New guide puts angus on map for disabled access

‘hidden gems’: Trove of practical information on exploring attractions

A new guide detailing disability access in Angus and Dundee is to be released.

The Tayside areas are the latest to be featured in the Accessible Highlights Series created by Euan’s Guide, a disabled access review website.

However, local disability campaigners have previously warned facilities at Dundee train station are not up to scratch and could put people off visiting.

The guide shows ways disabled visitors might explore the city, out to Broughty Ferry and along the coastal route to Angus.

Practical information about accessibility is woven throughout the guide, which features locations such as Discovery Point, Verdant works and the upcoming V&A. In Angus, Carnoustie’s famous golf course is featured, along with Crombie Country Park, where people are able to take part in wheelchair accessible orienteering, and Arbroath.

Claire D’all, Euan’s Guide’s Dundee

“A city is made exciting by its attractions, food and drink and culture as well as its unknowns and hidden places and spaces. EUAN MACDONALD

ambassador who lives in Monifieth, said: “I think it’s great because it shows all the hidden gems in Dundee, everything is literally on your doorstep and the city has excellent accessibility.”

Euan Macdonald, co-founder of Euan’s Guide, said: “A city is made exciting by its attractions, food and drink and culture as well as its unknowns and hidden places and spaces. We want this new guide to intrigue disabled people and to show them that Dundee is a destination that deserves to be placed on Scotland’s accessible tourism map.

“We invite disabled people exploring Scotland to start with this guide for travel inspiration for Dundee and Angus, disabled access information, and a doorway to thousands of other disabled access reviews.”

Despite the plaudits, disability charity Pamis has been campaigning to have changing places facilities installed at Dundee Rail Station, stating that not having the facility would put disabled people off coming to Dundee.

Scotrail has said it will assess whether such a plan is feasible.

A spokeswoman for Euan’s Guide said they included consideration of the station in the guide, highlighting that they support Pamis’ desire to see a changing places toilet at the station.

The guide can be downloaded at euansguide.com/dundee-guide