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Car Parking

Car parking at Foresterhill Health Campus has changed. Due to limited parking on the site we have had to introduce controls to create safer and more readily available parking for patients. These changes have now taken effect. Further information is available in Link opens in new window this leaflet (pdf). The leaflet is also available in large print along with the map.

Hospital Site Shuttle Bus

A hospital site shuttle bus is now operational. Find out more and view the bus timetable at

this link.

Travelling By Bus

Revised Bus Stop Layout

Please note that with effect from Thursday 10 May revised bus stopping arrangements are in force at the main entrance of ARI. Buses travelling north and south from the hospital will now serve separate stops as shown in this map .

For more information about public transport (including buses and trains) please call Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33 (www.travelinescotland.com), or use the following search tool.

journey planner

Please verify routes before travelling. NHS Grampian is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these services.

Travelling By Car

If you are unsure of the best route to take you can contact ARI Concourse Reception on (01224) 554567.

Alternatively, Transport Direct is a website that can help you plan your car journey to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Begin planning your journey by using the search tool below.

Please verify routes before travelling. NHS Grampian is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these services.

Cycle Hoops

We have a number of cycle hoops located across the Foresterhill site that can be used for safely and securely locking your bike against. Details of where these are located can be viewed Link opens in new window

on this map.

Walking to ARI

If you are planning to walk to ARI (from within Aberdeen City), you might find the following resource useful to plan your journey. Start by entering the postcode for where you are departing from:

Please verify routes before travelling. NHS Grampian is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these services.

Travel Costs

Information about travel costs and reimbursement of travel costs (for those who are eligible) is provided Link opens in new window

in this document (pdf).

Driving and medical fitness - reminder to patients

Information about what you need to do in the event of any condition that is or will affect your ability to drive safely Link opens in new window is provided in this document (pdf).

Accommodation for Relatives

We have prepared an Link opens in new window accommodation list (pdf) providing information about bed and breakfast and guest houses near the hospital. This is also available in each ward. For relatives of seriously ill patients, there is very limited accommodation within the hospital grounds. Please ask the Nurse in Charge of the ward for information.