Craigmillar Castle

catherina

25 Oct 2013

Craigmillar Castle is my favorite castle.

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Date of visit: June 2013

Overall Rating

Good

Craigmillar Castle is my favorite castle. Not easy to navigate, but amazing views and lovely corners to rest and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Disabled Access In and Around

Average

This is really a yes and no. There is a ramp into the visitor centre and onto the castle grounds. However, access into the castle itself is blocked by a 10 cm high step, which could quite easily be retrofitted with an on and off ramp to give access to the castle court. Big plus for Historic Scotland though - they provide an access guide for their properties: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/access-guide.pdf

Parking & Transport

Average

One disabled parking space, against the wall of the visitor centre - no hatched space to the right, so a mobility impaired driver would have to reverse into the space to be able to get out with ease.

Accessible Toilets

Good

Good space, a heavy wheel chair might get stuck in the grass on approach to the toilets.

Staff

Excellent

I have not needed mobility help on my visit, but the staff was very friendly and approachable.