Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Inverness.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Inverness.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 00:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 00:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 00:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 00:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 00:00.
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Comments
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- The venue is closed on December 25th and January 1st..
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 94cm (3ft) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 79cm (2ft) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
Outside Access (Patio Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 161cm (5ft) wide.
Level Change (Patio Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the threshold.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the bar and restaurant.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Children are not welcomed in the bar area.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and meals.
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Comments
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- Children permitted within the restaurant but not the bar area.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are the rooms.
Room
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General Information
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- The Tourist Board rating is 3.
- There are 8 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 8 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- There is Pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 7m (7yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right of the building.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 195cm (4ft x 6ft).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (18in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3").
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 76cm (2ft 5in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located to the right of the building.
- The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the right of the building.
- The male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the right side restaurant.
- The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not 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.