Stadium name: Ainslie Park

Club: Spartans F.C.

Address: 92 Pilton Dr, Edinburgh EH5 2HF

Club website: www.spartansfc.com

Disability Access Officer (DAO) details

DAO name: Gary Harkins 

Phone number: 07821305400

Email: [email protected] 

Disabled Supporters Association (DSA) details

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Getting to the stadium

Train: Edinburgh serves as the terminus for trains arriving from London King's Cross and is the departure point for many rail services within Scotland operated by First ScotRail. 

Bus: Travel in Edinburgh is predominantly by bus.

Air: The closest international airport is Edinburgh Airport, which has many European connections. 

Metro/Tram: There is a tram system in place.

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Accessible parking and drop-off/pick-up points

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Ticketing

For information on how to purchase a ticket, please contact the club directly. The club operates a 'pay-on-the-gate' policy.

Entering the stadium

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Stadium map

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Spectator viewing areas

Wheelchair User spaces: 8 for home supporters. 

Spaces are located on the front row of the Main Stand and the clubhouse balcony. Spaces are at pitch level, and Personal Assistants can sit alongside the supporter. 

2 for away supporters. 

Spaces are located in the front row of the Main Stand. 

Easy Access seating spaces: 60. 

They provide extra leg room, and can be requested when purchasing tickets. They are found on the front row of the Main Stand and around the pitch barrier, and Personal Assistants can sit alongside the supporter.

Other areas: Blind and partially sighted supporters can sit anywhere in the stadium. Guide dogs are permitted, and amenity seats that provide extra room for guide dogs are found on the front row of the Main Stand and arround the pitch barrier. Personal Assistants can also sit alongside the supporter.

Deaf and hard of hearing supporters can also sit anywhere in the stadium. The ticket office is well-lit, and there are no glass screens. Personal Assistants can sit alongside the supporter.

Accessible concessions

Refreshments can be found on the first floor of the clubhouse, which has lift access.

Accessible toilets

There are two accessible toilets in the stadium, found on the ground and first floors of the clubhouse. Toilets are clearly signposted, and are equipped with grab rails, a low sink and low handles. Furniture is easily distinguishable from the walls and floor. A Changing Places toilet is also available in the Community Changing Room.

Accessible services

For information on the services available for disabled supporters, please contact the club directly.

Useful publications and policies

For further information, please refer to ‘Access for All’ – the UEFA and CAFE Good Practice Guide to Creating an Accessible Stadium and Matchday Experience. The guide is available to download in multiple languages here.

Stadium photos

  

Sightlines from accessible seating area

Last Updated: 17/02/2012

The above information comes from a CAFE stadia report. 

Fans comments

If you have visited this stadium before, CAFE invites you to HAVE YOUR SAY and share your matchday experience. Comments, photos and videos can be uploaded below, and you can upload anonymously if you would prefer.

Your comments are important and will assist other disabled fans planning to visit this stadium. There has also been a number of instances where disabled fans comments have directly led to a stadium or club improving its existing facilities and services.

If you wish to send more detailed feedback, you can download the CAFE matchday evaluation form here.

For further information, please contact CAFE at [email protected].