Scotland diagnostics data for June 2026, published 25 August 2026
Endoscopy waiting times in Edinburgh
Waiting times for endoscopys at NHS Lothian, which serves Edinburgh, Scotland.
These are Scotland figures, not NHS England data. Health services in Scotland are run separately and publish their own statistics, which use different definitions. Figures here come from Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot).
Endoscopy here combines the four NHS England endoscopy tests: colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy and gastroscopy, where a thin camera is used to look inside the body.
At the end of the month (June 2026), 4,106 people were waiting for an endoscopy at NHS Lothian, of whom 2,188 (53.3%) had waited more than 6 weeks. Across Scotland the figure was 47.5%; a lower percentage is better. Scottish diagnostic figures count people waiting more than 6 weeks (42 days) at the end of the month, from Public Health Scotland.
NHS Lothian: % waiting over 6 weeks for endoscopy Scotland
| Month | NHS Lothian % over 6 weeks | Scotland % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 53.3% | 47.5% |
| May 2026 | 57.4% | 47.6% |
| April 2026 | 62.9% | 49.5% |
| March 2026 | 63.5% | 48.4% |
| February 2026 | 67.3% | 51.3% |
| January 2026 | 73.5% | 58.0% |
| Health board | % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|
| NHS Fife | 2.7% |
| NHS Shetland | 11.6% |
| NHS Orkney | 12.0% |
| NHS Forth Valley | 12.2% |
| NHS Dumfries and Galloway | 15.3% |
| NHS Highland | 22.2% |
| NHS Western Isles | 32.9% |
| NHS Borders | 37.3% |
| NHS Lanarkshire | 42.1% |
| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 45.6% |
| NHS Lothian | 53.3% |
| NHS Grampian | 54.5% |
| NHS Ayrshire and Arran | 55.8% |
| NHS Tayside | 66.9% |
Endoscopy waits in nearby towns
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | Endoscopy waiting over 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkcaldy | 11 miles | NHS Fife | 2.7% | 413 |
| Dunfermline | 13 miles | NHS Fife | 2.7% | 413 |
| Hamilton | 35 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 42.1% | 3,961 |
| East Kilbride | 41 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 42.1% | 3,961 |
| Glasgow | 42 miles | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 45.6% | 6,299 |
| Aberdeen | 93 miles | NHS Grampian | 54.5% | 2,344 |
| Inverness | 113 miles | NHS Highland | 22.2% | 820 |
More for Edinburgh: all waiting times · MRI · CT · Ultrasound. England comparison: Endoscopy waiting times in England.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait for an endoscopy in Edinburgh?
53.3% of the 4,106 people waiting at NHS Lothian had waited more than 6 weeks (June 2026), compared with 47.5% across Scotland.
Why is this not the same measure as England?
Scottish diagnostic figures count people waiting more than 6 weeks (42 days) at the end of the month, from Public Health Scotland. England reports the share waiting under 6 weeks from NHS England’s DM01 return.
Where do these figures come from?
From Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot), published under the Open Government Licence.