Venue Description

A free, public space for culture in the heart of Edinburgh, the Fruitmarket provides inspiration and opportunity for artists and audiences. We programme, develop and present world-class exhibitions, commissions, publications, performances, events and engagement activities, opening up the artistic process. Creativity makes space for meaning, and we create a welcoming space for people to think with contemporary art and culture in ways that are helpful to them – for free.

Accessibility

The Fruitmarket’s entrance is on Market Street. Many of the pavements on the street have dropped kerbs. There is a pedestrian crossing just to the east of the Fruitmarket’s main entrance.  Entrance to  building.  All entrances to the building are level with the pavement. The main entrance is to the east end of the building and has a ‘press to open’ automatic door fitted.   Lift access.  The Fruitmarket’s spaces are set over two floors. The Warehouse is all on one floor. There is a lift to the east of the building to allow access to the upper gallery, accessible when you turn right from the main entrance. The lift dimensions are 137 x 109cm. The clear door opening is 80cm wide, and the max weight in the lift is 630kg (8 people). The Warehouse, to the west of the building, is accessible via a ramp which runs through from the café.  There is also a lift to the west of the building to allow access to the office spaces. The lift dimensions are 160 x 110cm. The clear door opening is 102cm wide, and the max weight in the lift is 500kg (5 people).  Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions the lift must only be used by one household at a time. Wheelchair access.  All spaces are wheelchair accessible. All external doors are fitted with ‘press to open’ automatic doors.    Baby change facilities.  All accessible toilets have baby change facilities available.  Buggies. We do not have a buggy park, but the whole building is accessible to buggies. Borrowing seating.  Portable folding stools are also available to borrow. These are located in the Information Room. Please ask one of our Information Assistants if you would like borrow a stool or if assistance is required.  Assistance animals.  Guide dogs, hearing and registered assistance dogs are welcome.  Large  print.  All our printed material, including information about exhibitions is provided in 12pt as standard and is available to download in word format from our website.     Hearing  induction  loops.  We have a portable hearing loop system with headsets which is available to borrow whilst in the gallery. Please ask an Information Assistant if you require the hearing loop. Studio.  If you are visiting as part of a group with access needs and would benefit from access to our Studio space, please contact  info@fruitmarket.co.uk ahead of your visit. Our Studio has a kitchen and an accessible toilet, fitted with support handrails, pull cord emergency alarm, colostomy shelf and baby change facilities. Leaving bags.  The Fruitmarket does not operate a cloakroom or locker facility. Left luggage facilities are available nearby in Waverley Station.   Café.  Our café caters to all dietary requirements, and you will be able to specify your dietary requirements when you book. All plant milks are available at 20p extra charge. Our machine is cleaned between each coffee and we use separate jugs for each type of milk.  Further information.  For further information to help you plan your visit please call 0131 225 2383 or email info@fr

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/accessibility/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/accessibility/

Accessible Performances

For every exhibition, we organise a wide variety of events that offer you the chance to get closer to the art we show and be involved in the life of the Gallery. http://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/what’s-on

Toilets

Accessible toilets.  There are three accessible toilets. One to the west of the building, just off the Warehouse. The dimensions are 240 x 215cm. One to the east of the building, just off the Bookshop. The dimensions are 225 x 153cm. There is also an accessible toilet in our Studio space. The dimensions are 262 x 150cm. They are all fitted with support handrails, a pull cord emergency alarm and a colostomy shelf. In addition there are seven more gender neutral toilets, each fitted with a colostomy shelf. There is a changing places toilet at the Lothian Buses Travel Hub on Waverley Bridge.

Staff

The entrance leads straight into the Bookshop, where a member of staff is available to welcome you and answer any questions. There are Information Assistants throughout the building, who will be happy to assist and provide additional information. They are identifiable by their Fruitmarket branded clothing.   

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Princes street gardens is a short walk from the Fruitmarket.

Other assistance dog facilities

The cafe can provide water bowls for guide dogs