Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- 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.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Grahamston.
- The nearest bus station is Grahamston.
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Getting In and Around
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- 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.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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
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Ticket Office
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- 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
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Getting Around
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- 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.
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Payment Counter
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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)
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Location and Service
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- 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.
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Order and Payment
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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)
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Location and Service
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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)
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Location and Service
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
