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Scotch Whisky Experience Disabled Facilities

The Scotch Whisky Experience is a winner of the Scottish Tourist Board Thistle Awards in the "Tourism For All" category. This recognised our excellent practice in facilities for disabled and younger visitors.


Access

We have full wheelchair access throughout the attraction. Entrances to the Box Office and Shop are through fully automatic doors. A lift takes guests to each level. The Building is spacious with plenty of room in all Tour Areas, Shop, Bar & Restaurant for manoeuvring wheelchairs.

Wheelchairs access the Barrel Ride behind the cars. Guests who can leave the chair can access the Barrels, which can be held stationary.


Elevator

We have an elevator that provides access to every level of the building.


Facilities

We have a disabled visitor WC with all the necessary approved facilities and access.


Visually Impaired Visitors

The tour is fully guided and excellent description of the production process with our guides’ forte.  Barley, Grist and Peat used in the production process are passed around for visitors to touch and smell.  The nosing and tasting is accompanied by sensory aromas to stimulate the senses!



Deaf and Hard of Hearing Visitors

Printed material is available to back up the content of the tour.  Visual imagery is used during the description of the production process.  Sensory aromas accompany the nosing and guided tasting.   


Disabled Visitor Groups

We can provide facilities for groups of any size.


If you are an organiser please contact us on
0131 220 0441 at least 10 days in advance.

To enquire about group bookings click here

Our restaurant can cater for group lunches.

“Well laid out and very accessible for the wheelchair. The Tour is an enjoyable mix of knowledge and entertainment. ”



Kevin Rawlings, Clevedon, North Somerset

354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Telephone: 0131 220 0441

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