So, the quay- it’s a typical slightly out of town family/young person type place of restaurants, bowling, bingo cinema etc.

Access wise I haven’t been to every restaurant (sadly) but… I can vouch for Frankie and bennies and nandos being on the level at least. Most are new buildings and are one storey so all I can say is that they are likely to be accessible in those terms

The Odeon is a really good accessible cinema one of the best in my opinion. The formal details are on the disabled go link below. What makes it for me however is that the screens are entered from the back so that the disabled seats are back here not at the front craning front like other venues.

One issue I’ve had is that non blue badges often use the spaces, especially on rainy nights so parking can occasionally be tricky.

Overall though the whole place makes going for a meal then film/ activity as about as easy as it can be http://www.glasgowonline.co.uk/street/Springfield_Quay/

I love shopping and I love braehead. I genuinely think it’s one of best shopping centers in Glasgow. It’s also clearly really accessible but I just wanted to highlight how good it is because I wouldn’t want anyone to be deterred from shopping

- disabled parking–> lots and free

- smooth level surface throughout with lifts at each end, in the middle and within some stores

- disabled toilets at middle in good condition and not locked

- most shops (can’t guarantee all) have disabled cubicles in fitting rooms, often with buzzer

- extras like shopomobility rental and changing room with bed etc

Best of all you won’t feel out of place as, because it is so accessible there are always loads of people on some form of wheels Overall – definitely top rating!

On the theme of shopping have also recently been to Buchanan galleries. It’s not somewhere I go as often so am less familiar with it but do have some thoughts

- disabled parking–> lots though small charge depending on when and for how long

- smooth level surface throughout, lifts one end, and in some stores

- disabled toilets available but locked requiring radar key which you can get from information desk or management suite floor 2. Ok but not great if you’re desperate for the loo

- most shops have disabled cubicles in fitting rooms, often with buzzer

There are some minor issues but overall it is a great place to shop on wheels and out of what’s available in town it’s out on its own http://www.buchanangalleries.co.uk/shop-info/how-we-can-he

This may not be for everyone but this is one of my favorite places in Glasgow. It’s a beautiful country house in huge park but still within city. Inside it has a lovely restaurant and shop and upstairs all the old fashioned downtown style grandeur of an old house. So enough about that.

Access wise I just want to explain a few of the things they say on the website.

- The marked disabled spaces are by the front door but this isn’t disabled accessible. There are unofficial spaces in the courtyard at back of house which are right by the disabled entrance. This door is locked with a bell which does work but can take a wee while before they answer.

- The cafe and food shop are on entrance level from this door and there is an old but adequate disabled loo.

- Theres a platform lift over 3 steps up to next shop and rest of house access. This is locked and again you will need someone to go and ask for key.

- Similar story regarding asking to get up to main body of house. There is a small internal lift which takes you to the first floor only but you can see a good deal up here.

Overall it is accessible but it takes a little bit of perseverance and asking because the adaptations are not obvious. It also usually much easier if you have someone with you. That said for an old building it does pretty well and is beautiful, plus the very modern and accessible Burrell collection is just 10minutes drive away across the park if you want to combine trip

KELVINGROVE art gallery and museum

Positives

- 10 disabled parking spaces

- Level access at university side

- Lifts to all floors

-Disabled toilets on all floors

- Wheelchairs available for rent

Generally great to get around and really fabulous museum. Plus restaurant’s not too bad either. There’s good access info for all the Glasgow museums at the link below.