What we do:
We provide a range of acute inpatient services at the Borders General Hospital.
Visiting:
Click here for BGH Ward visiting times.
Click here for the hospital Floor Plan.
Area covered:
Central Borders.
How to find us
The Borders General Hospital is just outside Melrose on the A6091. To download a sitemap of the Borders General Hospital please click here.
By Car
From the East, take the A68 to the junction with the A6091, signposted Melrose, Galashiels. Travel along this road for approximately 3 miles, when you will see the Hospital signposted to your left.
From Galashiels and the A7, follow signs for Hawick (A7). At the junction with A6091 (Kingsknowes Roundabout), follow the 1st exit A6091 (signposted Jedburgh). You will cross a further two roundabouts - keep travelling on the A6091. About 1/4 mile along this road you will see signs for the Borders General Hospital on your right.
For detailed directions and a route map from the AA website please use the link below. Type your postcode in the 'From' box and the BGH postcode TD6 9BS in the 'To' box The AA route planner website
By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Tweedbank (1 mile).
Several bus services stop at Borders General Hospital, detailed below:
| Bus Route Number | Service (click for timetables) |
|---|---|
| 51 | Galashiels - Edinburgh |
| 60 | Galashiels - Berwick-Upon-Tweed |
| 67 | Galashiels - Kelso - Berwick-Upon-Tweed |
| 68 | Galashiels - Jedburgh |
| 75A | Galashiels Town Service |
| 964 | St Boswells - Galashiels (via Bowden) |
For information on other bus services to the Borders General Hospital, visit the Borders Buses website.
Information on planning your journey can be found on the Traveline Scotland website, the Traveline Scotland app or via the 24/7 phone line 0141 465 1878.
How to access our services:
Services are usually accessed by referral from a General Practitioner (your family doctor) or an appropriate health professional.