Accessible day trips in Scotland

Scotland prides itself on its accessibility and diversity. It is a truly beautiful part of the world to visit and there are plenty of things for disabled travellers to do while in the country.

Edinburgh, the capital city was named as one of the four hub cities for Disabled Access Day in 2016 and since then, the whole nation has worked hard to become as accessible as possible.

Learn more about Scotland at one of the many museums and tours

Like everywhere else in the world, Scotland has a great selection of museums across all its towns and cities, all celebrating different aspects of its heritage. You’ll find museums and galleries dedicated to everyone from literary geniuses, engineers, scientists and royalty. The people of Scotland are eager to share their history and so you’ll find that the majority of museums have an excellent level of access, a lot of museums have free admissions, making it an even better day out!

You’ll find everything from accessible toilets, lifts, exhibits at wheelchair height and more.

Have a city break

Like most places in the UK, cities have a wider variety of attractions and accommodation and Scotland is no different. Exploring Scotland’s cities are great fun and access is generally good across all of them, meaning you can have a splash of spontaneity with your trip. There are regular trains connecting you to all the major cities all the way up to the Highlands, public transport is affordable and comfortable and gives you the freedom to explore.

Spend a few days in the wilderness

Just because you want to go to somewhere rural doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice accessibility. You might have to do a little more planning, but even the more remote areas have accessibility friendly attractions and accommodation. Many countryside and beach based sites even have their own wheelchair hire schemes for those of you that want to head off the beaten track.