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Drylaw HouseEdinburgh
Children & Young People

Drylaw House

Edinburgh

About Drylaw House

Drylaw House is a children and young people's care home located in Edinburgh, operated by City of Edinburgh Council. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in December 2025, the service achieved an average grade of Very Good, rated 5 out of 6 on Scotland's care quality scale, reflecting a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care for its residents.

The home provides general care for children and young people, supporting younger residents in a nurturing and structured environment. As a council-operated service, Drylaw House benefits from the resources and oversight of City of Edinburgh Council, ensuring consistent standards of care and support for those placed there.

Situated in Edinburgh, the home is well positioned within the city, allowing residents to maintain connections with their local communities, families, and support networks. The Very Good Care Inspectorate rating offers families reassurance about the quality of care provided at this service.

Last Inspection
11 December 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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