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Overview

  • About View
    • Rosebank is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery situated in Camelon, on the banks of the Forth and Clyde canal, between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: car parking, standard and accessible toilets, whisky shop, tasting and production tours and room hire.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a hearing assistance system, a manual wheelchair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: folding chairs for visitors on the tours.
    • The venue can provide documents in different languages.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Accessibility Champion and First Aid Training.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located opposite the main entrance, near the Tun Room, and on the tasting room corridor.
    • A baby changing table is available on request for use in any preferred toilet facility.

Parking

  • The car park is located across the road from the venue.
  • The car park is multi-storey.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a dropped kerb with tactile paving and manual doors.
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require an app.

Exit (from Car Park)

  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There are double manual doors at this exit, however one door is locked.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 173cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you exit.

Toilet with Adaptations (Entrance - Right hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror and a shelf.

Access To (Entrance)

  • The venue is located across the road from the car park, to the right side.
  • The journey time from the car park to the venue main entrance is approximately 3 minutes.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, uneven surfaces, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the main venue.
  • There is a single manual gate which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 400cm.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which opens towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.

Ticketing

  • Ticket Office View
    • The ticket office surveyed is located ahead after entering.
    • There is step-free level access to the ticket office.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the ticket office.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • Seating available includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available includes: coffee tables.
    • The height of the counter is 105cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.

Shop

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Signage is provided.
    • There may be background noise.
    • The checkout area is located in the central area of the shop, next to the reception desk.
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
    • The venue has a payment counter.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The height of the payment counter is 105cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The card payment machine is portable.
    • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right of the reception.
  • The journey time to this lift from the reception is approximately 1 minute.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the lift.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 steps between floors which are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.

Room (The AV Room)

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • There are video projections in this room as part of a tour, and the light levels and sound will vary.

Area (The Canal Window)

  • This is the area immediately outside the AV Room, where the tours continue.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.

Exhibition Space (The Tun Room)

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following may be experienced here: strong smells and sudden loud noises.
  • There may be background noise.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout the tour may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.

Toilet with Adaptations (The Tun Room - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the Tun Room.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 197cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror and a shelf.

Exhibition Space (The Still House)

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following may be experienced here: strong smells and sudden loud noises.
  • There may be background noise.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There are shows/talks with no designated seating for wheelchair users.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout the tour may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.

Access To (Warehouse Viewing Area)

  • The journey time from the Still Room to The Warehouse Viewing Area is approximately 2 minutes.
  • The most accessible route has a ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is step-free level access the Warehouse Viewing Area.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.

Area (Warehouse Viewing Area)

  • This area is located on the upper level of the venue, overlooking the Warehouse.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • If there are visitors with access needs, the whole tour will proceed to the next stop via the lift.

Access To (The Tasting Room Corridor)

  • There are several tasting rooms, most tours include those on the ground floor, in the Tasting Room Corridor.
  • The journey time from the Warehouse Viewing Area to the Tasting Rooms, via the lift, is approximately 5 minutes.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.

Eating and Drinking (The Tasting Bar)

  • Location and Service View
    • The Tasting Bar is one of several tasting rooms at the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead after entering.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • The bar is for demonstration purposes only.

Eating and Drinking (The Clyde and The Forth)

  • Location and Service View
    • The Clyde and The Forth are two of several tasting rooms at the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.

Toilet with Adaptations (The Tasting Room Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located opposite The Force and Clyde Tasting Rooms.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.

Eating and Drinking (The Lock Keeper's Cottage)

  • Location and Service View
    • The Lock Keeper's Cottage is one of several tasting rooms at the venue.
    • The most accessible route has steps, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.