Aberdeen is in Aberdeen City, Scotland, where hospital services are run by NHS Grampian. This page shows the latest published Scotland figures for A&E and diagnostic tests for that health board.
These are Scotland figures, not NHS England data. Health services in Scotland are run separately and publish their own statistics, which use different definitions. Figures here come from Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot).
Aberdeen: local hospitals and referrals
Local NHS organisation: Aberdeen is served by NHS Grampian, which runs its hospitals and decides where patients are referred.
Nearest emergency departments: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (NHS Grampian), about 2 miles away; Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital (NHS Grampian), about 2 miles away.
Where to check your own referral: your GP or the hospital booking team at NHS Grampian can tell you where you would be seen and your expected wait.
A&E waiting times in Aberdeen
64.4%of A&E attendances within 4 hours (August 2026)
12,388attendances in the month
66.7%Scotland average within 4 hours
In August 2026, 64.4% of the 12,388 attendances at emergency departments run by NHS Grampian spent 4 hours or less in A&E, 2.3 points below the Scotland figure of 66.7%. That ranks 10 of 14 health boards in Scotland.
NHS England statistics cover hospitals in England only. Scotland has its own targets and measures: for example, Scotland reports A&E and diagnostic waits by health board, and counts diagnostic waits over 6 weeks. Comparisons between nations should be made with care. For England, see the England A&E league table.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the A&E wait in Aberdeen?
In August 2026, 64.4% of A&E attendances at NHS Grampian spent 4 hours or less in A&E, compared with 66.7% across Scotland.
How long is the wait for an MRI scan in Aberdeen?
13.8% of the 1,452 people waiting for an MRI at NHS Grampian had waited more than 6 weeks (June 2026).
Who provides NHS hospital services in Aberdeen?
NHS Grampian. In Scotland health services are run by health boards, not NHS England trusts.