Anna Baillie has shared footage of the shocking scenes outside the busy hospital, where more than a dozen emergency vehicles have been left waiting for hours to drop off their patients for urgent care.

14:20, 03 Feb 2026Updated 17:09, 03 Feb 2026

Ambulances pile up outside Glasgow Royal Infirmary

A Glasgow woman has slammed the situation outside the Royal Infirmary today (Tuesday, February 3) as 14 ambulances have been turned into ‘rooms on wheels’.

Anna Baillie shared footage of the shocking scenes outside the busy hospital, where more than a dozen emergency vehicles have been left waiting for hours to drop off their patients for urgent care. Her 89-year-old relative is one such patient, having suffered from a suspected fractured hip after falling in a care home in the early hours.

The mum, who has been outside for over an hour, told Glasgow Live: “My main concern is my family member who has been suffering from a suspected fractured hip since 1am. We’re something like 12th in the queue and more keep arriving.

“The ambulance staff have been amazing, but there is only so much they can do. It’s beyond the joke that so many ambulances are off the road. They are essentially rooms on wheels just now.

“Some of these have been here since 9am this morning.”

Footage from the scene shows ambulances queued down the side of the emergency department. Anna continued: “It’s getting ridiculous there are more ambulances sitting up on the parade, they are moving the current ones closer together to let the ones on the Parade come down, I have never seen anything like this.”

A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde responded that “like all other NHS boards”, it continues to see “high numbers of patients across our A&E departments” – and added a reminder to only use A&E if you need to.

The health board representative said: “We would like to apologise to them and any patient who has had to wait longer than they may have expected, and for any distress this has caused.

“We would also once again like to thank our staff who continue to work extremely hard to address these challenges, and for the utmost professionalism and commitment they show.

“We would like to remind people to be familiar with where they should go with minor injuries or illnesses to help us prioritise these urgent and life-threatening cases.

“For urgent conditions which are not life-threatening, we would ask people to contact NHS 24 on 111. They will ensure you are referred to the most appropriate service for your condition, which could include a Minor Injuries Unit or our Virtual A&E. Help is also available in the community, with GPs, pharmacies, dentists and opticians providing a range of services.

“Accessing the right care is as easy as ABC:

  • Ask yourself: Do I need to go out? For information on keeping yourself well and treating minor illnesses and injuries from home, go to or download the NHS24 app.
  • Be aware: There is help right on your doorstep. Your local GP, pharmacy, dentist, or optician offer a range of services.
  • Call 111: If it’s urgent, or you’re not sure, call NHS24 on 111. They’ll make sure you get the help you need.

“Please remember, if you think your condition or injury is very urgent or life-threatening, you should call 999 or go to A&E immediately.”