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Overview

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• About View
  • This is an open air museum with over 35 buildings accessed by gravel pathways, across a variety of terrains.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Newtonmore.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor exhibits.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair.

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Parking

• The car park is located in front of the Highland Folk Museum.
• The car park is open air/surface.
• There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
• There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
• Parking is not free for all users.

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Counter (Welcome Desk)

• The counter is located in the welcome booth which is.
• The most accessible route to the counter has uneven surfaces.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 96cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Access To (The Café)

• The café is located to the left as you enter through the Welcome Booth, on the first floor of the building.
• The journey time from the Welcome Booth is approximately two minutes.
• The most accessible route has a ramp or slope.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 15 steps which are unmarked with handrails on both sides.
• There is step-free level access into the café.
• There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.

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Eating and Drinking (The Café)

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• Location and Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Menus are wall-mounted, displayed on the counter and available in large print.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 88cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• 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 high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Café Area - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side of the Café and Shop building.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has ramps or slopes and steps.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are 6 steps which are unmarked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
• 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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 46cm 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 rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a baby changing table.

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Entrance (The Gift Shop)

• This entrance is located on the right hand side of the café and gift shop building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.

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Counter (The Gift Shop)

• The counter is located ahead as you enter the gift shop.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 91cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Getting Around (The Gift Shop)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.

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Entrance (Am Fasgadh - Main Museum Collection Building)

• This entrance is located to the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 68cm.
• In addition to the displays of historical artefacts, this building has rooms and facilities available for meetings, conferences and courses.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Am Fasdagh - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor ahead of you as you enter Am Fasdagh.
  • 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • 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 left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 190cm (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 49cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer 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 nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.

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Toilet with Adaptations (The Croft - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the Croft House post office building.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 86cm.
  • The door has a 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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-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 44cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • There are two toilets with adaptations to the rear of the post office building.
    The male toilet was surveyed.

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Outdoor Spaces (The Highland Folk Museum)

• The following is available in this area: a playground, parkland, open countryside and a visitor centre.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel and compact earth.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the paths to the outdoor exhibits.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces which may create barriers for some users.

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• Playground View
  • There is a playground with an access point over 100cm wide.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, climbing and crawling.