Although Scotland has free healthcare for residents, visitors may be required to pay for healthcare. So, it's worth taking out travel insurance before your visit.
According to NHS Inform, if you need medical treatment in Scotland, you will usually be asked for:
- your passport or national identity card
- documents showing where you live that prove you are registered for work or receive health care in your own country
If you cannot provide these, you will have to pay for any treatment given. The exception is when emergency care is required; the treatment will be given first and proof of identity and residency will be asked for later.