The surgery will be closed on the following dates for public holidays:
The Bute Practice
- Friday 3rd April 2026
Good Friday
- Monday 6th April 2026
Easter Monday
- Monday 4th May 2026
Early May Bank Holiday
- Monday 25th May 2026
May holiday
- Friday 25th December 2026
Christmas Day
- Monday 28th December 2026
Boxing Day
- Friday 1st January 2027
New Year's Day
- Friday 4th January 2027
Public Holiday
If you have a medical need whilst the Health Centre is closed, please call NHS 24 on 111
You should only call 999 in a medical emergency, when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.
If you need to see a doctor whilst we are closed , please call NHS24 on 111. If you have a medical emergency please call 999.
When to go to Accident & Emergency (A&E)
The 111 service provides urgent care triage if you think you need A&E, but it's not life-threatening, and advice when your GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed. If there is a danger to life or serious injury, dial 999 or go straight to A&E.
Bank Holiday Pharmacies
NHS Highland Pharmacy Contractors Bank Holiday period opening Hours can be viewed at www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/pharmacies
NHS 24 111 Service
NHS 24 - Contact NHS 24 when your GP or dentist is closed and it is not an emergency - Out of hours, call 111.
NHS Inform Website
NHS Inform website service provides Information on medical conditions and self-care. If you’re well, but have a question about your health or local NHS services, phone our helpline on 0800 22 44 88 or NHS Infor "Info for Me" can help you to create your own personalised leaflet with the health and social care information you select - visit www.nhsinform.scot/info-for-me
Breathing Space Mental Health Information & Support
Open up when you're feeling down. Sometimes our thoughts and feelings overwhelm us to the point where it becomes difficult to cope with everyday life. If you need help now? Call free on 0800 83 85 87.
Social Work Emergency Service (SWES)
Outside office hours, contact should be calling 01631 566-491 / 01631 569-712.
When to Call 999
You should always call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk. Examples of medical emergencies include (but are not limited to): Cardiac arrest/ collapse/ unconsciousness / Chest pain/heart attack.
NHS Inform
If you are unsure about where to go or who to see, find out at nhsinform.scot/right-care