Buchanan Bus Station

Buchanan Bus Station has the distinction of being Scotland's biggest bus station. Over 1700 journeys depart from the station each day, carrying 40,000 people to locations across the whole of the UK. In the station, you’ll find a statue called Winchers Stance, a work of art depicting a couple embracing with their bags on the floor. I like it for a few reasons, not only for the story it tells of a couple either reuniting or about to part, but also because the name comes from the Glaswegian word winch, meaning "to kiss," and the word stance, which reflects both their position and the stances where buses pull up at the station. With access routes and level access throughout, the location is mostly accessible, though there are a few shortcomings.

On return to Edinburgh on the 900 service, as with Edinburgh Bus Station, I was equally impressed with Glasgow, all on one level, excellent amenities and very friendly and helpful staff. Good signage and plenty of staff to ask any questions. The proximity of the City Centre is good despite being uphill / downhill, fully accessible toilets.

Buchanan bus station is located in Glasgow City Centre and is near many shops, Universities, Offices. There are a large amount of bus routes and is a very busy area. The main entrance to the station has large automatic doors which are very spacious with loads of room for wheelchair access.However, the side entrance has many stairs leading down to the station which would not be suitable for wheelchair access for example. There are two disabled toilets located in the station which are well equipped however they both require a key to access. The walk ways to the different terminals is pretty spacious but can become extremely busy during peak times. Overall, I would say Buchanan bus station is easy to access and get around in for any given person.