Why these services are included
Castle Craig is in the Scottish Borders and Abbeycare in Erskine. Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen entries have separate care models. Healthcare Improvement Scotland and the Care Inspectorate have different remits, so verify the applicable service registration.
Compare the shortlist at a glance
| Provider | Actual location | Care model |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Craig | West Linton, Scottish Borders | Residential rehab |
| Abbeycare Scotland | Erskine, Renfrewshire | Residential rehab |
| Priory Hospital Glasgow | Glasgow, Scotland | Private hospital |
| Priory Clinic Edinburgh | Edinburgh, Scotland | Outpatient clinic |
| Priory Clinic Aberdeen | Aberdeen, Scotland | Outpatient clinic |
Castle Craig
Residential addiction care in the Scottish Borders, outside Edinburgh.
Why compare it: A residential setting in the Scottish Borders.
Ask this provider: How will withdrawal management, rehabilitation and aftercare be coordinated for my needs?
View profile & admission questionsAbbeycare Scotland
Residential addiction care in Erskine, Renfrewshire.
Why compare it: Residential addiction care in Erskine, Renfrewshire.
Ask this provider: Which clinical and aftercare services are included in the Erskine programme I am being offered?
View profile & admission questionsPriory Hospital Glasgow
A private Glasgow hospital for mental health and addiction services.
Why compare it: Hospital-based private treatment in Glasgow.
Ask this provider: How will the hospital coordinate with my Scottish GP and any existing local mental health service?
View profile & admission questionsPriory Clinic Edinburgh
Private outpatient mental health therapy in Edinburgh.
Why compare it: Private therapy while living at home.
Ask this provider: How often would I attend, and what would trigger a change in the level of care?
View profile & admission questionsPriory Clinic Aberdeen
Private outpatient mental health therapy in Aberdeen.
Why compare it: Private outpatient mental health therapy in Aberdeen.
Ask this provider: Can the Aberdeen clinic provide the level and frequency of support I currently need?
View profile & admission questionsQuestions that change this comparison
- Which regulator covers this exact service and activity?
- How can aftercare continue locally if I travel across Scotland?
How to make your own shortlist
Prioritise clinical capability, current service registration, the treatment team, the exact location and a complete written quote. Decide which setting can meet your needs before comparing privacy and hospitality. Ask what the provider cannot manage and how it arranges onward care.
Check whether listed services belong to the same provider group. Multiple locations can offer practical choice without representing separate independent operators.
Residential options abroad
UK residents may also compare THE BALANCE and COGNIFUL where their teams assess the proposed programme as suitable. Both are in THE BALANCE GROUP. Residential care is outside the UK; London assessment does not mean a London residential stay.
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Sources & further reading
Source check: 21 September 2026. Confirm current services, fees and availability directly.