Quiet/reflective space
This page provides information about quiet/reflective spaces across NHS Grampian sites.
Many NHS Grampian sites offer quiet/reflective spaces.
These are open to everyone – patients, visitors, staff and volunteers are all welcome. While some are called chapels, these are for people of all faiths and none.
These are places for quiet reflection, meditation, prayer, or a space just to be.
These are shared spaces. Please treat others kindly, respect their need for quiet, and if you find someone using a space you'd like please wait until they are finished.
Many sites also have outdoor spaces where you can reflect and connect with nature and others.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - Sandpiper Sanctuary
The Sandpiper Sanctuary is above the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Emergency Department on Level 1 of the Green Zone.
It is open 24 hours a day.
A stained glass window features many north east landmarks, rivers and wildlife and was generously supported by the Sandpiper Trust.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - Pink Zone Chapel
The Hospital Chapel at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is on Level 2 of the Pink Zone, near to the lifts.
It is open 24 hours a day.
Many Muslim members of hospital staff use the chapel for daily prayer.
Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
A stained glass window is the focus of the Chapel at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. It is a small quiet place of peace used by many to give thanks or as a refuge at harder times. You will find the chapel on the ground floor, just past the reception desk. The stained glass window was designed by Jennifer Jayne Bayliss and depicts a baby supported by hands surrounded by birds, animals and plants. The Aberdeen Maternity Hospital Memorial Book lies here, and families are able to come in at any time to look at the page which records the death of their baby. The Chapel is open 24 hours a day.
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
The Chapel in the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital is a place for quiet prayer and reflection. It can be found on the first floor beside the main lifts. It is open 24 hours a day.
Royal Cornhill Hospital
The Chapel at Royal Cornhill Hospital is situated in Block C and is clearly signposted. It is usually open for quiet meditation and reflection between 9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. At other times, access can be obtained by ward staff contacting reception.
Roxburghe House
At the heart of Roxburghe House is the Chapel which provides a place of peace for quiet prayer and meditation.
Woodend Hospital Chapel / Quiet Room
The Chapel is open 24 hours a day.
Foresterhill Mosque
There is a Mosque on the Foresterhill Site in Aberdeen, located to the rear of the Maternity Hospital, near the IM&T building. Friday prayer takes place there at lunchtime and the Mosque is open for regular prayer at any time of the day. Because this is in a separate building it may not be suitable for patients to attend. If the available time or the circumstances make it difficult to perform prayer at the Mosque facility there is always the choice of performing it in one of the chapels available in every hospital within NHS Grampian. However, the Friday prayer is only held at the Mosque facility.
Dr Gray's Hospital Chapel
Published: 24/08/2026 17:13