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Overview

  • About View
    • The Scottish Crannog Centre is a museum with ancient artifacts and their very own Iron Age village.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: museum, café, toilets.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is a very slight slope half way between the car park and entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: gradual slopes throughout the site.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and manual doors.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • The venue can provide large print documents and documents in different languages.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located before the entrance in the toilet block and behind the front desk.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the toilet block.
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the right of toilet block.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet block and behind the from desk.

Parking

  • The car park is located in front of the main building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located is located to the right of the car park.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Welcome Desk)

  • The reception is located straight ahead as you enter the building.
  • The journey time to this reception from the car park is approximately one minute.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk, however it is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user .
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and stools.

Shop

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Access throughout may include narrow aisles.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Seating available includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Payment View
    • The checkout area is located at the Welcome Desk.
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
    • The venue has a payment counter.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located through the door to the right of the reception desk.
    • 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 92cm.
    • 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 84cm (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 wall mounted soap dispenser, a soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser 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 waste bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.

Eating and Drinking (Café)

  • Location and Service View
    • The café is located to the left of the welcome desk as you enter the shop.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld and available on a board.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 93cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • 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.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Exhibition Space (Museum)

  • The museum is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Display information includes: pictorial and information boards.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.

Exhibition Space (Iron Age Village)

  • This attraction is outdoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • Access throughout the tour may include uneven surfaces.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the car park, in the toilet block.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • 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 89cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever 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 wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • Additional features include: a full length mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Outdoor Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located to the rear of the toilet block.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • The shower has a fixed shower head, a flip-down seat, wall-mounted grab rails and dropdown rails.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are push.

Seating Area (Puppet Shelter and Loch)

  • The seating area is located to the right of the building.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access, a ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • 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: benches.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.