Belford Road
Edinburgh
EH4 3DR
 
Tel: 0131 624 6200
Web: http://www.nationalgalleries.org

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Edinburgh.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

This venue does have its own car park.

There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.5m (10ft 5in x 14ft 9in).

The nearest designated bay is 33m (36yd) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The designated parking bays are situated in front of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park is 100m from the venue's entrance.

The convenient dropoff point is located in front of the entrance

The car park is located to the rear of the venue.

There is a moderate slope on the path between the car park and the entrance.

There is not level access to the service.

The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located adjacent to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 4 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are .

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The moderate ramp overcomes the steps.

There is a moderate slope on the path between Belford Road and the entrance.

The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

There are 9 deep steps, with handrails on both sides, for access to Room 20 on the 2nd floor.

A platform lift overcomes the level charge.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are B to 1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located off the reception foyer.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are B to 1.

The lift is 11m (12yd) from the accessible entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.04m x 2.3m (3ft 4in x 7ft 6in).

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does have an audible announcer.

The lighting level in the lift is bright.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located on the 2nd floor.

The lift is a platform lift.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 2.5m (3ft 3in x 8ft 2in).

This platform lift gives access to Room 20 on the 2nd floor.

There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.

There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located on the basement floor.

The female toilets are 27m (29yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located on the basement floor.

The male toilets are 17m (18yd) from the accessible entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 76cm (2ft 5in) cm.

Menus are hand held.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is continental meals/snacks.

The café is located on the basement floor (level 0).

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents are not available in Braille.

Documents are available in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

Plastic cups are not available.

Plastic cutlery is not available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

There are 2 wheelchairs for patrons to borrow.

The photograph shows the moderate ramp at the entrance.

There in no admission charge except for certain exhibitions.