Access Guide
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
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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Opening Hours
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 Robert Burns Museum.
- The car park is located off Murdoch's Lane.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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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.
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Comments
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- There may be some space to park adjacent to the Brig o Doon House Hotel to visit the Brig o Doon more easily.
Access Point (Main Entrance)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Path)
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Access Point
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- 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.
Access Point (Brig o' Doon)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
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
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- Some of the upper paths have a surface of loose chippings.
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).
Outside Access (Monument)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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).
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
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- There is level access throughout the statue room.
- There are steps to the upper level of the monument.
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).
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
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- 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.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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.