Access
Parking
The level tarmac car park has no accessible bays marked.
Approach to site
The site is about 25m from the car park across a relatively level tarmac surface.
Visitor centre
The shop and exhibition has ramped access.
Monument
The blackhouse:
- is all on one level
- has very low doorways and ceilings
- has some narrow passageways
- has uneven floors
- can be very dark
- can be very smoky, because of the open fire
The white house is reached over a large, rough stone drain cover and has a small threshold.
Access to the ruined blackhouses is over uneven grass.
Toilets
There is an adapted toilet in the visitor centre.
Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Visitors' dogs are allowed at The Blackhouse, but are not permitted in roofed areas.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
Access Guide
For information on accessibility at more than 80 of our sites download our Access Guide.
