Castle Craig

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Castle Craig, Blythe Bridge, West Linton, EH46 7DH, Scotland

Castle Craig's entrance

Castle Craig is one of the UK’s first dedicated residential rehabs, as well as one of Europe’s leading addiction treatment centres, established in 1988 and still run today by the founding family. From the beginning, its ethos has been rooted in dignity, respect, and compassion, providing a safe space for individuals seeking recovery from substance addiction. Thousands of patients from the UK and beyond have benefitted from Castle Craig’s drug and alcohol dependency treatment programmes over the years.

As a family-run clinic, Castle Craig combines professional excellence with a strong sense of personal care. The team’s mission is not just to treat substance addiction, but to support patients in rebuilding their lives with meaning and purpose. Drug and alcohol addiction treatment is delivered by a multidisciplinary staff including doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and recovery advocates.

Castle Craig sits on a 50-acre estate just 35 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, offering a therapeutic countryside setting. The estate features landscaped gardens, a traditional walled garden, and surrounding woodlands, all of which provide space for reflection and tranquility. Patients at Castle Craig stay in either private en-suite rooms or shared accommodation, with all options designed to balance comfort and community living.

Facilities at Castle Craig include landscaped gardens, walking paths, therapy spaces, and a fully equipped fitness centre. Meals are prepared on-site with a focus on nutrition and wellbeing, while communal dining and lounges encourage connection and peer support. The calming environment of the drug and alcohol rehab centre plays a key role in promoting stability during recovery.

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Quick facts

Treatment types

Alcohol addiction Drug addiction Prescription drugs Anxiety & Depresion Dual Diagnosis Trauma Informed

Medical cover

24/7 Nursing staff

On-site psychiatrist

Medical detox Unit

Dual diagnosis capable

Programme length

28-day treatment programmes

Funding accepted

Private Payment, Private Health Insurance, Local Authority Funded

Family visits

Structured visits

Languages

English

About this clinic

Castle Craig’s substance addiction treatment programme blends medical care, psychiatric input, and evidence-based therapies within a structured, abstinence-based approach. Many patients begin with a medically managed detox before moving into residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation tailored to their individual needs.

Core elements of Castle Craig’s addiction treatment programme include individual counselling, interpersonal group therapy, and evidence-led methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy, and motivational interviewing. The 12-step model is also integrated, providing a clear framework for lasting sobriety.

Psychiatric care is available to all patients at Castle Craig, with medication management provided where appropriate. Dual diagnosis patients – those with both substance addiction and mental health conditions – receive tailored treatment that addresses both issues together. Relapse prevention planning, holistic activities, and family involvement further strengthen the foundation for long-term recovery at Castle Craig.

Best suited for

Individuals needing medical detox + psychiatric support

Those seeking a highly structured, clinical rehab environment

Professionals or international patients wanting private, confidential care

People looking for a well-established, evidence-based programme

Not ideal for

Individuals wanting a non-clinical or alternative therapy-only approach

Clients unwilling to engage in structured group therapy or 12-step model

Treatments & services

Alcohol addiction Drug addiction Prescription drugs Anxiety & depression Trauma & PTSD Burnout CBT DBT Group therapy Art therapy Meditation Fitness Yoga Mindfulness 12 Step