Visitor information
For further information on visiting, please visit our dedicated Visiting our Hospitals page.
If you require any assistance such as an interpreter, lip speaker, or electronic note taker for your appointment, please ask the person who is making your appointment to call 01292 269542.
Referrals and appointments
For the latest information on hospital referrals and outpatient appointments please visit our ‘Referrals and Appointments‘ page.
Accident & Emergency
Accident & Emergency departments are located at:
University Hospital Crosshouse
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
University Hospital Ayr
Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Minor Injuries Services
Minor Injuries Services can provide treatment for a range of minor or less serious injuries:
- Arran Memorial Hospital
- Girvan Community Hospital
Monday – Friday | 8.30am – 5.30pm - University Hospital Ayr
7 days a week | 9.30am – 10pm - University Hospital Crosshouse
7 days a week | 9.30am – 10pm
Our hospitals
Transport
Traveline Journey Planner
If you are traveling by public transport, walking, wheeling or cycling to hospital, you can use the Traveline Journey Planner to help you plan your transport or to view local transport timetables.
Traveline app for Apple and Android
This free app provides all of the information travellers in Scotland need to know when planning a journey.
For public transport, the app includes departure boards for every bus stop in Great Britain. Transport times are also available for Scottish ferry terminals and Glasgow Subway stations, together with local taxi details relevant to your location.
Further details can be found by visiting Traveline Scotland app section of the Traveline Scotland website.
Free bus travel for under 22s
Bus travel is free for everyone aged 5 to 21 in Scotland, but you must have a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC with the free bus travel smart product on it. If you don’t have one, you’ll have to pay the fare.
There are a range of ways to apply for an NEC or Young Scot NEC, including for those without digital access or photo ID.
Visit the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme website for details of how to apply.