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Touch tours of the stage set are also available for visually im-
paired ticketholders prior to the start of an audio-described
performance. For full details, visit: http://www.traverse.co.uk/
visiting/access-guide/.
All reviewers give this a high rating; one reviewer regularly
visits the venue just to use the bar-cafe.

Usher Hall
0131-228 1155; http://www.usherhall.co.uk; Lothian Rd; box office
10.30am-5.30pm, to 8pm show nights; all Lothian Rd buses

The architecturally impressive Usher Hall hosts concerts by the
Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and performances of
popular music.
Blue Badge parking is available opposite the Royal Lyceum
Theatre in Grindlay St and in Cambridge St outside the Traverse
Theatre (p139). If you are arriving by taxi or being dropped off at
the venue, use Grindlay St, which is adjacent to the level access
entry, where you will find lifts to all levels.
There are 12 wheelchair-accessible spaces (none in the up-
per circle, which is also unsuitable for PRMs), which must be
reserved at the time of booking – online booking is not available
for wheelchair users and concession prices are available only for
certain performances. There’s a hearing loop available – switch
your aid to the T position. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Although the stalls bar area is not fully accessible, staff are
available to assist with drinks orders. There are a number of
accessible toilets. The high rating given by reviewers is due partly
to the great view given to wheelchair users.

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