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Aberdeenshire - Garden Cottage - The cottage Sleeps 4 people and is furnished to a very comfortable standard. Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin), bathroom and totally separate shower room with roll in shower (no shower tray)
Aberdeenshire - Clunie Cottage - Tourist Board 4* self-catering and Category 1 (for independent wheelchair access Crathie Opportunity Holidays Self-catering cottages with access for all Ground floor only
Sleeps four or six using the sofa bed
Main bedroom with zip/link twin beds and with ceiling hoist track (portable hoist). The hoist in this bedroom will lift a maximum weight of 130kg (20 stone).
Small double bedroom
This cottage opens onto the courtyard / garden room
Double sofa bed in lounge
Monday to Monday lets

Aberdeenshire - Delgatie Castle - Tourist Board Grade 1 Access
Elmwood in the Coach House was specially designed for wheelchair users when we converted the building into holiday homes.
There is a ground floor bedroom with a double bed - the bed allows a hoist to be slid under if required.
There is a downstairs shower room with tiled floor and wheelchair access for the shower with a wall seat, grab rails for the toilet.
The ground floor is very spacious and our holiday makers enjoy having so much room in the kitchen and sitting room. All switches are at wheel chair height.
Visitors to the Castle in wheelchairs only have access to the ground floor and the coffee shop and they can drive to the front of the Castle
The Elmwood downstairs is adapted to accommodate disabled people. It has accommodations for 7 people with a double bedroom downstairs along with shower room and toilet, and a very spacious sitting room with large picture window. The kitchen is very large and has a lovely view from its window. Upstairs there is a double bedroom, one twin bedroom and a single bedroom and bathroom.

Aberdeenshire - Northern Hotel - Has one double and one twin bedded room especially adapted for the use of disabled guests
Aberdeenshire - Parkmore Farm Cottages - Single bedroom is designed for a disabled person
Aberdeenshire - The Gairn Cottage - Tourist Board 4* self-catering and Category 1 (for independent wheelchair access Crathie Opportunity Holidays Self-catering cottage with access for all Ground floor with gallery This is an ALLERGY FREE cottage and we must request no smoking or pets.
Sleeps four
Main bedroom on ground floor with zip/link twin beds and ceiling hoist track (portable hoist). The hoist in this bedroom will lift a maximum weight of 130kg (20 stone).
Twin bedroom in gallery
This cottage opens onto the courtyard / garden room Toilet left transfer Friday to Friday lets

In the restored manse courtyard of historic Crathie Kirk on the banks of the River Dee there are now four very special self catering holiday cottages. Here, disabled people - and their families and friends alike - can enjoy the most relaxing of holidays in wonderful surroundings. Each cottage has been carefully designed and equipped to ensure that both access and furnishings are suitable for the independent wheelchair traveller. Other aspects of design will take into account the different needs of holiday guests with varying abilities. Staff, together with volunteers from the community, will be able to offer additional services to assist holiday guests in practical ways if required.
Aberdeenshire - The Gelder Cottage - Tourist Board 4* self-catering and Category 1 (for independent wheelchair access Crathie Opportunity Holidays Self-catering cottages with access for all
Ground floor with gallery
Sleeps five
Main bedroom on ground floor with twin beds, one electric adjustable with ceiling hoist track (portable hoist). The electric bed is not height adjustable but will raise the head, feet and middle section. The hoist in this bedroom will lift a maximum weight of 130kg (20 stone).
Three single beds in gallery
This cottage opens out onto a riverside patio with views across the River Dee to Balmoral Estate
Toilet right transfer
Monday to Monday lets
In the restored manse courtyard of historic Crathie Kirk on the banks of the River Dee there are now four very special self catering holiday cottages. Here, disabled people - and their families and friends alike - can enjoy the most relaxing of holidays in wonderful surroundings.Each cottage has been carefully designed and equipped to ensure that both access and furnishings are suitable for the independent wheelchair traveller. Other aspects of design will take into account the different needs of holiday guests with varying abilities. Staff, together with volunteers from the community, will be able to offer additional services to assist holiday guests in practical ways if required.

Aberdeenshire - The Girnock - Tourist Board 4* self-catering and Category 1 (for independent wheelchair access Crathie Opportunity Holidays Self-catering cottages with access for all
Ground floor only
Sleeps four
Main bedroom with twin beds (one electric) and fixed ceiling hoist. The electric bed is not height adjustable. It will raise the head and feet but not the middle section. The hoist in this bedroom will lift a maximum weight of 200kg (31 stone).
Twin bedroom
This cottage opens out onto a riverside patio with views across the River Dee to Balmoral Estate
Toilet left transfer
Friday to Friday lets In the restored manse courtyard of historic Crathie Kirk on the banks of the River Dee there are now four very special self catering holiday cottages. Here, disabled people - and their families and friends alike - can enjoy the most relaxing of holidays in wonderful surroundings. Each cottage has been carefully designed and equipped to ensure that both access and furnishings are suitable for the independent wheelchair traveller. Other aspects of design will take into account the different needs of holiday guests with varying abilities. Staff, together with volunteers from the community, will be able to offer additional services to assist holiday guests in practical ways if required.

Aberdeenshire - The Manse Courtyard Tourist Board 4* self-catering and Category 1 (for independent wheelchair access Crathie Opportunity Holidays Self-catering cottages with access for all In the restored manse courtyard of historic Crathie Kirk on the banks of the River Dee there are now four very special self catering holiday cottages. Here, disabled people - and their families and friends alike - can enjoy the most relaxing of holidays in wonderful surroundings. Each cottage has been carefully designed and equipped to ensure that both access and furnishings are suitable for the independent wheelchair traveller. Other aspects of design will take into account the different needs of holiday guests with varying abilities. Staff, together with volunteers from the community, will be able to offer additional services to assist holiday guests in practical ways if required.
Angus - Glenprosen Cottages - Katy`s Cottage has been awarded the National Accessibility Accommodation Standard Category 2 and is considered to be suitable for a wheelchair user travelling with assistance.
We have a range of accommodation on offer, ranging from a wing of Balnaboth House to isolated cottages in their own glens. Please browse through them using the links on our Web Site. If you need to know something that we haven`t included here, we`ll be happy to answer your questions
Angus - Hunter's Cabin - Our Cabins although not specifically designed for disabled access, are all on the level, with one ramp and one step into the Cabin. We find that many families who stay have one or more of their number who require assistance
Argyll - Oak Tree Cottage - Wheelchair access makes it suitable for disabled guests.
Argyll - The Galley of Lorne Inn - All bedrooms and public rooms are located on the ground floor, with no steps to negotiate. Of the seven rooms, three are particularly suitable for residents with mobility difficulties. Scottish Tourist Board Certificate for Residents with Mobility Difficulties
Argyll - The Lochgoilhead Centre - Sixteen Bed Lodges (three buildings) two with ambient disabled access and one with full wheelchair access.
Argyll - Melfort Pier & Harbour - Scottish Tourist Board - Graded Catergory 2 (Assisted wheelchair Access for Residents).
We have six houses with ramp, wide access doors and bedrooms all on one level, they are very popular with our less mobile guests, young families and big dogs. Four are STB Cat. II disabled awarded with their large windows, large patio they are great for our wheel chair guests and carers. Our aim at Melfort is to enable anyone to come and enjoy a relaxing holiday in this idyllic setting, therefore it was important to us to provide comfortable and accessible accommodation for our less able guests.

Aviemore- High Range Holiday Lodges - Brae Riach Chalet Looking after the needs of families with a disabled member, a 2 bedroom self-catering chalet has been specifically designed and built to CATEGORY 1, STB **** GRADED specifications. It sleeps, very comfortably 3 persons, an extra space saver bed is also available. The toilet has special handles and the "wheel in " shower has a folding seat and is fully accessible. A wall mounted hair dryer is included. The kitchen is equipped with a washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher, ceramic hob cooker, oven/grill and microwave oven, all fully accessible to a wheelchair user. The living room is well furnished and includes television and video. The dining area has a superb view of the mountains. Parking is opposite the chalet where a ramp leads directly to the door. They own a caravan park with new amenity block, with fully accessible toilet and shower facilities.
Ayrshire - Relais & Chateaux, Glenapp Castle - Scottish Tourist Board designation of Assisted Wheelchair Access for Residents.
We have one ground floor luxury double or twin room which has specific features to make it suitable for assisted wheelchair access.
The room is directly opposite the lift and the nearest fire exit, both of which are wheelchair accessible.
The public rooms are one floor above. The ensuite bathroom is more than big enough for a wheelchair to turn and all doors are more than the required width.
The bathroom has support rails by the wc and beside the bath, with a extra height toilet seat available if required. It has a large cast iron bath with an overbath shower and a platform at the back from which a wheelchair user can lower him or herself into the bath.
The pedestal basin has knee space below for a wheelchair user. Taps are easy to grip. Light switches are lowered. There is a large button phone

Ayrshire - The Burnlea Hotel - The Burnlea Hotel is purpose built and has many aids to enable guests to have a care-free holiday. These include ramped entrances, handrails in all corridors, call units throughout, a hearing-loop system and specially designed chairs and other furniture.
Borders - Bailey Mill - Disabled Facilities available - please checkek directly with Bailey Mill that it can cater for your specific needs.
Friendly Farm Holiday Complex offering self catering courtyard apartments (short breaks available) or bed and breakfast at ?20 per person, per night. Suites available at ?30 per person, per night.

Borders - Eildon Cottages - Five of the award-winning cottages all unassisted wheelchair access and are ideal for the disabled and their families. Graded Category 1 by the Scottish Tourist Board as being suitable for unassisted wheelchair users. Grab rails in bath and shower rooms and let down rails beside WC Level throughout, no ramps or steps
Borders - Meadow Hill - feature of Meadow Hill is the two ground floor suites. There is a ramp to the front door (1:12) and a small ramp from lounge to dinning room. The first room is a twin, a twin bedded room with a large dressing room and shower area. The second room has a double and two single beds, screened from each other for privacy, and is an ideal family room. Both rooms have special facilities with roomy, level access showers, support rails and heated towel rails. There is plenty of room to manoeuvre in both rooms.
Borders- Crailing Old School - The Lodge Annexe is 10 meters from the main house
  • Fully accessible for disabled/wheelchair user
  • Accessible Parking
  • Shower [no step, fitted seat, and grab-rails]
  • Able to offer meals served in the Lodge if required

  • Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Bed and Breakfast.
    AA 4 black diamonds and 2003/2004 new award of 4 red diamonds.
    Jean Player was a Top Twenty Finalist in the AA Landlady of the Year Award in both 2002 & 2003.
    That year Jean came first in Scotland and was "Runner Up" for the whole of the UK

    Cobweb Foundation - If you want a break in a great little cottage, look at the Parkhead Croft and Garden Cottage pages
    Dunoon - Dhailling Lodge - There is easy access to the House by way of a ramp to the front door and lift to the first floor bedrooms. One bedroom has been specially adapted for wheelchair users and has a double and single bed in it. The bathroom is large and fitted out with grab rails and roll-in shower. The dining room and lounge are on the ground floor. Special diets catered for
    Edinburgh - Ardgarth Guest House - The Scottish Tourist Board has graded the accommodation as Category 1 Unassisted Access.
  • The ground floor accommodation is suitable is accessible (with no steps) directly from the low pavement via a purpose-built ramp.
  • There are two bedrooms with en-suite showers and WCs fully equipped for people with disabilities. The "roll-in" shower trays are flush/level with the floor enabling easy access by the wheeled shower chairs (provided). One of the rooms is a double and the other has twin beds. Bed blocks are available and power points are raised.
  • The dining room is on the same level as the bedrooms and the tables are of appropriate height and width. The public telephone is also at level access. All door openings are of ample width for wheel chairs
    The Scottish Tourist Board have graded the accommodation as a Three Star Guest House. We were "runners-up" in the Thistle Awards in the Category "Tourism For All". Scottish Enterprise Certificate for providing "Scotland`s Best Service to each Visitor". Portobello is a sea-side suburb to Edinburgh just 3.5 miles to the East of Princes Street in the City centre.

    Edinburgh - Capital Moat House Hotel - The Edinburgh Capital Moat House is a modern spacious hotel ideally situated for visiting the city centre, the Scottish Highlands and for reaching Edinburgh Airport.
    Edinburgh - Jurys Inn Hotel - A first-class hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh is centrally located in the city's main business and tourist area. It is the perfect choice for the business or leisure traveller, with the Scottish Convention Centre, Edinburgh Castle and all the major tourist attractions within easy walking distance.
    Edinburgh - Point Hotel - The Point Hotel provides high, quality four star accommodation, situated in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. It is only minutes away from the financial district, shopping areas and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
    Edinburgh - The Hanover Hotel - The Hanover Hotel is centrally located at the heart of Edinburghs shopping area and ideally situated for traveling to the business district. It has a welcoming atmosphere that emphasizes friendly and hospitable service. The hotel has excellent facilities as well as comfortable guest rooms and public areas.
    Fife - Pitbauchlie Hotel Dunfermline - Every modern comfort is to be found En-suite in the 50 guest rooms. You will find that all rooms have been thoughtfully furnished to ensure a relaxed stay or successful business trip.
    Fife - The Burgh Lodge - The Burgh Lodge offers visitors to Scotland 4 Star hotel-style accommodation with a relaxed friendly atmosphere where guests always receive the warmest of welcomes.
    It is centrally located in the picturesque and medieval village of Falkland, Fife and is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of The Lomond Hills and Falkland Estate. Is also within easy reach of Edinburgh, Perth, Stirling, Dundee and St Andrews.
    We offer free parking with a ramp entrance into the main building.
    Glasgow - Glasgow Moat House - Glasgow Moat House is ultra modern building, instantly recognizable from its mirrored glass exterior, one of the tallest in Scotland, conveniently located alongside the River Clyde next to the Scottish Exhibition Center. The Hotel offers second to none accomodation for both business and holiday guests.
    Glasgow - Hilton Hotel - The 319 rooms Hilton Hotel Glasgow is the city's only five-star international hotel. This 20 stories stylish hotel is opened in 1992 and offers the ultimate place to stay with excellent views across Glasgow from the beautifully furnished bedrooms thus providing an excellent base for business and leisure travelers.
    Glasgow - Holiday Inn - Ideally located in the heart of the citys Theatreland, the Holiday Inn Hotel offers 113 superbly appointed bedrooms. The hotel has comfort and relaxation at its heart delivered with an undertone of unassuming style and a focus on guest service.
    Glasgow - Jurys Hotel - Jurys Hotel is located in Glasgows prestigious West End, the hotel lies just a 10 minute drive from the city centre. The hotel has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that emphasizes friendly and hospitable service.
    Glasgow - Normandy Hotel - Located only 5 minutes from Glasgow International Airport and only 10 minutes from Erskine bridge makes this hotel an ideal base for exploring Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
    Glasgow - Novotel Hotel - Novotel Glasgow is situated on the corner of Pitt Street and West Regent Street, an ideal location in the centre of the City. With all the major attractions only a short distance away.
    Glasgow - Patio Hotel - Within a short distance from Glasgow Airport and a network of excellent road links, the Patio Hotel is also close to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Loch Lomand and the Scottish Highlands.
    Glasgow - Posthouse City Hotel - Centrally located, the Posthouse City Hotel offers both a traditional carvery and an informal restaurant, with its imaginative range of international dishes. It is a modern, high rise building originally constructed in 1973 and totally refurbished in 1990.
    Highland - Lodge on the Loch Hotel - Disability Access Grading 2 (STB - Assistance required) Discover the seclusion and serenity - Take in the panoramic mountain views and lochside garden setting where the vista extends across the sea south to Argyll and west to the lovely hills of Morvern. then wrap yourself up in the quiet luxury of this - your welcoming Highland retreat.
    Highland - Lovat Lodge Hotel - Lovat Lodge is a typical Scottish stone-built house with a wide entrance hall and spacious accommodation. The welcome is warm and the atmosphere homely.
    Highland - The Ballachulish Hotel - Disability Access Grading 2 (STB - Assistance required) The Ballachulish Hotel. Glide through the dramatic pass of Glencoe. Fulfil your dream of the perfect historic Highland Hotel by staying here amongst the turrets.
    Highland - The Isle of Glencoe & Lesiure Centre - Disability Access Grading: 2 (STB - Assistance Required). A really friendly place to go with a great, relaxed family atmosphere. the pool and leisure centre make it perfect!
    Inverness - Haughdale Hotel - One of the best located hotels in Inverness, the Haughdale is right on the river bank, oposite Eden Court Theatre and only a couple of minutes stroll rom the town centre. Family owned and professionally run, the Haughdale offers comfortable accomodation in its 28 rooms and has recently been refurbished to a high standard.
    Inverness - Palace Hotel and Leisure Club - The Palace is Scottish hotel keeping at it's very best. And that means taking whatever trouble is needed to look after you and seeing that you have everything that you want and need.
    Inverness - Ramada Jarvis - The Ramada Jarvis hotel, set on the River Ness, has always been known as Inverness meeting place, probably because life here is warm and friendly, with true Scottish hospitality offered to every guest.
    Inverness - Royal Highland Hotel - With a long and proud tradition of Highland hospitality this comfortably relaxing hotel in the centre of Inverness has all the grand atmosphere of the Victorian age, while still being friendly and informal.
    Isle of Arran - Strathwillan House - Fully accessible accommodation and a wide range of equipment and services, sensitively and discretely provided. Winner of Holiday Care Award 1995
    Isle of Skye - Greenbank - Mike is a wheelchair user, so we have some understanding of the importance of complete accessibility.
    Please feel free to telephone with any queries you may have. We want to ensure that Greenbank is entirely suitable for your individual needs, that you will be comfortable here and thus able to enjoy your holiday to the full.

    We have designed the bungalow for Accessibility Standard, Category 1 (i.e. suitable for a wheelchair user travelling alone) and this grading has been awarded by the Scottish Tourist Board. There are no steps anywhere.
    Kirkcaldy - Scotties Bed & Breakfast - Scotties are graded for the ambulant disabled but are a wheelchair friendly bed & breakfast. All rooms are situated on the ground floor with no steps to negotiate to get into the building. Bedrooms are shower en-suite, but Scotties has a shower-room which can accommodate a wheelchair.
    Please note this is a non-smoking establishment
    Scottish hospitality and hearty breakfast! Scotties was originally an old dairy, dating back 160 years and is centrally situated in the seaside town of Kirkcaldy. Scotties B & B offers comfortable accommodation and of course our legendary breakfasts. Nobody ever leaves here hungry!
    Morayshire - Holmhill - Holmhill MS Holiday Home is in Grantown-on-Spey, one of the most picturesque areas of the Scottish Highlands. Built in 1895, Holmhill stands in attractive grounds with paved paths leading to a summer house and raised garden area. Guests can enjoy impressive views of the surrounding hills, and the house is within walking distance of the town centre.
    Orkney - Stronsay Hotel - We are a small, family run hotel offering quality accommodation at a reasonable Rate.
    Also there is special needs room with full facilities, this a twin room on the ground floor.

    Perthshire - Gleneagles Hotel - From your first wholehearted Scottish welcome you will be looked after warmly and well. Relax in total luxury in our well appointed rooms - many with delightful views across the estate.
    Shetland Islands - Baltasound Hotel - In the main building of the hotel we have one double room which is adapted to cater for disabled people.2 are adapted to cater for disabled people. These are twin bedded.
    Stornoway - The Old House - Access to the Old House is via a ramp from Lewis street to the front door. Has disabled single en-suite bedroom. Dining Room and Lounge are all on the same ground floor level. Here is a further single en-suite close by on the same floor for a carer/friend. Specical diets are catered for.
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