Access Guide
Introduction
- The museum is located on the ground floor of the building.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Lanark.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 11:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 11:00 - 16:00.
- Saturday 11:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- Individual researchers and group visits (including schools) are welcome at any time by appointment.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Bernards Wynd.
- The car park is located off Wellgate.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 600cm (7ft 3in x 19ft 8in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Hope Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There may also be parking available off North Vennel.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located along the pavement in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of 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 4cm.
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Comments
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- There is a third door for the museum immediately to the right as you enter.
- It is heavy, opens towards you and is 93cm wide.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the third door at the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Museum
- Exhibits can be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
- Touch tours are available.
- The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
- Video tours are not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the museum.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.