Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh
A request-only mobility vehicle, limited accessible parking, adapted toilets, wheelchairs and sensory resources support visits, but steep cobbles and steps restrict access to some areas.
Jarvis Access status
Red — serious concerns
Independent assessmentThe castle offers several adjustments, but steep cobbles, major gradients and extensive steps create substantial barriers across the core visit.
The official guide describes a roughly 350-metre steep and uneven cobbled route, gradients reaching about 15 degrees, a 12-degree cobbled ramp, stepped attractions and 70 steps on the standard exit. A request-only mobility vehicle and alternative arrangements help, but are limited and cannot remove the site-wide physical barriers. This rating concerns the published access conditions, not staff support or legal compliance.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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The main route to Crown Square is about 350 metres over steep and uneven cobbles, reaching gradients of around 15 degrees. Ask staff about the mobility vehicle and alternative routes, and confirm current accessible parking and toilet arrangements before travelling.
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