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Scottish Highlands
INVERNESS
Tourist Information Office: http://www.inverness-scotland.com/
Inverness is the largest city in northern Scotland and is a good place to stay while exploring Loch Ness and Isle of Skye.
Getting There
http://www.scotland-inverness.co.uk/inverness-transport.htm - good travel info, nothing on accessibility
Airport
The airport is called the Dalcross International Airport and is described as wheelchair accessible here:
Train
The Inverness train station is a terminus-style train station that does not require any tunnels, stairs, or elevators to get to the platforms
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/INV.html#Accessibility – Inverness train station accessibility info
http://www.inverness-scotland.com/rail-inverness.asp - links to train companies
Getting Around
The historical center of Inverness is relatively small and flat and can be mainly covered without the use of an automobile or taxi.
Bus
I’m not sure if there are busses within the city.
Train
There is only 1 train stop in Stirling
Tram
There is no tram system
Subway (Metro)
There is no subway.
Taxis
Taxis are available at the train station. They are the black cab accessible type????
http://www.traintaxi.co.uk/ - website that describes taxis available at train stations
Accessible Car Rental
Sights
Accessible Sights
Boat tour of Loch Ness – accessible, 3 hrs, departs 13:15 from Bus Station, 14:00 from dock at Tomnahurich Bridge
Non-accessible Sights
http://www.scottishtours.co.uk/tourpage.asp?tourtype=1&id=93&departfrom=3 – mini-bus with 2 steps to get into. Tours of Northern Scotland
Hotels
Restaurants / Going Out
Other Services
Wheelchair rentals/repairs
Health Care Services
Links
ISLE OF SKYE
Tourist Information Office: http://www.skye.co.uk/ , http://www.isleofskye.com
Map:
Disability info: http://www.access-panel.org.uk/search-result.php?location=all+locations&business_type=All+businesses&access_type=any
Getting There
Airport
There is no airport.
Train
There is no train.
Getting Around
Bus
Train
There is no train.
Tram
There is no tram.
Subway (Metro)
There is no subway.
Taxis
Accessible Car Rental
Sights
Accessible Sights
Armadale Castle – Castle ruins and garden. Interior to the castle (mansion)ruins are not open to the public. Paths in castle grounds are level 1, 2, and 3 slope with level 1, 2, and 3 smoothness (some gravel paths). Less than 1 hr to visit.
Non-accessible Sights
http://www.scottishtours.co.uk/tourpage.asp?tourtype=1&id=93&departfrom=3 – mini-bus with 2 steps to get into. Tours of Northern Scotland
Hotels
http://www.greenbankonskye.co.uk/ - bungalow designed for wheelchairs
Restaurants / Going Out
Other Services
Wheelchair rentals/repairs
Health Care Services
Links
