Access information for Neuk Perspectives
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Venue Information
The exhibition will be at WASPS Patriothall Gallery
Address:
WASPS Patriothall Studios and Gallery
Patriothall
Stockbridge
Edinburgh
EH3 5AY
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
We have created a visual guide to finding Patriothall Gallery here: How to Find Patriothall Gallery
Getting here
We encourage visitors to use public transport wherever possible.
Buses:
The 24 and 29 buses go to Raeburn Place (5 minute walk)
The 36 bus goes to Hamilton Place (3 minute walk)
The 27 and 23 go to the bottom of Dundas Street (an 8 minute walk along Henderson Row).
Parking:
Parking is very limited in Stockbridge.
Blue Badge holders can park for free in Pay & Display parking areas, but not in Residents Zones. The nearest Pay & Display parking is on Dean Bank Lane.
Find parking areas using the council’s interactive map
Opening by appointment
For folk who need a quieter environment where they can control the sensory environment – for example turning off the lights, or all the sounds in the gallery – or who are shielding from COVID – we can open by appointment. These would take place when the gallery is closed (after 5pm, or on Mondays and Tuesday). If you would like to see the exhibition by appointment, please email [email protected].
Please let us know in the email if you are shielding, and the gallery attendant will wear a FFP3 mask.
Seating in the gallery
There are 2 seats in front of each of the TV screens and in front of Interactive Light Box. There is also an IKEA Poang armchair and a large soft beanbag-type seat in the Quiet Space. In the gallery space there is no fixed seating due to space constraints. But we have folding chairs at the front desk that the attendants can place for you – please just ask!
Information for Wheelchair Users
Euan’s Guide page for Patriothall Gallery
Access to the gallery is down a lane with narrow pavements. It may be easier to go in the road, depending on the size of your wheelchair. There is cobbled paving in the courtyard outside the gallery. Please call 07305853884 if you need help to navigate these and we will be happy to help.
The gallery has level access throughout, and a large-cubicle toilet. The toilet does not have an emergency cord or bars to aid transfer though. Wheelchair users may prefer to use the accessible toilet at nearby Stockbridge Library – gallery staff can direct you.
See the Euan’s Guide page for Stockbridge Library
The nearest Changing Places Toilet is 0.58 miles away at Johnnie Walker Princes Street
Information for Neurodivergent Visitors
Visual Story
Our visual story for the exhibition is available here: PDF and Word
Sensory Information:
The gallery is generally quiet, but ear defenders are also available for exhibition visitors.
There is a work called Decatstructed that plays cat sounds. If you want us to turn it off while you are here, please ask the gallery staff.
All videos play through headphones.
We have created a quiet space with comfortable chairs for visitors who need a bit of calm.
The lighting can be quite bright. We have eye shades you can wear, or ask the gallery staff for help with turning off lights.
Sensory supports:
We have the following access equipment available for use:
– Ear defenders (adult and child sizes)
– A range of sensory supports from which you can choose
– A visual story for the exhibition
– There are several exhibits that visitors can touch and interact with – these will be clearly sign-posted.
Alternative formats and reading support:
– There is an Easy Read exhibition guide.
– Exhibits have audio labels, which can be accessed through QR codes next to each object. You can also find all the audio labels on the Neuk Collective bandcamp page
Access for Visually Impaired Visitors
– Exhibits have audio labels, which can be accessed through QR codes next to each object. Please ask staff for help if you need it.
– There are several artworks designed for visitors to touch and interact with
– Please inform the invigilating staff and they will be very happy to assist.
– Water can be provided for guide dogs – please ask the staff.
Access for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Visitors
The exhibition is very visual, and all labels and exhibition guides are available in written form.
All videos have closed captions and run in 2 loops – one with captions, one without.
The gallery itself is quite echoey and it is not the easiest environment to hear in. If you have any issues please let our staff know how we can help.
There will be a BSL interpreter on the opening night, and a BSL translation of the Neuk Manifesto is also available via QR code.