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Sector Leaders Since 2003

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


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


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.


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