Scotland A&E data for August 2026, published 6 October 2026 · Scotland diagnostics data for June 2026, published 25 August 2026
NHS waiting times in Inverness
Inverness is in Highland, Scotland, where hospital services are run by NHS Highland. This page shows the latest published Scotland figures for A&E and diagnostic tests for that health board.
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).
A&E waiting times in Inverness
In August 2026, 78.9% of the 10,775 attendances at emergency departments run by NHS Highland were dealt with within 4 hours, 12.2 points above the Scotland figure of 66.7%. That ranks 5 of 14 health boards in Scotland.
NHS Highland: % within 4 hours Scotland
Scan and test waiting times in Inverness
Scottish diagnostic figures count people waiting more than 6 weeks (42 days) at the end of the month, from Public Health Scotland.
| Test | Waiting list | Waiting over 6 weeks | % over 6 weeks | Scotland % over 6 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | 1,098 | 414 | 37.7% | 22.6% |
| CT | 863 | 235 | 27.2% | 9.3% |
| Ultrasound | 1,121 | 13 | 1.2% | 26.9% |
| Endoscopy | 820 | 182 | 22.2% | 47.5% |
Nearby towns
MRI waits for the nearest towns on this site.
| Nearby town | Distance | Main trust or board | MRI waiting over 6 weeks | Waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 83 miles | NHS Grampian | 13.8% | 1,452 |
| Dunfermline | 102 miles | NHS Fife | 6.9% | 1,537 |
| Kirkcaldy | 103 miles | NHS Fife | 6.9% | 1,537 |
| Glasgow | 112 miles | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | 24.8% | 8,029 |
| Edinburgh | 113 miles | NHS Lothian | 24.0% | 3,982 |
| Hamilton | 118 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 26.3% | 1,592 |
| East Kilbride | 119 miles | NHS Lanarkshire | 26.3% | 1,592 |
Why England figures are not shown
NHS England statistics cover hospitals in England only. Scotland has its own targets and measures: for example, Scotland reports A&E and diagnostic waits by health board, and counts diagnostic waits over 6 weeks. Comparisons between nations should be made with care. For England, see the England A&E league table.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the A&E wait in Inverness?
In August 2026, 78.9% of A&E attendances at NHS Highland were dealt with within 4 hours, compared with 66.7% across Scotland.
How long is the wait for an MRI scan in Inverness?
37.7% of the 1,098 people waiting for an MRI at NHS Highland had waited more than 6 weeks (June 2026).
Who provides NHS hospital services in Inverness?
NHS Highland. In Scotland health services are run by health boards, not NHS England trusts.
Where do these figures come from?
From Public Health Scotland (open data at opendata.nhs.scot), published under the Open Government Licence.