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Summary

• Services/facilities within the venue include a Museum, Shop and Toilets.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Museum is located off Chambers Street in Edinburgh City Centre.
  • There is parking along Chambers Street.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is the National Museum of Scotland stop on Chambers Street which serves route number X55.
    Located nearby is the Chambers Street bus stop which serves route numbers 23, 27, 41, 42 & 67.
  • For more information on Lothian Buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Edinburgh Waverley.
  • The Museum is 0.4 miles from the station.
    The route from the station involves overcoming several slopes and ramps.
  • For more information on Edinburgh Waverley Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There are not mobility aids available.
• Large print labels and gallery guides are available on request.

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Opening Times (National Museum of Scotland)

• Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Chambers Street.
  • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
  • The standard on street parking is located on Chambers Street.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on Chambers Street.
  • The name of the car park is Chambers Street.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Outside Access (Tower Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along Chambers Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Reception (Tower Reception - Level 1)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Tower entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 86cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 02/12/2022.
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
  • There are mats on the floor that might be perceived as holes.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • There are bench seats available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • Wheelchairs are available to borrow from reception, as shown in photograph 4.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the first floor past reception.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The ramp can be seen in photographs 1 and 2.
  • There is/are 6 unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the Early People area of the lower ground floor.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • There are two sets of steps located in this area. These can be seen in photographs 3 and 4.
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Neolithic area of the Early Peoples Gallery.
  • The level change can be seen photographs 5 and 6.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl, tiles and wood.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors/walkways.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
• Comments View
  • There is level access between the Tower and the rest of the National Museum of Scotland on Levels 1, 3 and 5.

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Tower Shop - Level 1

• The Tower Shop is located to the left upon entering the building.
• There is level access with no doors to enter the shop.
• There is clear manoeuvring space in the shop for wheelchair users.
• The minimum distance between fittings is over 100cm.
• The height of the service counter is 100cm.
• There is a lowered section at the service counter.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm or less.
• There is not a hearing loop at the service counter.

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Other Floors (Main Staircases)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the Tower entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
• Comments View
  • There are additional staircases throughout the building which give access to all floors except Level 7.
  • Level 7 can only be accessed via the Terrace lift.
  • An outdoor spiral staircase provides stepped access to the Level 7 rooftop area if not using the lift.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter, beyond the shop.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Tower entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 1, 3 and 5.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 240cm x 140cm (7ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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Lift (Terrace)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear left of the Tower area.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Tower entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 244cm x 255cm (8ft x 8ft 4in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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• Comments View
  • The contrast between the lift doors and the lobby varies dependent upon the level.

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Lift (Tower Right)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Tower entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 1, 2, 3 and 5.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 137cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Kingdom of the Scots - Level 1)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There are no doors, however there is an open width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
  • The entrance/opening is not clearly signed.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
  • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via a lift.
  • The exit is not clearly signed internally.
  • The exit is step-free, via lift.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Beginnings / Early People - Level -1)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There is a lift with an opening door width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
  • The entrance/opening is not clearly signed.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening, via lift.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board format.
  • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • There is a level change consisting of 6 medium height, unmarked steps between the Beginnings and the Early Peoples Gallery.
    These steps can be overcome via a platform lift.
    There is also an easy slope to access part of the Early People Gallery.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via a lift.
  • The exit is clearly signed internally.
  • There is a lift with an opening door width of 75cm+ when exiting this area/attraction.

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Lift (Beginnings and Early Peoples Platform Lift - Level -1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located between the Beginnings and Early Peoples Galleries on Level -1.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 164cm (3ft 2in x 5ft 5in).
• The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Kingdom of the Scots - Level 2)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There is a lift with an opening door width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is not provided in this area.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There are not resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board format.
  • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • There are no exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via a lift.
  • This small area can also be accessed via its own set of spiral stairs with handrails on both sides.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Scotland Transformed - Level 3)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There are no doors, however there is an open width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
  • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Special Exhibition Gallery 2 - Level 3)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There are double, permanently held open doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
  • The entrance/opening is clearly signed.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance/opening.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is not provided in this area.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board format.
  • All exhibits can be audio described.
  • Exhibits are audio described in person.
  • There are no exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • The distance between the lowest exhibit and the floor is 85cm.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via a separate set of doors/opening.
  • The exit is not clearly signed internally.
  • There are double, permanently held open doors with an opening width of 75cm+ when exiting this area/attraction.
  • The exit is step-free.
• Comments View
  • The information may change for this gallery as exhibitions are changed on a regular basis.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Industry and Empire - Level 4)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There is a lift with an opening door width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
  • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via a lift.
• Comments View
  • The steps to this level offer a handrail on the left.
  • There is staggered seating to the right, with level access to the front row via lift.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Industry and Empire - Level 5)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There is a lift with an opening door width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
  • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via a lift.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Scotland: A Changing Nation - Level 6)

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• Entrance / Opening View
  • There is a lift with an opening door width of 75cm+ for access to this area/attraction.
• Attraction / Exhibit View
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Clear directional signage is provided in this area.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in this area.
  • This area does not play background music/sound.
  • There are resting/seating areas within this area.
  • Explanations for the exhibit(s) is/are in information board and television/screen format.
  • No exhibits can be audio described.
  • There are some exhibits which start from the floor level.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the walls and the floor in this area.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Exit View
  • Visitors exit via a lift.

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Rooftop Terrace - Level 7

• The rooftop terrace can be accessed via the rear terrace lift.
• There is alternative spiral staircase access from level 5, as shown in photographs 5 to 8.
• There are panoramic views of Edinburgh from the rooftop terrace.
• The perimeter walls are a medium height.
• There are information boards around the walls.
• There is a floor to ceiling glass wall adjacent to the lift for further city views.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Tower Entrance - Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Tower entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There is a slight lip in the doorway where the surface changes to be aware of.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Tower Entrance - Level -1 - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the lower floor next to the lift, to the front right of the Tower.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Tower right lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 130cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • There is an additional accessible toilet in the stairwell to the left of the building on Level -1.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Tower Entrance - Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the Tower right lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Tower right lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 182cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a lid.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Tower Entrance - Level 3 - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on Level 3, ahead from the Tower lift (near the Bute Room).
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 179cm (4ft 12in x 5ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 92cm (3ft).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Tower Block)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Tower entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a/are similar standard toilet(s) available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the exhibition gallery shop.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main lift.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s), via lift.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the Tower right lift on Level -1 .
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Tower right lift.
  • There is step-free access into the shared toilet(s), via lift.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are further standard toilets off the stairwell.

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Related Access Guides

• National Museum of Scotland - Level 0 Entrance Hall link (new tab) - click here
• National Museum of Scotland - Level 1 link (new tab) - click here
• National Museum of Scotland - Level 3 link (new tab) - click here
• National Museum of Scotland - Level 5 link (new tab) - click here
• National Museum of Scotland - Learning Centre link (new tab) - click here