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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include the memorial gardens and monument, garden shop (seasonal), statue room and nearby Brig o' Doon.
• Related link Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/robert-burns-birthplace-museum
• Related link Burns Cottage.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/burns-cottage
• Related link Rozelle Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-ayrshire-council/access-guides/rozelle-park

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Ayr.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Ayr.

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COVID-19 Information

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Opening Hours

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Robert Burns Museum.
  • The car park is located off Murdoch's Lane.
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  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 240cm x 650cm (7ft 10in x 21ft 4in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Auld Nick's View, opposite the church.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There may be some space to park adjacent to the Brig o Doon House Hotel to visit the Brig o Doon more easily.

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Access Point (Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the front of the gardens, off the B7024.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • This is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 85cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Path)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on the path from the museum, in the church car park.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • This is no gate at this access point.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 90cm.

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Access Point (Brig o' Doon)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located opposite the Brig o' Doon.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is stepped access at this access point.
  • This is no gate at this access point.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 90cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the gate.
  • There is/are 15+ step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • The main access point and road beside the Brig o' Doon House Hotel can be used to bypass these steps.
  • There may also be parking spaces on this road to make getting to the bridge easier.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
• There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Comments View
  • Some of the upper paths have a surface of loose chippings.

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Outside Access (Statue Room Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Outside Access (Monument)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the monument.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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 door opening is 89cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 6 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access throughout the statue room.
  • There are steps to the upper level of the monument.

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Level Change (Monument)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the monument upper level.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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Level Change (Brig o' Doon)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • The bridge over the River Doon is located in the street adjacent to the memorial gardens.
  • There is a cobbled surface throughout so assistance may be required.
  • There are views to the bridge and river from the gardens, adjacent hotel and nearby streets or main road bridge.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested 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.
• This service can be requested.