Access to Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom
Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom is a tourist attraction located in the town of Selkirk, in the Scottish Borders.
Please see our accessibility guide here for full information on accessibility to Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom or see below a brief summary.
The exhibits are housed in a 19th century Courtroom and due to the nature of this building there is no level access and several steps to negotiate from street level.
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS
We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs. ID Badge must be shown.
PARKING
There are two free car-parks within five minutes of the museum. West Port carpark is a five minute walk, is long stay and has two parking spaces for ‘disabled badge holders only’, and there is a short stay carpark in Market Square where there are two parking spaces for ‘disabled badge holders only’.
PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY
Due to the age and layout of the building there is no level access and several steps to negotiate from street level. Once inside the Museum it is all one level.
ACCESS FOR BUGGIES
Buggies are welcomed in the museum, but there are stairs to negotiate to access the museum.
PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Registered guide dogs are welcomed in the museum.
PEOPLE WHO ARE HEARING IMPAIRED
We have no hearing loop available but we welcome hearing dogs.
SUPPORT ANIMALS
We welcome Assistant dogs and emotional support animals.
NO TOILETS
There are no toilet facilities at the site. The nearest public toilets are on the road up to West Port carpark.
If we have not covered your accessibility requirements contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your needs, offering assistance, where we can. Call us on 01750 720761 or email museums@liveborders1.org.uk.
