Visitor guides should be aware of castle occupancy rate and kept visitors safe at all times

DUNVEGAN CASTLE - UNIVERSAL ACCESS

McLeod Estate warmly welcomes all visitors with physical, sensory and learning

disabilities. We recognize that some areas of the McLeod Estate can present

difficulties for people with disabilities. We are continually implementing

procedures, changes and extra provision, where possible, to ensure that all our

visitors can enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable day out.

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Wheelchair & Limited Mobility

Full access to Castle entrance and Gardens. Castle ground floor and gun court

accessible with assistance (6 steps), very limited access to 1st floor (12 steps), access

to 1st floor is not encouraged but is possible as it is determined by visitors support and castle occupancy rate. When a visitor is unable to access any part of the castle, an “armchair visit” can be provided by one of the visitor guides.

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Hearing Impaired

Visitors should be encouraged to self identify on entry. Hearing Aid induction loop available in video room. Information cards in main rooms.

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Vision Impaired

Visitors should be encouraged to self identify on entry. Braille information

currently unavailable.

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Infants & Small Children

Baby changing facilities available, storage for pushchairs/prams on ground floor of

castle. Prams and pushchairs unsuitable for 1st floor of Castle. Parents carrying

infants should be careful of low roof in Dungeon and Medieval Kitchen.

All children should be encouraged to explore under supervision.

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