Aberlour Options - Moray

Elgin Moray

About Aberlour Options - Moray

Aberlour Options - Moray is a children and young people's care service located in Elgin, Moray, operated by the well-regarded Aberlour Child Care Trust. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2026, the service achieved an average grade of Very Good, rated 5 out of 6, reflecting a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care for the young people it supports.

The service provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to meet their individual needs. Aberlour Child Care Trust is a respected Scottish charity with a long history of working with vulnerable children and families, bringing significant expertise and values-led practice to this service.

Families and professionals seeking care options in the Moray area can take confidence from the service's strong inspection results, which highlight the quality and consistency of care provided to young people in this community.

Last Inspection

28 January 2026

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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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Aberlour Options - Moray, consider asking...

1.How do you support young people to maintain contact with their family?
2.What education and skills development is available?
3.How do you handle situations where a young person is distressed or at risk?
4.How are young people involved in decisions about their own care?
5.What does the transition plan look like as a young person approaches adulthood?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Aberlour Options - Moray, look out for...

1.Does the environment feel homely and age-appropriate, not institutional?
2.Do staff interact with young people as individuals, not just service users?
3.Is there evidence of personalisation -- young people's own belongings, artwork, choices?
4.Do young people seem comfortable and relaxed around staff?
5.Is the atmosphere positive and nurturing, or tense and controlled?