Glasgow Burrell Collection
Accessible holidays in Scotland
Explore accessible experiences in Scotland, with detailed information to help you decide what works for you.
Plan with accessibility guides
Picture sea air on the coast, birds flying above a forest path, the buzz of a city gallery or a warm welcome at the end of the day. Scotland is for everyone, and planning should feel exciting rather than uncertain.
Many businesses across Scotland share accessibility information, and websites like AccessAble and Euan’s Guide can help you find places with features such as step-free access or British Sign Language support. It’s often a good idea to contact individual venues before travelling, as facilities and support can change.
What is an accessibility guide?
An accessibility guide gives you practical, detailed information about a visit before you arrive. It may cover the approach and entrance, parking, surfaces, door widths, lifts, stairs, seating, toilets, lighting, noise and the support available from staff.
Use the details that matter to you to picture the journey through the venue, plan ahead and decide whether to contact the team with any questions. Guides are reviewed regularly, but it is still worth checking directly if a particular feature is essential to your visit.
Discover AccessAble detailed access guides
About AccessAble
AccessAble provides detailed, factual access information about places to visit. Its guides are used by more than 1.8 million people and are available on the AccessAble website and app for iPhone and Android.
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About Euan’s Guide
Euan’s Guide shares disabled access reviews written by disabled people, along with friends, families and personal assistants. Read first-hand experiences to help you choose venues that suit your plans.
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L'Hunterian, Glasgow
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Free, accessible attractions
Spend time with art, stories, science and local history without adding an admission charge to your day. These museums and galleries offer accessibility information to help you compare entrances, routes, facilities and opportunities for quiet moments before you visit.
National Museum of Scotland
Check out what accessibility measures have been put in place to help make the most out of your visit.
The Burrell Collection
From accessible parking and toilets to lift access, The Burrell Collection have got you covered for an accessible friendly day out.
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Add Aberdeen Art Gallery to your travel bucket list and find out what accessible features they offer.
The McManus Art Gallery & Museum
Find everything you need to know on what accessibility features are available at The McManus Art Gallery & Museum.
Highland Folk Museum
Get ready for an accessible friendly day out at Highland Folk Museum with lots of features to help you feel at ease throughout your experience.
The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Find out what you need to know on accessibility features before your visit to The Great Tapestry of Scotland.
Shetland Museum & Archives
Spend the day at Shetland Museum & Archives with additional measures put in place to offer an excellent experience for all visitors.
Inclusive days out
Build a day around what brings you joy: a castle visit, a relaxed meal or time on the beach. These independent guides and services can help you find accessible places to stay, eat and explore.
Castles and Battlefields
Read about Scotland's most accessible castles and battlefields as reviewed by Euan's Guide.
Accessible restaurants by Euan's Guide
Find accessible restaurants, bars, cafes and more by Euan's Guide, an award-winning disabled access charity.
Beach Wheelchairs
Adventure to the seaside and find out more information on suitable purpose-built beach wheelchairs in Scotland.
Accessible travel
Plan the journey as well as the destination. Find information about travelling to Scotland and getting around by bus, coach, train and accessible vehicle hire, including the support that may be available.
Bus & coach guide
All you need to know about accessible transport options in Scotland from Euan's Guide.
Accessible Travel Hub
Plan your trip with this guide on bus resource across the country.
Accessible Transport
Find out more information on accessibility across Scotland's transport network.
Allied Mobility Accessible Vehicle Hire
Find information about hiring accessible vehicles in Scotland, from adapted vehicles to wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Regional accessibility guides
Choose a region and explore detailed access information, first-hand reviews and ideas for places to stay, eat and visit. These guides can help you shape a trip around your own interests and access needs, whether you prefer lively city spaces, quiet gardens, museums, coastlines or countryside.
AccessAble Guide to Aberdeenshire – compare detailed access information for accommodation, attractions and places to eat across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Euan's Guide to Aberdeen – take a look at Euan's Guide on accessibility in Aberdeen, including the Cruickshank Botanic Garden and Aberdeen Maritime Museum.
AccessAble Guide to Dumfries & Galloway - explore access information for accommodation, attractions, cafés and restaurants across the South of Scotland, including details about available facilities and assistance.
Euan’s Guide to Dundee & Angus – visit accessible locations such as The McManus and HMS Unicorn with recommendations from Euan's Guide.
AccessAble Guide to Dundee, Angus & Fife – plan a visit to Dundee, Fife and Angus with detailed access information for accommodation, attractions and facilities.
Euan’s Guide to Edinburgh – view the Euan's Guide information on Edinburgh, with plenty to discover from the National Museum to the Royal Yacht Britannia.
AccessAble Guide to Edinburgh & The Lothians - find accessible days out in Edinburgh & The Lothians to help kickstart your holiday planning.
Euan's Guide to Fife - enjoy a trip to the Kingdom of Fife including accessible days out across the region.
AccessAble Guide to Glasgow - many iconic attractions in Glasgow are accessible, including the Burrell Collection and Kelvingrove.
AccessAble Guide to Inverness - discover things to do in and around Inverness with AccessAble, including Culloden Battlefield.
Practical information for your trip
A few practical details can make a day feel more comfortable. Use these resources to locate accessible and Changing Places toilets, arrange wheelchair or powered scooter hire, and read the VisitScotland accessibility statement.
Changing Places Map
Find an accessible Changing Places toilet and facilities on their online map
Radar key for accessible toilets
Access locked public toilets in shopping centres, pubs, cafés, bus stations, train stations and more by purchasing a Radar NKS Key.
British Red Cross
Book the short-term use of a wheelchair or other equipment at outlets throughout the UK with British Red Cross
Shopmobility centre
Hire a manual wheelchair, powered wheelchair or powered scooter from a Shopmobility centre.
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