
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.
From the outset, the staff members at Murrayside were approachable and wholly understanding of our needs. The facility looked very impressive. Modern, bright and welcoming. We were delighted when a room became available.
At a time when such a decision is difficult, distressing and life-changing, the support has been sympathetic, positive and reassuring.
Since my wife took up residence in Murrayside all we hoped for has been fulfilled. The staff are professional, supportive and, best of all, incredibly caring. My wife is settled,well cared for and kept entertained in so far as she is able.
Whilst there will always be regrets, Murrayside and its staff have made the move so much easier.
Thank you.
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 the staff at Murrayside are extremely kind, caring, friendly and professional and attend to my aunt's every need. My aunt moved into Murrayside in March 2024 with very poor mental health and was diagnosed with dementia. With the exceptional care and support that she receives around the clock the transformation in her is amazing and heartwarming to see. She settled in so well and is so much happier, and calmer and enjoys life to the full! She absolutely loves all the wonderful activities put on in the home daily, they have their own minibus which my aunt really looks forward to the weekly trip. The hair salon and cafe are brilliant and she enjoys sitting in the gardens and out on the balcony. The staff are all extremely helpful and I receive regular updates about my aunt, together with amazing photos/updates on their app. The facilities at Murrayside are outstanding and maintained to a very high standard and the care is second to none, so without a doubt I 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.
After a four-month stay in the hospital, we realised my mother was no longer able to look after herself. I looked at many care homes in Edinburgh and the 3 in the Care UK group stood out, head and shoulders above the rest. My mother moved to Murrayside Care Home at the end of April and it is heartwarming to see how well she has settled in. The staff are wonderful and the activities plentiful and fun. I will be booking a room in there for myself when the time comes!
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.
Clean environment and a good range of activities and outings which are well organised and administered.
The cafe facility is a useful gathering point for us to provide a change of scenery from his room or the lounge.
Hi Ian, 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.
My 98-year-old Mum had come up to stay with us for Christmas but contracted a chest infection on Christmas Day and had to be hospitalised for a number of weeks. She agreed that it was best for her to move into a care home near where we lived. We visited a number of care homes and chose Murrayside because it had a very nice and friendly atmosphere, was modern, professional and relaxed. On her first day of arrival from hospital, she was welcomed at the front door by the manager and other members of staff and made to feel very welcome. Despite her various health and dietary challenges the team at Murrayside have constantly adapted their approach, getting to know my Mum's likes and dislikes. We receive weekly updates on the activities ahead and I am kept up to date with any medical care needs and changes required by her, the nurse on her floor and the management team are also closely involved with my Mum through our monthly catch-ups.
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.
My 99-year-old auntie had managed to stay in her own home with carers attending but after several falls and hospital stays she reluctantly agreed it was no longer safe for her to return home. I was aware of the home living quite near so my brother and I arranged a tour with the Customer Relations Manager and were immediately impressed with the exceptional standard and lovely atmosphere within the home. She was very professional and friendly and fully explained everything we needed to know. My auntie moved in at the beginning of January and has settled in well. All the staff are so friendly, helpful and caring and nothing is too much trouble for them. We are very happy with the level of care she is receiving. We are kept up to date with any medical care she needs. The home focuses on a variety of activities for the residents and we are informed of these and her engagement in them. We now have peace of mind that she is safe and being well looked after.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a reveiw 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! If you would like to provide us any further specific...
The home is always spotless and it is evident that the staff are working hard to keep it that way. The cafe on the top floor is a great place to go with Mum during a visit to see her. A lovely idea!
As a family, we are delighted with the care and attention Mum is receiving. The transition period has been seamless - thank you 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!
Many thanks, the Care UK team.
Mum moved into Murrayside Care Home in September 2023. 89 years old and with (still) relatively mild dementia, she came to recognise that staying at home was becoming more and more difficult. Moving to somewhere new, after nearly sixty years in her house, was obviously a challenge and my brother and I were very impressed with the help for this transition from all of the team at Murrayside. The attitude of all those we have had contact with is so positive and solution-oriented that despite neither of us living locally, we feel reassured that this was the correct decision. We have frequent contact with the staff. Mum takes part in many activities (and we're kept updated via the app) and also enjoys her room which is bright and very well decorated, as is the whole home. All in all, a very positive start in a fantastic atmosphere, where she is happy.
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.
She arrived the day before her 85th birthday and after a lovely birthday tea with family, she has settled in incredibly well. The staff are exceptional, the facilities are just lovely and myself and the rest of the family have felt incredibly well informed of Mum's medical and social care. I honestly cannot believe we have been so lucky to find somewhere that Mum is so happy.
In her own words, 'I'm exceptionally happy'.
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.
My aunt has always been a very sociable person and is quickly making friends with both residents and carers during the many and varied activities. She has very quickly called it her 'home' and was delighted that she could make her room very personal with items that she cherishes.
I have found all staff to be happy, caring, and professional which means the home has a really lovely warm atmosphere.
I have been kept well informed of both the medical and social care of my aunt which has all helped to make the difficult decision of her moving into care a less stressful and happier experience.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks the Care UK team
My husband has moved here recently after 3 months in hospital and I have been delighted with the care he receives. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to speak to me when I visit. He needs a lot of help and is completely dependent on the staff for his care. I feel an enormous weight has been lifted of my shoulders and I can return to being his wife instead of full-time carer. I enjoy my visits.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks the Care UK team
The home is an exceptional standard and all the staff are very caring and very friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for the residents or family.
We are extremely happy with the level of care that my mother is receiving. The staff have been very accommodating to ensure that she has settled in.
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.
My mother moved to Murrayside two months ago as she no longer felt safe living unsupported many miles from her family. We liked Murrayside as it was new and fresh, had pleasant outdoor spaces, and because of the welcome and professionalism of the staff we met. An enormous upheaval for my mother (moving from the West Midlands where she has always lived), she has settled well. It's no fun being very old but the care and activities staff are exceptionally kind and upbeat and this makes a real difference to residents' well-being. My mother is able to participate in activities both within and outside the home and enjoys walking in the garden. Staff go out of their way to respond constructively to her requests and we have the reassurance of knowing that she is well-cared for and safe.
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.
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks the Care UK team
Enjoying my days out and activities in-house.
I am more than happy with my overall care.
At Murrayside Care Home - Care UK we set a high standard for ourselves, so we are very pleased to hear that...
I have been a resident here at Murrayside for two months now, and I am also very deaf. Can only say that all the carers and other staff are absolutely excellent. They are all so helpful and cheerful, especially in what I think sometimes must be very difficult circumstances. They are all so good at speaking to me face-to-face and making sure I understand what is going on. I have difficulty eating, and both they and the chef have gone out of their way to find suitable food. My experience here has been excellent, and I am truly happy here.
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. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks, the Care UK team.
After over a year of coping with my sister whilst she was in her own home on her own her health gradually deteriorated and she ended up in the hospital for seven weeks and also contracted Covid. I knew when she was taken into hospital that she would never go back to stay in her own home as she couldn't cope. After looking at various homes I couldn't get over how bright, clean and airy Murrayside was and one could only compare it to a five-star hotel. My sister has been in the home now for just over three weeks and is fitting in well with other residents. All the staff are so kind and helpful and the range of activities are excellent. It has been a long time since I have seen my sister look so well. I now have peace of mind and hope she has many years to enjoy her time at Murrayside. I like that I am kept up to date with special events that are going on in the home.
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. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks the Care UK team
Always happy at what they do.
After a long stay in hospital waiting for a home care package we decided to opt for residential care. The services in Murrayside are excellent and couldn't have been replicated at home. The rooms are lovely, the food is good, and there is always something going on for the residents to enjoy. It's like a luxury hotel. The staff are wonderful, and my godmother seems to be fitting in well. I am very impressed at the amount and range of activities available for the residents at Murrayside.
After giving up my job when my mum was diagnosed with dementia 3 years plus of looking after her it was moving to the stage she was in need of 24-hour constant care. My brother and I when visited Murrayside were so impressed we knew this was the one. Since she has been in their care she’s been joining in all the great activities making friends eating well and looks amazingly well. What makes this for us her family has got to be the staff my job before looking after my mum was as a carer, they cannot do enough for her and they welcome in all family friends even my dogs. The activities team are amazing as is the nursing and carers, lovely meals. I was so upset having to put my mum into a care home but now I love going to see her, the friendliest of staff has given me peace of mind and she is settled and enjoying life.
It is difficult to put into words the relief that my sister and I feel, now our mum has become a resident at Murrayside Care Home. Seeing her smile and experience joy as she participates in activities whilst staff encourage and interact with her as if they’ve been friends for years, is wonderful. Frontal Temporal Dementia really is the long goodbye and we have not seen her smile like that in a long time. The intent was to keep Mum in her own home, but her symptoms worsened and supporting interventions did not meet her needs. A care home was the next step, yet we wrestled with feelings of failing her. We were reassured as the customer relations manager and team arranged admission at short notice, cleverly designed move-in day for an easy transition and day by day she is settling in. Mum has a beautiful bright room and is in receipt of tailored care of the highest standard which we receive regular updates on via emails and an App. Murrayside Care Home was the right decision, we wish we had moved Mum in sooner.
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.
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- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 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.
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