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Aberlour Options - Borders care home
Children & Young People

Aberlour Options - Borders

Melrose

About Aberlour Options - Borders

Aberlour Options - Borders is a children and young people's care service located in Melrose, in the Scottish Borders. Operated by Aberlour Child Care Trust, a well-established Scottish children's charity, the service has achieved an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in July 2025, reflecting a strong commitment to high-quality care and support.

The service provides general care for children and young people, delivered in line with Aberlour Child Care Trust's ethos of nurturing, child-centred practice. Families and professionals can have confidence that the service works to meet the individual needs of the young people it supports, promoting their wellbeing and development.

Situated in Melrose, a welcoming town in the Scottish Borders, the service benefits from a supportive local community setting, helping young people feel connected and engaged with their surroundings.

Last Inspection
31 July 2025

Care Inspectorate Grades

Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).

Wellbeing Support
How well do we support people's wellbeing?
Very Good5
Care Planning
How good is our care and support planning?
Very Good5
Setting
How good is our setting?
Very Good5
Staff Team
How good is our staff team?
Very Good5
Leadership
How good is our leadership?
Very Good5
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