Stirling Castle

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13 May 2019

Remarkably accessible castle

4.5

4.5

Date of visit: May 2019

I have experience of challenges around: moving around

Overall Rating

Excellent

When we arrived at the Esplanade we were told that the disabled spaces were full but they arranged for my husband to drop me off as close to the entrance as possible then he went and parked the car. As I have a blue badge parking was free. Staff radioed for the courtesy car to take me up to the highest point of the castle. The driver , Jerry, was incredibly helpful and pointed out where we could go. The main rooms are all accessible and there is a lift up to the Stirling Heads exhibition. We could also access the great hall which has a disabled toilet (See photo) We ran out of time so didn't go into the cafes or round the grounds.

Disabled Access In and Around

Good

The castle is all cobbled . It's been made as accessible as possible.

Parking & Transport

Good

Free parking for blue badge holders on the Esplanade. Wouldn't have thought public transport would go near the castle.

Accessible Toilets

Excellent

We went to the disabled toilet beside the great hall and it was excellent. There are other disabled toilets but we didn't go into them

Staff

Excellent

Every staff member we met went above and beyond to help us. Can't praise them highly enough

Additional Information

Will definitely go back again but stay for a longer time