Private rehab Scotland
The short answer
Private residential rehab Scotland starts at around £4,500 for a 28-day programme and rises with setting and medical cover. Scotland has two long-established residential clinics with genuinely long average stays, plus hospital-based inpatient care in Glasgow. Scottish self-funders can usually stay in Scotland rather than travelling south, and often pay less than the English premium tier.
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| Option | Detox | 28 days |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Craig Premium · Peeblesshire, Scotland | £4,000–£7,000 | £10,000–£18,000 |
| Abbeycare Mid-market · Scotland and Gloucestershire | £2,500–£4,500 | £4,500–£10,000 |
| Priory Premium · Hospitals and wellbeing centres across England and Scotland | £4,500–£8,000 | £12,000–£20,000 |
These are market ranges gathered across CQC-registered UK providers, not quotes. Only the clinic can confirm a final price, and it depends on your assessment. Prices checked July 2026.
Clinics used most by Scotland enquiries
Castle Craig
Premium · Peeblesshire, Scotland
£10,000–£18,000 / 28 days
Long stays — Castle Craig routinely treats for 6–12 weeks, which suits severe dependence
Abbeycare
Mid-market · Scotland and Gloucestershire
£4,500–£10,000 / 28 days
Scottish self-funders who want to stay in Scotland
Priory
Premium · Hospitals and wellbeing centres across England and Scotland
£12,000–£20,000 / 28 days
Dual diagnosis — consultant psychiatry is on site, not visiting
We are a referral service, not a clinic, and we are not affiliated with the providers named here. Prices are market ranges, not quotes.
Travelling for treatment Scotland
Central Belt enquiries are within 90 minutes of residential treatment. From Aberdeen or the Highlands, expect to travel — which most people accept, as returning to the same environment straight after detox is the main relapse risk.
Insurance Scotland
Scottish clinics work with the main UK insurers, and the Glasgow hospital is the most likely to be in-network. Care Inspectorate registration is the equivalent of CQC here — check it before you pay a deposit.
See insurance-funded rehab for how each insurer handles addiction claims.
Comparing aftercare Scotland
Longer stays are the norm in Scotland — six to twelve weeks rather than 28 days — and aftercare is generally built into the programme rather than sold separately.
- How many months of aftercare are included in the fee, and what happens after that
- Whether aftercare is in person, online, or both
- Whether family sessions are included
- Whether relapse means paying for a full second admission
- Who you call at 9pm on a Saturday in month three
Other regions
Common questions
How much does private rehab cost Scotland?
A 28-day residential programme at clinics serving Scotland sits between £4,500 and £20,000, depending on setting and medical cover. Detox-only admissions are cheaper. These are market ranges we have gathered, not quotes — each clinic confirms its own price after assessment.
Which private rehab clinics serve Scotland?
The CQC-registered providers most used by Scotland enquiries are Castle Craig, Abbeycare, Priory. Central Belt enquiries are within 90 minutes of residential treatment. From Aberdeen or the Highlands, expect to travel — which most people accept, as returning to the same environment straight after detox is the main relapse risk.
Can I use private medical insurance for rehab Scotland?
Scottish clinics work with the main UK insurers, and the Glasgow hospital is the most likely to be in-network. Care Inspectorate registration is the equivalent of CQC here — check it before you pay a deposit.
How quickly can someone be admitted Scotland?
Usually 24 to 72 hours from the first call for a private admission — assessment, clinic choice, funding confirmation, then admission. What delays it is almost always funding rather than bed availability. NHS-funded residential placement is a separate route and takes months.
What aftercare do private clinics Scotland include?
Longer stays are the norm in Scotland — six to twelve weeks rather than 28 days — and aftercare is generally built into the programme rather than sold separately.
Is there free or NHS-funded rehab Scotland?
Yes. Community treatment through your local drug and alcohol service is free and available everywhere. Funded residential placement exists but is rationed through a local-authority panel, so waits are typically months rather than days. We will tell you when that is the better route for you.