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Visitors

Types of Visitors

There are different types of visitors to the State Hospital. In the main, these are patient visitors / carers (i.e. patient family and friends) and professional visitors who visit (patients and staff) in a professional capacity (e.g. the Scottish Government, staff from other NHS and partner organisations, representatives from non-NHS organisations who we do business with such as suppliers and contractors, and patient legal representatives).

Patient Visitors / Carers (Family & Friends)

Please read the additional information provided.

Professional Visitors

Please read the additional information provided.

Security Procedures for All Visitors

Safety and security is important to us. Everyone coming into the Hospital is searched prior to entry.  Security measures are similar to airport style security which includes body scanning and scanning / searching of goods / belongings being brought in. On occasion visitors may also be searched when leaving the Hospital.  

Please read and comply with the following safety and security requirements which cover identification, restricted / prohibited items, search and screening procedures, medical conditions and pregnancy, dress code, smoking policy, and meeting your individual needs.

Please read our Security Information Sheet

Please read our Security Notices

If you are in any doubt as to what can or cannot be allowed into the Hospital, or have any difficulties or concerns whatsoever in relation to the security arrangements, please contact our Security Department on telephone 01555 840293 or via Reception staff.

Getting Here

A location map has been produced which provides details of how to get to the State Hospital from around Scotland.

On Arrival

The Hospital provides ample free car parking for visitors. Accessible spaces should only be used by Blue Badge holders. The Hospital operates a no-smoking policy which extends to the car park areas.

Please be aware that CCTV is in operation throughout the Hospital including the car park areas.

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