the comfortable interior of Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Scrabster Terminal map and plan

Location map showing the Scrabster Ferry Terminal

Location of Scrabster Ferry Terminal

  • The venue is situated just outside the town of Thurso.
  • The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

Scrabster Vehicle Ferry Terminal

Parking

  • This venue does not have its own car park, but there is limited shared parking including disabled spaces at the end of the building, and a long-stay car park on the other side of the vehicle marshalling area.
  • The convenient drop off point is located outside the main entrance.

Outside Access

  • There is not level access to the service.
  • The main door is held open during opening hours.
  • The main door opening is 86cm wide.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The second doors open manually.
  • The second doors open away from you (push)
  • The second doors are easy to open.
  • The second door opening is 160cm wide.

(If not level access) No Level Access

  • There is a slope to access this area.
  • The slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The slope is gradual / steep.
  • The slope is permanent.
  • The width of the slope is 127cm.
  • There is 1 entrance into the terminal building

Reception

  • The reception desk is 8m from the front entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is high.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Any passengers who require any form of assistance should enquire at the reception desk and staff will arrange for help.

Inside Access

  • There is level access.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

Adapted Toilets

  • There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The adapted toilet is 13.5m from the accessible entrance.
  • The adapted toilet is located beside the office.
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 220cm.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink is 79cm high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There are not baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Standard Toilets

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

  • Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

  • The female toilets are located behind the cafe.
  • The female toilets are 19m from the accessible entrance.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

  • The male toilets are located behind the cafe.
  • The male toilets are 18m from the accessible entrance.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

  • Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Scrabster Foot Passenger Ferry Terminal

Parking

  • This venue does not have its own car park.
  • The convenient drop off point is located outside the main entrance and there is a drop-off space marked for the use of disabled passengers.

Outside Access

  • There is level access to the service via the walkway from the car park along the pier, which has dropped kerbs for accessibility.
  • There is not level access to the service from the car drop-off area.
  • The main doors open manually.
  • The main doors open in both directions (push and pull).
  • (Manual doors only.) The main doors are easy to open
  • The main door opening is 185cm wide.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The second door opens automatically.
  • The second doors slide open.
  • The second door opening is 179cm wide.

(If not level access) No Level Access

  • There is a slope to access this area from the car drop-off area.
  • The slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The slope is gradual.
  • The slope is permanent.
  • The width of the slope is 215cm.
  • There is 1 entrance into the terminal building.

Reception

  • The reception desk is 6.5m from the front entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is high.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Any passengers who require any form of assistance should enquire at the reception desk and staff will arrange for help.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the Ground Floor.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

(If more than one floor) Other Floors

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground Floor and First Floor.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is dim.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The stairs lead up to the waiting area and walkway which then leads to the ferry.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is a standard lift and is located opposite the luggage trolleys.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground Floor and First Floor.
  • The lift is 28m from the accessible entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 138cm.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift has a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift has an audible announcer.
  • The lighting level in the lift is bright.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lift takes passengers from the ground floor to the waiting area and walkway which then leads to the ferry.

Adapted Toilets

  • There are adapted toilets on both floors within this venue designated for public use.
  • The toilets are not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The adapted toilet on the ground floor is 29m from the accessible entrance.
  • The adapted toilets are located adjacent to the lift on both floors.
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 215cm x 220cm.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is 105cm high.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink is 70cm high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.

Standard Toilets

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

  • Standard toilets are available on both floors.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

  • The female toilets are located on the ground floor adjacent to the arrivals entrance, and on the first floor adjacent to the departures exit.
  • The female toilets are 35m from the accessible entrance.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

  • The female toilets are located on the ground floor adjacent to the arrivals entrance, and on the first floor adjacent to the departures exit.
  • The male toilets are 34m from the accessible entrance.
  • Lighting levels are bright .

Baby Change Facilities

  • Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.    

Additional Information

  • Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
  • There are wheelchairs available to borrow free of charge.
  • These are only available for use between the Terminal Building and the Ferry.
  • Opening times vary depending on both seasons and sailings.
  • Passengers are advised to contact NorthLink Ferries on 0845 6000 449 for further information.
  • Please ask at reception on arrival.

 

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