
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.
My 83-year-old husband suffers from Alzheimer's disease. After a year in an NHS care home, he came to Murrayside in March 2021. He settled in well thanks to a warm welcome. Some familiar things had already been placed in his room so that he was at once comfortable in his surroundings. He is well cared for by the wonderful staff. I have nothing but praise for the nurses, carers and those who cook lovely food for him. They are also very kind to me. I have mobility problems and they are kind to me.
We very much appreciate your kind feedback. We are delighted that your husband has settled well into Murrayside after a long stay elsewhere. Our staff will be delighted to read your lovely comments. We like to feel that all relatives and friends are part of our Murrayside family too!
My friend moved into Murrayside just over a month ago. The whole process was very sensitively handled and any questions I had were immediately answered. The staff are all lovely and my friend has settled very quickly into her new home. I feel very reassured that she is being extremely well cared for and would highly recommend Murrayside.
Thank you so much for your very kind review. We are delighted that your friend is settling in well and getting to know the other residents and our staff. Your support is much appreciated by all the team at Murrayside.
My mum arrived in Murrayside in September 2019 after a major operation. She was made very welcome and due to the care and good nutrition made a remarkable return to health. She was able, at the age of 93, to go swimming once a week which she absolutely loved. Unfortunately, Covid limited some of the activities available but throughout the lockdown Murrayside put the well-being and safety of their residents first. The atmosphere in the home is one of a family home and the staff are wonderful. Mum, unfortunately, became ill in December once again at which time it became apparent she was at end of life. The care she received during this period of time was outstanding. The staff are both compassionate and kind. The dignity of the resident is always at the forefront respecting their wishes at all times. They helped facilitate daily Skype calls with the wider family and in the end, looked after us as much as Mum. They became part of our family and the debt we owe them is immeasurable. Thank you.
It was a privilege for us all to know and to care for your mother during the final part of her life and we shared many very happy experiences with her - swimming, golf, telling stories about Glasgow etc. It was evident that she adored...
I doubt whether there is a better care home in the area than Murrayside. Staff are very caring, proof of this is that I stayed myself for a month after my wife died there, after 15-months with a terminal brain disease. The support I got in that initial period of bereavement (and as a resident myself for the last eight weeks of her life) was hugely comforting. It has an optimistic feel to the place - comfortable, well-planned premises with cheerful, even funky decor, and rooms are well lit. Activities were more limited than normal due to Covid, but more exercises tailored to the resident's individual need would be beneficial.
Thank you for your very kind review. It was a privilege for us to care for your wife during the last chapter of her life and we were thankful that you were also able to be here with her during the final two months. We are very proud of our team at Murrayside, for all the work they do, and your feedback will be much appreciated by all during what has been a very difficult year in so many ways.
We are very grateful for the tremendous efforts of many kind and caring staff at Murrayside who pulled out all the stops despite their very busy schedules to make mum’s 90th birthday a day to remember. We particularly appreciated the effort that went into setting up a Zoom call so that all her children and grandchildren from 4 countries on different continents could partake in virtual celebrations to give her birthday messages. The care home really did so much more than we had expected. Our thanks also goes to manager who is clearly doing an amazing and difficult job during Covid.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this lovely review. We are all delighted that your mother's birthday celebrations went well and that she was able to see and speak with all her family via Zoom! She certainly said that she had a lovely day - as we all did too! Your kind comments are much appreciated by all the team at Murrayside. A nice 'boost' during these difficult times.
My father has dementia and been in the care home since July 2020. Despite Covid restrictions the staff have always been absolutely super with both him and the rest of the family. He recently celebrated a birthday, and they made a real fuss of him, with a banner, balloons and a cake. He had a lovely time, though by the next day he had forgotten all about it! Though my father has very limited memory or understanding of a lot of things now, he always says that everything about the care home is lovely and he can’t fault it at all.
Thank you so much for providing a review. It is a pleasure for our team to look after your father. He is always so appreciative. We particularly enjoyed seeing his response to his birthday celebrations. Our team will be delighted to read your kind comments.
My wonderful father resided in Murrayside from January 2020 until his 98-year-old heart stopped beating in his sleep on 4 January 2021, fortunately not from COVID. It is extremely sad that the last year has meant he didn’t have the experience in Murrayside which we had all hoped for but everyone did their best to keep all the residents safe and to help them celebrate their individual joys. The staff in Roseburn Suite made his time there as joyful as possible. All staff were so supportive to me during his stay too.
Thank you for your kind review. It was a real privilege for us to share your father's last year of his life, at Murrayside. He was so well-liked by staff and other residents alike and we do miss his gentle manner and sense of humour. We realise how difficult the past year has been for residents and their families alike but our staff will very much appreciate your lovely comments.
I really look forward to the day when we as a family can actually get into the care home and thank the staff personally.
Thank you for everything you've done to date.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback. This will be much appreciated by all our staff for whom the past year has been a real challenge. We are so pleased that your grandmother has settled in very well and is enjoying the company of her fellow residents and the staff who care for her. We look forward to meeting you, inside the care home, once this is possible!
Murrayside is an extremely well run residence with very dedicated and imaginative staff. The facilities and activities available for residents are wide ranging and encourage friendship and companionship within the residents and staff. It is a home that truly cares. It is the best care home I have visited over the past 20 years.
Your kind review is much appreciated and will certainly provide a boost to our hard-working team here at Murrayside. Thank you!
There is genuine love and care in this place, a true home in every sense. To have thrived and succeeded through these difficult times is truly a credit to the staff and management. Staying safe at Murrayside is the norm.
The head chef took time to discover what were her favourite dishes and went out of his way to tempt her and the housekeeping team kept everything immaculate.
Murrayside was able to provide the specialised care, after suffering a major stroke, which left her almost totally dependent on the nursing team and carers.
The level of care was second to none and as a family, we were extremely grateful for her end of life care. Both she and the close family were given excellent emotional support by the nurses and carers with many showing exceptional qualities of dedication and a true vocation.
It was a privilege for us to care for your mother during the last months of her life. She was a true personality and is missed by those who knew and cared for her. Your kind review is appreciated and will provide a much-needed boost for our team at the present time. Thank you.
My mother has been a resident of Murrayside since early 2019 and our family has been delighted with how well she has settled in over the past 15 months. The staff have cared for mum exceptionally well and some are now more like close friends to her. The management team and others are also always available to relatives to discuss any issue at any time. I cannot recommend Murrayside highly enough and am so pleased that we selected it as mum’s new home.
Thank you for your very kind Review, Alan. We look forward to seeing you all again once the current restrictions have been removed.
The carers are happy to provide an extra cup of tea, or information about the residents well being even by phone.
Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you to Murrayside again once the current restrictions are able to be lifted.
Thus I have been receiving all services such as foods, room service, laundry etc.
I had previously submitted a review of the care and services of my wife. This review is about my own services.
They have been superb! I have no complaints other than the fact that when other residents press their panic button at night, and this happens rather frequently, I wake up.
Thank you so much for your very kind review. Obviously, we have to have our 'call' system operational during the night for other residents but we will discuss with you ways in which this disturbance can be minimised to allow you a good night's sleep. We will pass on your positive comments to all our team.
I am so pleased with the care provided. The staff have talked to me about the medicine for my wife via the doctors. I know how difficult it is doing things, shaving three times a week, cooking meals, washing clothes, I was under stress not having the responsibility to care for my wife now. The management of Murrayside have helped me to overcome this and to understand the care procedure. The staff now deal with my wife's clothes and are very caring. It takes time to understand how everything works, visiting times and meeting people who have been going through this - just like me.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service at Murrayside. We will pass on your comments to our staff and we will make direct contact with you to discuss your feedback. We always want to improve on the service we provide to our residents and your input will be valuable to us.
My mum has been a resident at Murrayside for just over 12 months. During that time she has been happy, well cared for in a friendly environment. The rooms are well equipped and the staff are generally caring and sensitive. Just two comments - My mum is frail but is mentally 'on the ball' so finds some of the activities unchallenging. Second - The food could be plainer. Old folk don't want fancy menus - the simpler the better.
Many thanks for your review, this is much appreciated. We do have a wide variety of activities on offer but would like to contact you direct to discuss other things your mother may like to get involved in. We are keen to ensure that all our residents are happy and get as much as possible out of each day.
When visiting our friend, we were delighted to find that there was such a high level of care at the home. Our friend was made very welcome and really enjoys all the activities which are in place to make life better. The facilities for visitors are also excellent and we enjoyed a coffee and biscuit in the cafe area. Keep up the wonderful work.
Thank you for your review. We look forward to welcoming you to Murrayside again once the current restrictions are lifted. In the meantime, stay safe.
There is always plenty of staff on hand to greet visitors and keep an eye on residents. Activities are varied and interesting with a full chart of upcoming events prepared every week for the benefit of residents and visitors. The grounds are well maintained and bird feeders attract not only the feathered but also many bouncy squirrels which provide hours of fun to those who see them.
Religious services are available weekly and a cinema provides a big-screen treat every week.
Thank you for your review. We are all delighted that you are pleased with the level of care and facilities being provided at Murrayside.
The staff are great, they have all taken the time to get to know me as well as my friend.
He has been included in lots of great day trips. The staff are genuinely caring towards him and all of the other residents.
Murrayside is a very welcoming and friendly place.
Could not recommend highly enough to anyone thinking of residential care for their loved ones. The best home I have ever had the privilege of being involved in within Edinburgh.
Thanks for your review, Jo. We love having you at Murrayside to visit and really appreciate your very kind comments about our care home.
It is a difficult and emotional decision for the resident who is joining the care home and equally so for their relatives, but at each stage, we have been supported by the care staff, the domestic and catering staff and the efficient and welcoming office staff. The lifestyle coordinators provide a varied programme of activities and outings which contribute to the wellbeing of the residents. The coffee shop offers a convivial meeting place for residents and their visitors.
We are pleased that your brother has settled in well at Murrayside and also that you are happy with the care being provided. Thank you very much for your support too - we feel it is very much a team effort!
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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.
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