Wheelchair access from Princes Street level
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Date of visit: June 2017
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Good
The gardens have steep access from Princes street, but you can enter via the lifts within the National Gallery and the Academy. These take you to the Garden Café and out to the gardens. Much less hassle.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
It isn't generally appreciated that you can access the gardens from the lifts in the Gallery and the Academy down to the Garden Café then into the gardens themselves. So much easier than other routes especially for tourists who might struggle to find Kings Stables entrance.
Parking & Transport
Good
From out of town , we park at Ingleston and get the wheelchair accessible tram into the city; the Princes Street stop isn't far from the National Gallery.
Accessible Toilets
Good
Available in the Gallery and the Academy.
Staff
Good
On our visit Gallery and Academy staff were very helpful
Additional Information
It would be a shame to miss out on the gardens because of the poor ramped access from Princes Street , uses these lifts for a hassle free experience.
