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.