The Edinburgh Dungeon
Edinburgh
Passenger lifts, stairlifts, sensory information and free support-assistant admission are available within a listed historic building.
Jarvis Access status
Red — serious concerns
Independent assessmentA one-wheelchair-at-a-time limit, mobility-scooter exclusion and unaided stairlift transfers substantially restrict access.
Passenger lifts, stairlifts, sensory information and free support-assistant entry are published. The listed building permits only one wheelchair user at a time, excludes mobility scooters, requires unaided transfer to stairlifts with a 120kg limit and includes uneven floors, prolonged standing and strong sensory effects.
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- 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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Only one wheelchair user can be accommodated at a time. Mobility scooters are not admitted, several stairlifts have a 120kg limit, and guests must transfer onto them without staff assistance. The 70-minute tour has uneven floors, extended standing, darkness and strong sensory effects.
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