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retractable wheelchair access
ramps, high visibility handrails and
dedicated wheelchair spaces.
The entire taxi fleets of
Edinburgh’s two main black cab
firms are wheelchair accessible, with
over 900 taxis between them. Taxis
can enter most places in Edinburgh,
including the Castle Esplanade.
There are 90 disability parking
places in Edinburgh, which are always
Edinburgh
Scotland’s capital manages to
marked in light blue.
Old Town is Edinburgh’s medieval
Edinburgh participates in
combine both ancient and modern hub and stretches along the Royal the National Key Scheme (NKS),
in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Mile, which runs from the Castle to which offers people with disability
Guarded by the imposing castle, Holyrood Palace. Most of the really independent access to locked public
the symbol of the city, Edinburgh famous sites are in this area. The toilets across the country.
combines medieval relics, Georgian other half of the city centre is the grandeur and a powerful layer of Georgian (late 18th century) New modern life with contemporary Town which is the commercial and innovation. shopping heart of the city.
Medieval palaces rub shoulders
For more information refer to
www.edinburgh.org.
Glasgow
Located on the banks of the River
with the best of modern architecture, Accessible travel in Edinburgh Clyde, Glasgow is Scotland’s largest
Gothic churches with amazing Edinburgh offers over 500 city and remains one of the United
museums and galleries. The city’s hotels with accessible and family Kingdom’s key economic centres
bustling centre plays host to great friendly accommodation options, outside of London. The city has
restaurants, pubs and shops and including sleek city centre transformed itself from being the
a variety of festivals throughout hotels, eco-friendly retreats and once mighty powerhouse of industrial
the year including Hogmanay luxurious country houses. Britain to a centre for commerce,
(Scottish New Year), the Tattoo, the
All Lothian buses in Edinburgh
International and the Fringe, among are easy access and across their 70
many others. services they provide low entrances,
tourism, and culture.
It has become one of the most
visited cities in the British Isles,
and visitors will find a revitalised
city centre, excellent shopping,
magnificent parks and museums
(most of which are free), and easy
access to the Highlands and Islands.
Left: Old Town,
Edinburgh. Above:
A rail journey
through the
Scottish Highlands.
Opposite page:
Glasgow.
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A thriving live music scene exists
with an average of 130 music events
per week ranging from pop and rock
to Celtic music and opera. There’s
also no shortage of significant local
monuments and historical sites. The
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