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Summary

• Services/facilities within the venue include The Farm Buildings near the Farmhouse including the Milking Byre, Threshing Barn and Cart Shed, Gig Shed, Stables, Small Byre and Bothy. The Barn, Pigsty and Chicken Run can be viewed around the buildings.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include The Farmhouse Museum, Gardens and Toilet Facilities are located at the Farm and a Park and Museum are located near the Main Car Park.
• For the National Museum of Rural Life - Farmhouse AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• For the National Museum of Rural Life - Museum First Floor AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• For the National Museum of Rural Life - Museum Ground Floor AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• For the National Museum of Rural Life - Museum to Farm AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• For the National Museum of Rural Life - Toilets AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The museum is located to the North West of East Kilbride via Stewartfield Way, close to the A726/A727 interchange.
  • There is a car park at the main building and parking can be arranged at the farmhouse buildings off Kittochside Road.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • Bus 31 serving East Kilbride stops around 300m away on Stewartfield Way.
  • For more information on buses in East Kilbride please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Hairmyres.
  • Hairmyres station is around 2 miles away.
    Taxi and bus routes are available from the station.
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Staff receive disability awareness/equality training.
• There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille on request and large print on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/near by.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located to the rear of the main building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.

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Parking

• For information on parking please click here (opens in new tab).

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Barn

• The barn is located to the right from the Farm Explorer bus stop drop off.
• There is a slope up to the Barn with a tarmac surface.
• There are soft disinfectant wet mats to cross before the slope.
• The barn area is surrounded by rounded metal style farm gates with spaces to suit all heights.

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New Barn

• The new barn is located beyond the main barn.
• There is a level concrete surface to and throughout the area.
• This barn offers sheltered animal viewing.
• The fencing gates have bars at suitable heights for all visitors.

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Chicken Run

• The chicken run is located down to the left before the farm buildings courtyard.
• There is an easy slope over a compact earth surface.
• The area is surrounded with wire mesh and a wooden gate to the left which is not for public access.

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Pigsty

• The pigsty is located to the rear of the toilet block.
• There are clear windows on the gates and a farm gate gives clear views of the field.
• There is an easy slope down to the gate.
• There are also some pigs in the pig run opposite the Farm Explorer bus stop.

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Outside Access (Milking Byre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the courtyard.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 103cm (3ft 5in).

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Inside Access (Milking Byre)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors/walkways.
  • The type of flooring throughout is concrete and metal plates.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The main museum has a portable loop available upon request from reception.
• Comments View
  • There is a slope on the walkway to the spectators area of the milking barn.
  • The slope is 103cm in width and offers rounded handrails on both sides.
  • Some side and rear areas of the spectators area have an open metal grid surface.

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Outside Access (Threshing Barn Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear right as you enter the courtyard.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located just beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The inner step is very worn. Care should be taken.

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Inside Access (Threshing Barn)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The type of flooring throughout is stone.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The main museum has a portable loop available upon request from reception.

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Gig Shed Gate

• The gig shed is located in the far right corner of the courtyard, adjacent to the threshing barn entrance.
• Animals can be viewed and possibly petted from the gate across the entrance.

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Outside Access (Stables Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the courtyard.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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Inside Access (Stables)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • The type of flooring throughout is concrete.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The main museum has a portable loop available upon request from reception.

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Outside Access (Small Byre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of the courtyard.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Inside Access (Small Byre)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • The type of flooring throughout is stone.
  • There is poor colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The main museum has a portable loop available upon request from reception.
• Comments View
  • The 94cm wide central floor strip is the only area to be accessed in this barn.
  • There are shallow steps to either side of the walkway where farm animals only are allowed in pens.

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Outside Access (Bothy Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear left of the courtyard, adjoining the farmhouse.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access (Bothy)

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • The type of flooring throughout is stone and concrete.
  • There is poor colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music/sound.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • The main museum has a portable loop available upon request from reception.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the toilet block near the Farm Explorer bus stop or on the ground floor of the museum.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in the toilet block near the bus stop, or the ground floor of the museum.