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The facilities on offer in Scotland for disabled visitors are steadily improving. An increasing number of buildings now offer easy wheelchair access. This information is given in the headings for each entry throughout the guide. Given advance notice, ScotRail ferry or coach (long-distance bus) staff will help any disabled passengers. Ask a travel agent about the Disabled Persons Railcard, which entitles the holder to discounted rail fares on services across the country.

Specialist tour operators such as Holiday Care Service, cater for the physically handicapped visitor. You can contact them for details on (01293) 774535. Hertz Rent A Car offers hand-controlled vehicles without any extra cost. For permission to use any disabled parking space, you need to display a special sign in your car.

For general information on facilities for disables travellers, contact RADAR on (0171) 250 3222. Visitors from the US can telephone the Society for the Advancement of Travel for the Handicapped (SATH) on (212) 447 7284 before leaving. They publish ACCESS to Travel, a magazine full of information.