff dedication and lovely warm smiles.
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one!
Both my Mother and Father came into Murrayside 2 years ago. My Mother has sadly passed away but whilst she was there she was taken care of in a kind and compassionate way right to the end. My father has Alzheimer's and all the staff on floor one (nursing, carers, kitchen staff and cleaners) work hard to make sure he is as comfortable as possible and his care and entertainment is tailored to his changing needs. The home has a very warm, welcoming and relaxed feeling throughout. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a place for their loved ones in their final years.
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one!
We moved our relative to Murrayside from another care home in Edinburgh & we have been so impressed from the outset.The Customer Relations Manager who is exemplary, warm & friendly Admin team - to the dynamic duo of the Deputy Manager & Home Manager who are approachable & visible, (meeting several times at the outset) lovely Activities coordinator & team who tailor individual interests, empathetic Nurse Leads & Carers to the efficient Domestic team, talented Chef & kind Handyman, all are personable & have the same committed attitude in supporting our relative & us.The Nurses & Carers have gotten to know our relative aside of their Dementia & Autism, thanks to the consistent staffing input.It's this attention to detail which is Murrayside's strength.The bedrooms are light spacious & with range of facilities/activity rooms that are hygienic, well-maintained & beautiful gardens.Murrayside excels in providing so much more in the care, considerations & wonderful atmosphere it holds.
Hi KM, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one!
The facilities are excellent, the bedrooms are well decorated and comfortable, the lounges are airy and nice to sit in. The cafe and balcony or garden are excellent areas to be able to go when visiting. It feels like you're able to take your loved one out without leaving the familiarity of the home.
When my aunt first came to live at Murrayside she was in a wheelchair, very frail and not communicating. What the staff have achieved is remarkable, with their care and compassion, she is now using a zimmer and talking and laughing. Much like her old self, we never thought we would see that again.
I would have no qualms recommending Murrayside. My aunt never wanted to live in a care home, but she often says 'I love it here, the staff are so good, there's always something happening, they can't do enough for you.'
Hi J G, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one!
She has settled in well and is really enjoying the company of other residents; and taking part in the many activities on offer.
Staff are all very friendly and there's a happy and supportive atmosphere.
Christmas at Murrayside was great, with parties and a lunch on Christmas Day.
Facilities are the home are marvellous with a lovely garden and a cafe with a large raised terrace looking towards the Castle and Arthurs Seat.
Murrayside is offering mum an excellent quality of life and is definitely the right choice for us.
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
We are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one!
What an amazing place. The standard of care and genuine warmth of the staff is exemplary. The quality of the provision - activities, individual rooms, social spaces, food, and cleanliness is outstanding. Even the location and grounds of the care facility are great, with easy access to a regular bus route and lovely views of the city. If ever I need to go into a care home, I would be happy to choose Murrayside.
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
However once we had the opportunity to to meet the staff , we were convinced this was the place for our loved one.
Our loved one had now been a resident for several weeks and the transition was easy and everything had been marvelous.
We could not be happier with the staff, the home and the care provided to our father.
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Many thanks the Care UK team
From the very start of visiting this home for my relative, we were treated with top professional service, we were listened to and nothing was too much trouble. The move in was faultless. I now visit regularly and am always greeted with a smile and they use my first name. The medical staff are very vigilant and take their responsibilities very seriously. Communication to me, very important for me, is always spot on. The carers are always very helpful and have made my relative feel very safe and at home. The Management run a first class home. Thank you
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.We're so pleased to hear that your experience from the very first visit has been such a positive one. It means a great deal to know that the team have helped your relative feel safe and at home, and that...
My husband is very comfortable at Murrayside and is well looked after. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The carers seems happy at their work which creates a good several atmosphere. I feel I could not have chosen a better care home for my husband.
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.We're so pleased to hear that your husband is comfortable at Murrayside. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.Many thanks the Care UK team
I have been delighted with his care. He appears to be settling in well.
All staff from administration, housekeeping, maintenance, nursing and carers have made us all feel welcome.
His care is person-centred and exemplary. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff.
We now enjoy quality time, and he is safe and well-looked after.
I would highly recommend Murrayside.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many thanks the Care UK team.
That she settled so quickly and has at no time had any desire to return home is a testament to the fantastic job the staff at Murrayside have done in helping Mum settle. It has been seamless. She is happy and relaxed (with the angst of living alone with dementia having left her face), is fitter and is so enjoying the company and varied activities as well as the support of the professional, caring and fun staff. She is loving having lots of new pals who are in the same boat as she is. When I visit Mum, she loves to go upstairs to the coffee shop. It is a joy to see her happy again and feeling safe and without worries.
I just attended a review today of her first few weeks, and could fault nothing!
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience.At Murrayside we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one. Many thanks, the Care UK team.
My sister moved into Murrayside Care Home on November 18th 2024. Her 3 daughters organised the move, they are my nieces. We all live in the area. The actual move happened quickly after our decision that a move for safety and care was needed. We had an orientation visit along with my sister and by ourselves. On the visit with my sister, while admiring the facility suddenly realized that it was "her" who would be there, she protested, staff and manager coped with this well helping us as a family too with her anger towards her daughters. One month on, now my sister has settled well, joined in activities and making friends. We are free to visit. So far so good. She is happy and safe.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one! Many thanks, the Care UK team
I cannot recommend Murrayside highly enough. The exceptional care is not just reserved for the resident but is also extended to guests. All the staff are caring, warm and approachable and the atmosphere is very much that of an extended family.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
Murrayside Care Home has been exemplary in their care for my relative. After living at home with dementia for five years, a recent hospital visit highlighted the need for full-time care. From the moment I first met the staff at Murrayside, the care and support provided have been outstanding. Despite initially being reluctant to move into a care home, my relative has settled in very well. During our most recent visit, we were delighted to see her happier than she has been in a long time. Knowing she is safe is reassuring, but seeing her genuinely happy means so much more. I am deeply grateful for the exceptional care and compassion shown by everyone at Murrayside.
Hi, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
As with other families, we tried to support Mum living at home for as long as we could. Unfortunately, her health in recent months culminated in hospital admission and returning home was not an option. The fact that my aunt and I live some distance away seemed an additional imperative to finding residential nursing care where we could be reassured that Mum would be well looked after. From the time that I viewed Murrayside, I have been impressed at the connection and respect between staff and residents, whatever their care needs and abilities. Mum requires regular care and attention. Staff see to her needs with care and respect, communicating with warmth and humour which helps her maintain dignity in spite of her circumstances and requirements. All staff, whatever their role, have been welcoming and supportive and take time to answer any questions that we have. It is so lovely to know that Mum is settled, content and well cared for here.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that your experience with us has been a positive one.
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News (48) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (2)

I’m a qualified Registered General Nurse and I joined Care UK in 2015. I’d been working as an agency nurse prior to that but I felt it was time to find a permanent role and really settle into the adult care sector. I think as a home manager it’s important to know the residents and the colleagues in your team. They are central to delivering the best care, so ensuring they’re happy and content is all-important.
The best part of any day is the opportunity to chat with my team and our wonderful residents and their families. It’s important we feel like one big family at Murrayside, so spending time together is key to that. This is a fantastic care home and I’m exciting about leading the team to even greater things.
Away from my job I enjoy walking. I’m very into the Step Challenge and enjoy creating some healthy competition with colleagues, friends and family with that. I also enjoy socialising with friends and family whenever I can.

I moved sector and city when I joined the Murrayside team in 2020, I used to be the Trainee Manager of a five-star hotel in Aberdeen. When the pandemic started, I decided it was time for a change, and here I am.
I’m so grateful that I made the move into care, and came back to Edinburgh. I started out at Murrayside as a Receptionist/Administrator and I’ve worked my way up the ladder. It was a huge career highlight for me to be promoted into my current role as Customer Relations Manager at Murrayside.
I feel huge pride in being part of the Murrayside family. I love showing people around our amazing home, introducing them to the team, and showing them everything we have to offer. When I can, I enjoy chatting to residents and even getting involved in activities. I love seeing the residents making the most of each day.
Frequently Asked Questions about Murrayside
What types of Care is Murrayside registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Murrayside have?
There are 63 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Murrayside?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Murrayside to the centre of Edinburgh?
2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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