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Information for visitors with disabilities

Admission

Admission to the National War Museum is included in the admission charge to Edinburgh Castle. Disabled visitors pay a concession price for admission and your accompanying carer is free.

Parking

Parking on the Castle Esplanade is available only to drivers with a Blue Disabled Badge. The Esplanade is closed from June to September, because of the Edinburgh Tattoo. Pay and display parking is available in nearby streets.

Accessing the Museum

An adapted courtesy vehicle is available at the Castle's admissions kiosk to take visitors with mobility difficulties, including wheelchair users, to the Museum and other parts of the Castle.

The Museum itself has a level entrance and wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge.

There is a public lift between the two floors and seating is available throughout.

Adapted toilets are also available.

The film shown in the Nation in arms gallery has supertitles and an induction loop.

A summary of the displays, in English, is available as part of the main audio-tour of the Castle.

Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.

More information for your visit

The DisabledGo website has a complete guide of access information to the National War Museum .