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The Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ

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By train

Stirling train station is 150m from the Engine Shed. Step-free access to the bridge that crosses the railway tracks is provided by a lift at either end.

By bus

Stirling bus station is 260m from the Engine Shed, on the other side of the railway tracks. Access is via a bridge that has a lift at either end.

By bicycle

We have a bike rack outside the front of the Engine Shed.

Search for National Cycle Network routes on the Sustrans website. 

Bike racks can also be found nearby, at:

• Zero Waste Scotland, Forthside Way (140m away)
• Stirling train station (150m away)
• Stirling bus station (260m away)

By car

There is no guest parking at the Engine Shed. 

For blue badge holders, there are two accessible spaces facing the Engine Shed's entrance. These spaces are 55m to the main door and are located on the road that runs parallel to the railway line. 

Forthside has a public car park and this is just 350m away:

• It costs £4 for a full day
• It has more than 20 accessible parking bays
• It has electric charging points

A Park and Ride service, run by Stirling Council, stops near the Engine Shed.

Read our access guide and ask any member of staff for further advice when you arrive.

Approach to the Engine Shed

The Engine Shed is 350m from Forthside car park, close to Vue Cinema, along tarmac paths with some raised kerbs. For blue badge holders, there are two accessible spaces facing the Engine Shed's entrance. These spaces are 55m to the main door and are located on the road that runs parallel to the railway line.

Visitors arriving from Stirling railway station should turn left on exiting the station and cross a bridge. This bridge has a lift at both ends to allow step-free access. The route to the Engine Shed is then about 150m long on level pavements.

If the lifts to the bridge are not operational, then you can access the Engine Shed via a longer route. Visitors should turn right out of the train station and after 150m you will reach the road bridge. There turn right to cross over the road bridge into Riverside. After the bridge, take the first right and head along the pavement parallel to the railway for approximately 300m. The Engine Shed will be on your left across the civic square.

Entrances and ramps

The main entrance has a powered set of double doors. Please give time for the doors to open on your approach. All other doors at the Engine Shed are manually operated. During peak times, certain doors are kept open to allow easier access through the building. For example, from main reception into the Main Shed.

Flooring

All flooring is on the same level, with the exception of the auditorium (our theatre and presentation space). This has tiered seating. All flooring at the Engine Shed is nonslip surfacing and is not carpeted in public walkways and standing areas. The only carpeted areas are the stairs in the auditorium.

Our main spaces

The Engine Shed entrance and its interior are on the level (ground level).
There is an induction loop in the reception area and auditorium. A mobile induction loop can also be added to our seminar rooms. The building is divided into three areas (the East Shed, Main Shed and West Shed).

The Main Shed holds the auditorium, the large LED wall, and most of the collection exhibits. Usually there is a 270-degree visual audio display, however this and the LED wall are both mobile and may, on occasion be at one of our other sites.

The West Shed houses the reception and accessible toilet. There are also the seminar rooms which are used for events and course delivery.

The East Shed is an office area for staff use only.

Toilets

There is a fully accessible toilet near to the reception area. The toilet is also designed to be stoma-friendly. There are grab bars located around the toilets and a call assist that relays to the reception if a person gets into difficulty.

Seating

The auditorium has space for a wheelchair user. Seating areas are provided around the main shed and at reception. These are movable and can be relocated depending on the event being held onsite. Some movable seating and tables are on wheels.

Please check they have been fixed before using them. Ask staff to help if you need to.

The seminar rooms have provision for adjustable seating if requested. The standard seating provided is general stackable hard chairs.

Communication support

Sign language interpreters and other communication support can attend our training courses, professional sessions, activities and events for free.

We recognise that some visitors may need help when at the Engine Shed and we offer free entry for accompanying carers, these can be added when making your booking.

Service animals

Assistance dogs are welcome at the Engine Shed.

Public Access Defibrillator (PAD)

There are two Public Access Defibrillators (PAD) located close to the Engine Shed.

• One PAD is located outside the Zero Waste Scotland office, Moray House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ
• One PAD is located at Stirling Railway Station, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, FK8 1PF

Engine Shed Defibrillator

The Engine Shed has a defibrillator located at the main reception. This is available to staff and members of the public only within Engine Shed working hours between 9am and 5pm.