How an older building can be adapted well
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Date of visit: September 2026
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
I use or have experience of: powerchair
Overall Rating
Excellent
For an older building it has been adapted well for people living with disabilities. I’ve visited in my foldable power chair and my more robust one. Plenty of parking, blue badge spaces at the side of the house or you can park in front of the house Water bowl for dogs and a Scottish water station in front of the house, wheelchair access is separate from the main entrance just slightly to the left of the main entrance and you mere,y press a buzzer and the door is opened promptly. Straight in and there’s a lift to your right menthol, not huge but big enough for one wheelchair and probably two passengers. The interior is mainly exhibits about Falkirk and art displays, some of the exhibits are a little tight to get round but not too dificult There is an accessible cafe with lovely scones but it does close about four. The lift recently broke and Falkirk council had it repaired promptly The only area I could not access in my chair was the gift shop although staff were more than happy to show me merchandise and were knowledgable about the house, its history and local knowlege Even my folding chair could manage the paths outside the house but not a bit further where there are Beautifull woods with natural sculptures throughout Brilliant play area is just near the house and lots of squirrels It’s a place I’ve enjoyed for many years and can still enjoy now in a chair I haven’t used the disabled toilets so can’t comment on them And did I mention the scones? Lovely
