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Access for People with Disabilities

The Salmon Bothy is a fine example of a combined Icehouse, bothy sleeping quarters and net loft. Built in the 1830’s, it of historical significance and hence is Category B listed.  For this reason, access to some people with disabilities may be limited. 

Parking: disabled parking spaces in the car park are clearly signposted nearest to the gravel path leading to the museum on shore level.
 
Museum Access: At the Salmon Bothy Museum, the double doors open to allow adequate space for those using wheelchairs to enter the first chamber of the museum. The further two chambers have original cobbled flooring and therefore are not recommended with a wheelchairs or push chair.

Upstairs at the Bothy
There is a cemented pathway which leads up the left hand side of the building to the upper road.  The original external steps to the Upstairs area can be accessed by wheelchair users by way of a Stair climber chair. This is an electronic chair that is used with assistance to climb the stairs.  A folding wheelchair is available for use once upstairs. 

If you anticipate use of the stair climber chair, we appreciate prior notice whenever possible to ensure assistance can be provided without delay.

If you are planning a visit to the Bothy and you are concerned about access please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone: 01261 842951 or email: contact@salmonbothy.org.uk. 

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you.

The Salmon Bothy, Portsoy, Banffshire, AB45 2SS | MAP | +44(0)1261 842951 |contact@salmonbothy.co.uk The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival | Charity registered in Scotland No SC037542 | Registered in Scotland No SC298908 | Registered Office: Salmon Bothy, Links Road, Portsoy, Banff, AB45 2SS