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to availability. Wheelchair users can access viewing ramps at
three points along the running rails. Dogs are allowed in the
grounds, but must be kept on the lead at all times.
Tynecastle Stadium
http://www.heartsfc.co.uk; Gorgie Rd; buses 2, 3, 4, 25, 33, 44
Football team Heart of Midlothian (aka Hearts) has its home
ground at Tynecastle Stadium, southwest of the city centre in
Gorgie.
Wheelchair users are entitled to a reduced entrance rate and
to bring one carer free of charge. Assistance dogs will only be ad-
mitted by prior arrangement. Full details of Hearts’ access policy,
including information regarding accessible entrances to each
stand, accessible toilets and number of available wheelchair plac-
es, can be found at http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/pages/disabledpolicy.
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