Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The Snug is Speyside Distillery’s Visitor Experience and Shop in Aviemore.
- Services available in the venue include: heritage display and bookable whisky tasting.
- View information on opening times
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park.
- The nearest train station is Aviemore.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: Inclusivity Training.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of the venue.
Parking (Aviemore Retail Park)
- The car park is located immediately in front and to the side of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is a 3 hour free parking time limit in operation at this car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
- The doors opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- Depending on the weather, both entrance doors are left open.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Counter
- The counter is located to the left after the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Eating and Drinking (Shop)
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Location and Service
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- 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: benches, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- There may be background noise in this area.
Exhibition Space (Heritage Corner)
- All exhibits are indoors.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There may be background noise.
- Display information includes: pictorial and televisions/screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear, right side of the venue.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 149cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is an elbow pad flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a sensor 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.
- Additional features include: a mirror.