Puzzled by The Engine Shed's latest award win
November 22, 2018

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The Engine Shed in Stirling is an exceptionally interesting attraction but it has some serious unresolved issues concerning access and inclusion.Â
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Despite this, it has won a third award - and once again, it appears that the difficulties the facility presents to disabled people have been overlooked. Â
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The latest award is from Scottish Thistle Awards, where it has been named the best visitor attraction in Central Fife and Tayside. Read more here.Â
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This does call into question what inclusive criteria the Scottish Tourism Award judges use when assessing a facility. It appears that the 20 percent of the population who are disabled, and who will struggle to access or be able to use and enjoy the facility, have not been considered.Â
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The facility in Forthside Way of Stirling is run by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).  SAAP is engaged in on-going discussion with them about accessible parking and various other access concerns.Â
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