Royal Victoria Hospital,
13 Craigleith Road, Edinburgh, EH12 9JY
Telephone: 0131-343-6617

Location: Craigleith Road, Edinburgh within the grounds of the Royal Victoria Hospital

The nursery has gardens surrounding the whole building, which is separated into three areas by fencing and gates. There is ample car parking which makes it easy to drop off and pick up.

The Opening Hours: Monday to Friday all year round

Full Day Session: 7.00 am to 6.00 pm

Morning Session: 7.00 am to 1.00pm

Afternoon Session: 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Fixed Holidays: Closed for the 2.5 public holidays at Christmas and the 2.5 at New Year

Maximum Number of Children: 56

The Garden

We have a large grassed area, rubber matted area, sensory garden with lots to see and touch, and a wild area for exploration. There are many garden toys including a climbing frame and a swing.


The nursery

* was established 1992

* has achieved the Investors in People Award

* has easy parking facilities

* has large gardens with sensory garden and wild area for exploration

* offers classes in gym, tap, yoga, football, French and music

* is in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Education Department
to offer grant assisted places for 3-5 year olds


The Orchard Nursery,
Royal Victoria Hospital, 13 Craigleith Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2DN
Telephone: 0131-343-6617