The Mole Clinic Edinburgh
Providing Single Mole Check, Full Body Skin Check and Mole Mapping services
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CQC Rated
‘Good’
Winner of UK Patient Safety Award
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Screening results available within just 1 to 3 days
Centre of Excellence
Sector Leaders Since 2003
How to find The Mole Clinic in Edinburgh
Address
‘DR VICTORIA’ 32 Alva St, Edinburgh EH2 4PY
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Open hours
Mon & Tue: 10am – 6pm
Thu: 10am – 7pm
Information
The clinic is located on the ground floor with steps at the entrance of the clinic. There are no accessible toilet facilities currently available.
By Bus
Check Local Bus Routes: Use the Lothian Buses website or app to find a bus that travels to the city center or close to Alva Street. “Lothian Road” or “Shandwick Place,” are both within walking distance.
From the nearest bus stop, head east towards Alva Street. It’s typically a short walk (about 5-10 minutes).
By Tram
Take the Tram to the City Centre, to York Place or Edinburgh Airport.
Get off at West End – Princes Street: From there, it’s a short walk to Alva Street.
By Car
Use GPS Navigation: Enter “32 Alva St, Edinburgh EH2 4PY” into your GPS or navigation app for the best route.
Nearby Car Parks
Chamber Street Car Park
Address: Chamber St, Edinburgh EH1 1HU
Distance: About 0.4 miles (8 minute walk)
Castle Terrace Car Park
Address: Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EN
Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles (10 minute walk)
Walking
Alva Street is located near the West End – Princes Street.
Key landmarks include St. Mary’s Cathedral, approximately 0.5 miles (10-minute walk) and Edinburgh Castle, about 1 mile (20-minute walk)
Explore our skin cancer screening services
Skin Cancer Screening
We offer a number of skin cancer screening services to suit all patients.
Full Body Mole Check – For patients wanting an all over body check to identify any visually abnormal moles – a potential sign of skin cancer. Costs £195 for one person, book for 2 and save 10%
Single Mole Check – For patients concerned about one particular mole or needing a second opinion. A single mole check costs £60
Employee Screening – Protect your team with our professional skin cancer screening services. Options available for an on-site nurse at your workplace or discounted clinic visits.
Full Body Mole Mapping
Mole Mapping is ideal for individuals at higher risk of developing skin cancer—especially those with a large number of moles, irregular or unusually shaped moles, or a personal or family history of skin cancer.
Book Full Body Mole Mapping for one person for £325
Book with a friend or relative for just £585, saving 10%*
*If you have booked for two people, please note you will usually be seen one after another, and the appointment can take up to 2 hours in total.
Trusted by over 30,000 patients annually, The MOLE Clinic is recognised by BUPA & AXA PPP and other major insurers.
Latest News
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