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Attractions, Holidays, Quingo Scooters

Quingo Scooter’s Top 3 Accessible Hotels in Scotland

Quingo Scooters understand that when you’re thinking about your next holiday or weekend away, there are certain things to consider for you and your mobility scooter. You want somewhere that can cater for your needs, be accessible and most importantly be comfortable for a relaxing time away.

Scotland is an incredible location for a weekend getaway, so we’ve put together our top 5 accessible hotels for you to take a look at and maybe plan your next adventure!

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Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff

In the highland hills of Perthshire, you’ll find the stunning Crieff. A hub for tourism, the market town trades mainly on its whisky and cattle droving history. Every year the town hosts the Crieff Highland Games, which include music and dancing competitions – a great spectacle! The Crieff Hydro Hotel is a luxury Victorian style retreat, and is a great choice as it offers plenty of space and smooth paths. It has a fully accessible ground floor bedroom which includes an easy to use wet room. There is also lift access to all the other areas within the hotel. Tourist attractions nearby include the Caithness Glass visitor centre and Glenturret Distillery.

Millennium Hotel, Glasgow

If you’re looking for somewhere a little more busy and vibrant than the highlands, try out the city of Glasgow in Scotland’s western Lowlands. Known for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, Glasgow a national cultural hub, home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and the National Theatre of Scotland. The Millennium hotel is right next to Queen Street station, and it couldn’t be more central to the city. The accessible room has plenty of space to move around, and the wet room is fully equipped with facilities such as handrails. On arrival, the hotel will also go through a PEEP (fire evacuation plan) with you so that you can feel completely comfortable and at ease throughout your stay.

Lamlash Bay Hotel, Lamlash

If what you had in mind was to spend some downtime in a quaint little village with a seafront, then Lamlash is the spot for you. The largest village by population on the Isle of Arran, Lamlash is 4 miles to the south of ferry port Brodick. The village is the perfect location for some relaxation where you can sit back, enjoy the shorefront and maybe spot a seal or two! The Lamlash Bay Hotel will place you right on that shorefront, and as its family run it gives you the warmest of welcomes. The Family Suites have their own entrance which has a ramp, large doorways and a fully accessible shower inside the wet room. The food and drink at the Lamlash Bay Hotel is also top notch, you chose from a variety of beers, ales and malts to accompany your stone baked pizza.        

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About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Holidays, Quingo Scooters

Quingo Accessible Getaways: The Moat House, Annan

Here at Quingo Scooters we love browsing for getaways, somewhere to sneak off to for the weekend, or even spend the whole week somewhere if you fancy! In our accessible series we’ve been discovering some of the best accessible holidays and getaways around, at home and abroad.

This week we’re discovering a fully accessible cosy winter getaway, perfect for those chilly nights wrapped up next to the log fire.

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Annan

A town and former royal burgh in Dumfries and Galloway, Annan is located in south-west Scotland. It’s known for its public buildings such as Annan Academy, the Georgian building known as ‘Bridge House’ and the Historic Resources Centre. With the river embanked, Annan serves as a maritime town whose shipyards build many clippers and other boats. Today the small town is full of fascinating architecture and relaxing river views.

The Moat House

Located on the edge of Annan, The Moat House is a bright and spacious holiday cottage. Equipped with everything a family with disabled members or friends might need, The Moat House is the perfect place to take a well-deserved holiday. Located in the bustling little town of Annan, you’ll find everything you need with the independent shops and cafes.

The Moat House is a unique historic building in an interesting location, and the cottage has been uniquely designed with accessibility in mind, whether yourself or someone in your party just needs a little assistance or everyday tasks. There is level access to the whole of the house, with lifts between floors making it suitable for mobility scooters throughout. Everything is in place to ensure you have a relaxing and carefree getaway.

There are loads of places to visit and things to do whilst you’re there too. These include:

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Accessibility

The cottages have incredible accessible facilities, whilst providing a holiday that is perfect for all ages – and pets are welcome!

On arrival to the cottage you’ll find a spacious, welcoming reception hall that has space for parking and charging your mobility scooter. Moving on the kitchen, this is equipped with ovens, cupboards and fridges at a lowered height. There is a rise and fall sink and hob, and an accessible dining table to enjoy your meals at.

In all of the bedrooms you’ll find either a twin or double contouring bed, a configuring bed, a king-size bed, and optional pull out additional beds. The bathrooms feature a rise and fall shower, high and low sinks, accessible toilets and ceiling track hoists.

More details on the facilities in the cottage can be found on The Moat House Website.

Share your accessible getaway with Quingo!

If you want to share your mobility scooter accessible getaway, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on the Quingo Scooters website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Attractions, Days Out, Quingo Scooters

Quingo Accessible Attractions: Edinburgh Zoo

Quingo Scooters are always encouraging users to get out and about to visit interesting or unusual places on their mobility scooters, especially places that you didn’t think were accessible enough. Over our series of blog posts we’ve been sharing with you some extremely accessible attractions to explore on your mobility scooter for a fantastic day out!

One of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions, Edinburgh Zoo is also one of Europe’s leading centres of conservation with over 800,000 visitors a year. Set over 82 acres, the Zoo is non-profit. It lies on the south facing slopes of Corstorphine Hill, providing excellent views of the city of Edinburgh.

The Zoo plays an amazing part in the conservation of animals, with its co-ordinated programmes, funding and expertise. On top of this, Edinburgh Zoo is involved in many scientific pursuits, such as captive breeding of endangered animals and research into animal behaviour. Overall, the Zoo is a great day out for all the family with something that everyone will want to see!

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What can I see?

There are many amazing animals to be appreciated at Edinburgh Zoo, such as:

The Giant Panda Exhibit – Edinburgh Zoo is the only home to Giant Pandas in the UK. Give Tian Tian and Yang Guang a visit at the Giant Panda enclosure. Both pandas are entirely solitary animals that only meet during breeding season once a year. The enclosures feature tree trunks for the pandas to scratch against and climb, large wooden climbing frames, tree houses, caves and ponds.

Penguins Rock – Here you’ll find Europe’s largest outdoor penguin pool, at 65 metres long and 3.5 metres deep containing 1.2 million litres of water. The newly refurbished enclosure features lowered perimeters to make viewing more accessible. The mock sandy beaches add a great visual touch, and also provide the penguins with different textures which are suitable to their feet. When you visit the penguins you’ll also see them have fun with a beautiful stone waterfall feature, a water shoot and a diving board made out of carved rock. And if you catch them at the right time, you’ll be able to see the penguins in their famous parade!

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Accessibility

Overall, Edinburgh Zoo has great accessibility. Many of the paths around the Zoo can be accessed by mobility scooter. The entrance to the Zoo also has an accessible entrance. Due to the hilly nature of the location, some routes are accessed by steps or steep slopes. However, the Zoo provides transport for mobility scooter and wheelchair users enabling you to access parts of the zoo which have steep hills. Simply make a member of staff aware upon your arrival.

The Edinburgh Zoo accessibility map has all the information you need when planning your journey. There are accessible toilets throughout, and the car park has blue badge spaces. Visitors who require special assistance are offered free admission for one accompanying carer when paying the full adult or child price.

If there’s any other information you need, don’t hesitate to give the Zoo a call on 0131 314 0326.

Share your accessible attraction with Quingo!

If you’ve been to visit any great accessible places on your Quingo or would like us to write about a particular place you have visited, we’d be delighted to hear from you! You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Attractions, Holidays, Quingo Scooters

Quingo Accessible Holidays: Rings Farm, Fife

At this time of year we’re often eager to book a getaway and have something to look forward to. Quingo Scooters understand that finding somewhere that’s perfect is extremely important, especially when it comes to accessibility. We’re constantly looking around for ideas and inspiration on new places to visit!

In our series of blog posts on accessible holidays, we’ve been looking at the best spots for your ideal summer getaway. Today we’re staying a little closer to home as we explore the town of Cupar, in the Scottish county of Fife. Famous for its colourful fishing villages, glorious beaches and coastline, Fife is also the home of Golf. Situated between Dundee and Glenrothes on the east coast of Scotland, Cupar is a great relaxation spot with lots of countryside and picturesque views.

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Rings Farm

Rings Farm is a small and friendly working farm, complete with crops and a flock of sheep. If you visit in spring, you may even be lucky enough to feed the pet lambs! There’s loads to do in this relaxing part of the countryside, for smaller members of the group and adults. Here you’ll be able to have a completely relaxing holiday, or use Rings Farm as a base for exploring other areas. Make sure you meet all the members of the farm too, including Collie Misty and Spaniel Rose.

The Rings

The Rings are fully accessible holiday accommodation, designed with flexibility and the needs of mobility impaired guests at its heart. A new and innovative development, The Rings only opened in spring this year, so you can be one of the first to try out the brand new apartments!

It is one complex offering self-catering, en-suite bedrooms – eight in total – and three of those have ceiling tracking hoists. If you have a larger group, The Rings can also be taken as one large property that sleeps up to 16. If not, and you have a smaller group, there are two main lounge kitchen dining areas which are divided by a moveable and soundproofed wall.

There are also two additional studio apartments to give great flexibility and different group booking options – so if you’re a party of 2 or 16, this will be perfect whatever the size of your group!

As well as the apartments, there are also two residential holiday caravans which are also fully accessible. More information on the caravans, and also the newly introduced camping, can be found on The Rings website.

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Facilities

Being purpose built accommodation, The Rings are fully accessible. Each living room has its own French Windows to a ground level deck that runs around the entire property, giving you the chance to enjoy your breakfast in a morning with some unforgettable countryside views.

The moveable walls mean that you can create the perfect space that’s just right for you, and some of the studio apartments have connecting doors for carers if required. The kitchen is also fully equipped should you wish to cook yourself a nice meal.

A car is recommended when you stay at Ring Farm. Cupar is 20 minutes’ drive away, giving you the luxury of peace and quiet but also local amenities when you need them. The price of your stay varies depending on what kind of accommodation you are wanting and the length of your stay. Ring Farm can be reached on 0133 4828243 if you want to talk through your ideal stay.

Share your accessible holiday with Quingo!

If you want to share your mobility scooter accessible getaway, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

Public Transport

Mobility Scooters on Buses and Trams in Edinburgh

The Quingo Scooters team were delighted to read that following calls for mobility scooters to be let on buses and trams in Edinburgh, they are now to be allowed on for the first time under a trial scheme being launched by Scottish transport bosses.

Improved accessibility in Edinburgh

Jim Eadie, the Scottish MSP for Edinburgh Southern, raised the issue of poor accessibility on public transport for mobility scooter users earlier this year. Eadie was told that “operational circumstances” meant Transport for Edinburgh could not allow mobility scooters on board the Scottish capitals busses and trams. Continue reading Mobility Scooters on Buses and Trams in Edinburgh →