Portree Medical Centre

13/08/2026

07/08/2026

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06/08/2026

Portree Medical Centre will be closed on Friday 7th, Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th August between 1pm and 2pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.

05/08/2026

Ready to feel better? Here’s what happens when you cut back on alcohol.
Whether you’re thinking about drinking less or stopping altogether, your body starts to thank you sooner than you might think – and the changes for your health can be significant.

For more advice: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/drink-less/

⚠️ Medical warning:
Get medical advice before you stop drinking alcohol if you have physical withdrawal symptoms (like shaking, sweating or feeling anxious until you have your first drink of the day). It can be dangerous to stop drinking too quickly without proper help.

04/08/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday 5th August, is Games Day in Portree. Please be aware that parking may take longer if visiting the Medical Centre on this day so please allow extra time. Many thanks.

03/08/2026

August Bank Holiday - Portree Medical Centre will be closed today for the August Bank Holiday. We will re-open again tomorrow, Tuesday 4th August at 8.00am.

If you require assistance, please contact NHS 24 on 111.

In an emergency please dial 999.

30/07/2026

Starting from Thursday 27th August, along with our GP clinic, we will also be holding a nurse clinic in Staffin. This will allow those living in the Staffin area to get their blood tests or annual health reviews completed more locally. Please book these in advance by calling the surgery to make an appointment.

28/07/2026

Early signs of bowel cancer are often hidden, so it’s important to look out for changes in your bowel movements.

For a full list of signs and symptoms visit: www.getcheckedearly.org/bowel-cancer
If you’re worried about your symptoms, your GP practice wants to know.

27/07/2026

August Bank Holiday - Portree Medical Centre will be closed on Monday 3rd August for the August Bank Holiday. We will re-open again on Tuesday 4th August at 8.00am.

If you require assistance, please contact NHS 24 on 111.

In an emergency please dial 999.

23/07/2026

All of us at Portree Medical Centre would like to wish Dr Ashley Whelan all the best for the future as she departs our surgery today to move back to Glasgow. She has been a valued member of the team and will be greatly missed. We thank you for all you have done and we hope to welcome you back for locum work in the future.