Stirling Castle

angelakerr

19 Nov 2017

New carer

4

4

Date of visit: November 2017

I have experience of challenges around: moving around

Overall Rating

Good

My dad very recently has multiple disabilities and uses a wheelchair unfortunately he was another well enough to come on this trip as planned so it is written from a carer point of view. On arrival I asked the staff many questions regarding assessibility and they were all very friendly and helpful. I noted there were 5 disabled parking spaces. There is a bus that can be requested to take you into the castle as the entrance is in a very steep hill. It is important to note if you are reliant on this then maybe call in advance of your visit as I was told the bus was not guaranteed and was dependent on the availability that day of someone to drive it. Most areas if the castle are assessibility and even more if you have some mobility and can walk over certain parts. For example in the great Hall there were 2 steps down into it and then a ramp once inside the hall. The regimental museum is not assessible as it has steep windy stairs and lift alternative. The wall walk is narrow and at parts there are no barriers and a steep drop. I would guess this would be challenging to the visually impaired. In summary I think this would be a good place to visit. There is only so much that can be changed with an historic building and I think stirling castle has done as much as they can to make their venue open to all. I have included some photos that may be helpful.

Disabled Access In and Around

Good

Parking & Transport

Good

Accessible Toilets

Good

Staff

Excellent