Private Sexual Health Clinics in Edinburgh
Our discreet, confidential sexual health services are available in clinics across Edinburgh. A range of STD tests are available, with laboratory results and a quick turnaround. To get tested in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, simply book an STD appointment below.
Our Sexual Health Clinics in Edinburgh
We have seven sexual health clinics in Edinburgh, with clinics located on Dundas Street, Easter Road, Oxgangs, Princes Street and further afield. All of our clinics are easily accessible via main roads or public transport, meaning you’ll always find an option that suits your location and needs. Many of our clinics also offer evening or weekend appointments to suit your schedule.
Edinburgh - Dundas Street
Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RS- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
- Onsite parking
Our Edinburgh clinic located on Dundas Street to the north of Edinburgh Castle near to The Scottish Gallery. The clinic is ideally located for anyone using Edinburgh Waverley Train Station which is just a short walk from the clinic. Roadside parking is available outside the clinic.
Edinburgh - Old Town
Bistro Place, Edinburgh, EH1 1EX- Great availability*
- Good public transport
This clinic is located in Ediburgh Old Town in close proximity to the University of Edinburgh. It's just a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station, making it excellent for those using public transport.
Edinburgh - Drylaw
Ferry Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 2TX- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
- Onsite parking
Our private STD clinic in Drylaw is located on Ferry Road, and easily accessible by car and public transport. If driving, you’ll be able to find parking just outside the clinic.
Edinburgh - Easter Road
Easter Rd, Edinburgh, EH7 5RQ- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
Our private STD clinic is located on the main Easter Road, just off London Road. The clinic is easily accessible by foot from Edinburgh City Centre. You can also reach us by public transport, the nearest stations being Montgomery Road and Burton Place.
Edinburgh - Oxgangs
Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13 9LQ- Great availability*
- Evening & weekend appointments
- Onsite parking
This clinic is part of a number of our private STD testing clinics in and around Edinburgh City. Our Oxgangs clinic is located on Oxgangs Broadway, near the post office. The clinic is easily accessible for people from the local area, and parking can be easily found on neighboring streets.
Edinburgh - Craighleith
Craigleith Shopping Centre, South Groathill Avenue, Edinburgh, EH24 2LN- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
- Onsite parking
Our clinic in the Craighleith Retail Park is located to the east of Edinburgh, just a 15 minute drive from Waverly train station. With an additional 10 minutes of walking, bus service 43 brings you to the retail park in as little time as possible.
Edinburgh - Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
This location is directly accessible from Princes Street and is extremely close to the tram stop. The walk from the nearest train station, Edinburgh Waverly, takes around 7 minutes, with regular public transport providing a slightly quicker journey. Our clinic is close to the A1, with a car park just over 10 minutes away on foot.
Lochgelly
Bank St, Lochgelly, KY5 9QN- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
Our private STD clinic in Lochgelly is located on Bank Street, near the intersection with Chapel Street. There is no on-site parking available, but parking may be available in the Landale street parking lot nearby. The nearest public transport stations are the North Street and Town Hall bus stations on Bank Street and Landale Street respectively.
Private STD Testing in Edinburgh
Your Sexual Health offers a range of private STD testing options in Edinburgh. We provide screenings for the most common sexually-transmitted infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and syphilis. If you want to test for more than one STD at a time, try our Comprehensive Profiling Test, which can test for seven STDs from the same swab sample.
For accurate test results a short time after exposure, explore our Early Detection Tests, which can offer accurate results just 14 days after exposure. If you have any questions about the most suitable test for you, you can contact us by using the chat function or calling 0161 660 2599.
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 28 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 5 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 28 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 2 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 14 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 5 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 14 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 5 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 14 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 2 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 28 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 2 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Our Private STD Clinics in Edinburgh (FAQs)
Your Sexual Health is one of the UK’s leading providers of private sexual health testing, with over 100 clinics nationwide – providing fast, accurate results that you can trust. We’re also proud to be the only provider in the UK to offer a free private GP consultation should you test positive.
Our Edinburgh sexual health clinics have been carefully selected to provide a discreet, professional and confidential service you can trust. As these are general health clinics, nobody will know the reason for your visit.
You can book with confidence knowing your privacy is protected at every stage. Find out more about Your Sexual Health here.
When you arrive at one of our Edinburgh clinics, you’ll be greeted by a friendly member of our team. The medical practitioner will make sure you feel comfortable before taking your sample and sending it off to the nearest laboratory. There is no need for long waits, as you might see with NHS GUM clinics.
Once your results are ready, we will contact you through your preferred contact method or via our online portal. In the unfortunate event that your results come back positive, these can either be discussed with your own GP, or we can arrange a private GP consultation free of charge. If you’d like this to be arranged, please contact our team once your results have been released.
We offer a number of sexual health clinics across Edinburgh, giving you flexibility depending on where you’re based. Locations include Princes Street, Easter Road, Oxgangs, Craigleith, Dundas Street, Old Town and Drylaw, covering both the city centre and surrounding areas.
With multiple clinics available, you can choose the location that fits best around your day, whether you’re travelling from within Edinburgh or nearby.
If your result from our sexual health clinic in Edinburgh is positive, you won’t be left on your own. You can choose to speak with your own GP, or we can arrange a private GP consultation for you – completely free of charge. The GP will review your result, discuss your options, and provide guidance on treatment if needed.
We’re proud to be the only online private STI testing provider currently offering this level of post-result support for free.
If you need to get tested for an STD, but don’t have the time to wait several days for a result, our instant testing options provide laboratory-quality results in under half an hour while you wait at one of our Edinburgh clinics.
Our Instant Tests can help to diagnose HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and herpes.
Sexual Health (FAQs)
Get clear answers to common questions about sexual health testing — including how tests work, when to take them, result times, and what happens next.
Symptoms vary depending on the infection, and many people experience no symptoms at all.
Common symptoms may include:
- Unusual discharge
- Pain during sex or urination
- Sores, ulcers, blisters or rashes
- Itching or irritation
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Testicular pain
- Lumps or swelling in the groin
Even without symptoms, infections can still cause health complications and be passed on to others. Testing is the only reliable way to know for certain.
Learn more about STD symptoms in our blog: How long after sex do STI symptoms appear?
No STI test is accurate immediately after exposure.
Each infection has a “window period” — the time needed for it to become detectable. Testing before this period may result in a false negative.
Every test displays an “Accurate From” timeframe. If you test earlier, you may need to retest once the advised window period has passed.
Learn more about exposure times for different STDs in our blog: How long after sex should you test for STDs?
Yes. Your Sexual Health provides a confidential service, with your test details shared only with the professionals involved in delivering your care, including our laboratory and, where relevant, the clinic carrying out your appointment. Your results are delivered securely through our online portal, which you can access using the login details created when you place your order.
If you require treatment following a positive result, we can arrange a free private GP consultation to discuss your result and the next steps. We will always ask for your permission before sharing your details with any partner medical provider.
Your results will not be added to your NHS medical records unless you specifically request this. We retain customer information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service and meet our legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted.
Yes. We can arrange a consultation with a private GP for any positive tests – free of charge. They can arrange prescriptions for you and provide advice on treatment, precautions, timelines, and follow-up tests.
No. Our service is completely confidential between Your Sexual Health, the clinic you choose, our laboratory, and yourself. Should your test return a positive result, we can refer you to our partner medical organisation for treatment and a consultation, so that you don’t need to tell your regular GP if you don’t want to.
No. Your test and results are not automatically added to your NHS medical record. We do not disclose your results to any third party. If you wish to share your results with your GP, this must be done at your request.
Yes. Our team of trained experts are on hand to explain your results and talk you through what they mean. If you require it, we can recommend an independent private GP to you at no extra cost.
Try to avoid having sex or practice safe sex. This should be done at all times, irrespective of your results. If you believe you have an STD, because you’ve got symptoms or because someone has told you that you might have caught it from them, then you should avoid having sex at all until you are all clear.
We cover all of the most common STDs with our extensive range of tests. Many of our tests cover multiple tests at once to give you peace of mind, while we also provide single STD tests if you know exactly what you’re testing for.
Take a look at our category pages to see what tests are available:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- HIV
- Syphilis
- Genital Herpes
- Hepatitis B & C
- All Tests