Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre

Had a guided tour of the battlefield, spent a lot of time in the Visitor Centre, looked in the shop, went to the loo. Definitely book a free tour. So interesting and puts things into context. The tour goes onto some gravelled and u even footpaths but my manual wheelchair managed with a bit of pushing help for the awkward bits. The Visitor Centre is all on one level smooth surfaces, with a few gentle ramps. Lots to read, and look at plus audio exhibits. The shop is full (lots of choice for different pockets!) but just enough space for a wheelchair to navigate without too much trouble. The disabled toilets are sited within the same area as the standard ladies and men's toilet facilities. This is a potential issue if you are a different sex to your necessary carer - but needs must. One issue: the disabled toilet door overlaps with the main entrance door to the Ladies, which can block access when both are open. Once inside, the space was decent, with sturdy grab rails and an easy-to-reach basin. We didn't eat but plenty of people were, and there seemed to be a lot of space and choice. This was a really good day out.

A very blustery day for this visit but we got out of the vehicle anyway! A very well presented carpark with lots of bays and clearly marked disabled ones nearest to the museum building. Level and flat so my mobility scooter had very little problems. Automatic doors prevented the usual tussle, therfore a smooth entry. The staff were informative and friendly, they had no issues with the mobility scooter except to advise that access to the preserved cottage would be limited to outside only.I was fine with that. The remains of the museum was very easy to get around in my mobility scooter, wide aisles, spaces to manoeuvre etc. Ambient lighting was very soothing. The items and exhibits were at appropriate hieght for me to read info labels . Outside was the massive field that the battle of Colloden took place on. Small gravel paths made moving about ok However I didn't see the plaque comemorating the battle as it was in the middle of the field, a long way off and the weather was blowing up a hoolie! All in all a very nice, informative and relaxing afternoon. Well done Scottish National Trust

Was a great day so decided to go to Culloden battlefield, I would say that it should be on every Scottish history lovers bucket list. I have been here once before (About 8 years ago) and I hired a mobility scooter then, but I had my own this time. Great day out for all. Entry to the battlefield is free.