The Latest Breaking News from Western General Hospital

Former Labour chancellor and Better Together figurehead Alistair Darling dies aged 70

FORMER Labour chancellor Alistair Darling has died aged 70 after a short illness.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

Multiple injuries as ship tips over in dry dock

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 21 people are in hospital and 12 were treated at the scene.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

25 injured as ship tips over in dry dock

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people are in hospital and 10 were treated at the scene.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Edinburgh Morrisons brought to a standstill to pay tribute to 'loving' dad

Peter Owens Gilbertson sadly passed away at the Western General Hospital on Thursday June 23. His memory was celebrated by family, friends and colleagues earlier this week.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 22, 2022

New appointments system will ease waiting times at St John's A&E

Patients with sprains, burns or broken bones will now make an appointment with an expert at the Minor Injuries Unit

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2022

East Lothian mum donates kidney to son after suspected Covid was organ failure

Luke was just 22 when he was rushed to hospital days before Christmas in 2020 with a swollen face and a blood pressure rate of over 200 that turned out to be kidney failure

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

Scots doctor found out he had bladder cancer after spin class

Johnstone managed to beat cancer and is now urging others to get their symptoms checked as soon as possible.

Daily Record · May 21, 2022