Centre
Lauriston Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre
- Opening times:
Monday – Friday: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Thursday & Friday: by appointment- Phone number:
- 0131 392 8334
- Visit us:
- Lauriston Lodge,
2A Cramond Road South,
Edinburgh,
EH4 5QD
About our Centre
Lauriston Castle, and these wonderful grounds, offer a magnificent backdrop for this innovative new Centre. This is Scotland’s second dedicated Outdoor Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre, uniting nature-based activity with brain health.
Lauriston Lodge has been significantly upgraded and reconfigured and follows the principles of dementia friendly design. With access to the adjacent memory garden, beautifully restored by The Forget-Me-Not Trust, you can enjoy an inspiring and calm space with the Lodge and the (recently added) Summer House providing sanctuary from the Scottish weather.
The following support is on offer:
• information and advice
• activities for people with dementia and carers
• peer support groups for people with dementia and carers.
Our Centre also offers support for anyone interested in finding out about brain health and risk reduction. Our trained staff can work with people of all ages to understand more about the factors that contribute to brain health and to build a personalised brain health plan.
What's on at Lauriston Brain Health & Dementia Resource Centre
Click the button below to download our “What’s on” guide to find out what support, services and activities are available at the Centre this month.
Support outside of Centre hours
*When our Centre is closed you can call our 24 hour Freephone Helpline for a listening ear, emotional support, information and signposting.
Can’t make it to a group in person?
Visit Alzheimer Scotland’s Virtual Resource Centre (VRC), an online space where you can access groups, activities and information sessions from the comfort of your own home.
Centre
Mid & East Lothian
- Opening times:
Monday – Sunday: by appointment- Phone number:
- 0131 654 1114
- Visit us:
- 24 Pendreich Terrace,
Bonnyrigg,
EH19 2DS
What we offer
We offer a range of support in the Mid and East Lothian area:
- Information and advice
- Community activities for people with dementia and carers
- Peer support groups
- 1-to-1 support
- Day opportunities
See below for a full list of what is available in the local Mid & East Lothian area.
To contact the team, please call 0131 654 1114 or drop us an email and we will be in touch as a soon as possible.
What's on for Midlothian area
Click the button below to download our “What’s on” guide to find out what support, services and activities are available in the Midlothian area.
What's on for East Lothian area
Click the button below to download our “What’s on” guide to find out what support, services and activities are available in the East Lothian area.
Support outside of Centre hours
*When our Centre is closed you can call our 24 hour Freephone Helpline for a listening ear, emotional support, information and signposting.
Can’t make it to a group in person?
Visit Alzheimer Scotland’s Virtual Resource Centre (VRC), an online space where you can access groups, activities and information sessions from the comfort of your own home.
The centre aims to support people with dementia, their families, relatives and friends at any stage of the illness.
Centre
Alzheimer Scotland National Centre
- Opening times:
Monday – Friday: 09:00-17:00
Saturday – Sunday: Closed- Email:
- info@alzscot.org
- Phone number:
- 0131 243 1453
- Visit us:
- National Centre,
69 North Gyle Terrace,
Edinburgh,
EH12 8JY
About our National Centre
Our National Centre, completed in early 2026, is the flagship of our charity and represents a significant investment in both Edinburgh and Scotland’s national dementia infrastructure. The Centre replaces our former, much smaller head office on Dundee Street and is approximately three times larger. This expansion demonstrates our long‑term commitment to people living with dementia, to their carers and families.
The National Centre brings together several important elements of our work under one roof. Key features include:
- A state‑of‑the‑art Brain Health Hub, focused on prevention and empowering people to look after their brain health
- Day opportunities and direct support for people living with dementia and their carers
- An internationally recognised brain health and dementia care training suite, positioning Scotland as a leader in dementia innovation, education and best practice
- A showcase space highlighting Alzheimer Scotland’s advancements in brain health and dementia care
Further support in Edinburgh
Find out how Alzheimer Scotland’s Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre in Edinburgh supports people living with dementia, their families, and carers.