Accessibility

Patrons with limited mobility, those with heart or respiratory problems and those that suffer from vertigo, may find access more challenging. However, we do not want anyone to miss out, so if you are in any doubt whatsoever about the venue accessibility, we recommend that you contact the Tattoo Office to discuss your particular requirements.

Wheelchair access

Wheelchair spaces which include the admission of one essential companion are located at the front of Sections 1-4 and 12-17 and at the top of Section 10. Access to the wheelchair areas in Section 1–4 and 12–17 is via a ramp and access to the wheelchair area in Section 10 is by way of an elevator. Wheelchair spaces can be purchased by calling the Tattoo Office on +44 (0) 131 225 1188 or emailing tickets@edintattoo.co.uk. 

Each wheelchair ticket will admit one wheelchair user (who must arrive in and remain in their wheelchair throughout the performance) and one essential companion. 

Accessible seating access

Accessible seating is available in the front row of Sections 12-17 and only 5 steps from ground level. Accessible seating can be purchased by calling the Tattoo Office on +44 (0)131 225 1188 or emailing tickets@edintattoo.co.uk.

As the number of seats in the wheelchair and accessible seating areas are limited it may not be possible to sit your whole party together, as such it may be necessary to separate your party. We will however do our best to allocate seating for accompanying relatives or friends as close as possible.

Accessible Vehicle Passes

More information for 2025 will be released soon. If places in the convoy are offered, allowing access for a personal vehicle or taxi to drop off wheelchair and accessible ticket holders on the Castle Esplanade, prior to the show start, these will be available Monday to Friday only (except for the preview performance on Thursday 31 July and Friday 22 August 2025). Spaces will be limited and must be arranged with the Tattoo Office by calling +44 (0) 131 225 1188 or emailing tickets@edintattoo.co.uk.

Toilets

Accessible toilets are are available within the venue on ground level under the stands and beside wheelchair Section 10. A changing places facility is also available just inside the venue entrance.

Modular Changing Place

We have installed a modular changing place toilet at our venue. Supplied and installed by Innova Care Concepts, the unit includes specialist healthcare equipment such as an overhead hoist system.

Low-level ramp access

Low-level seating is easy to access from the Esplanade via ramps. Seating is designed so that wheelchairs are interspersed with essential companion seating alongside.

Personal PA System

Available for all performances, anyone wishing to access a Personal PA System (Neckloop Induction Coil for use with hearing aids equipped with a 'T' switch) should contact the Tattoo Box Office for further details.  All equipment is subject to availability.

Personal Audio Description

Anyone requiring Personal Audio Description equipment and/or a Touch tour should contact the Tattoo Box Office for further details. This is available at select performances only, and all equipment is subject to availability.

This will be available on the following dates:

• Preview Thursday 31 July
• Tuesday 5 August
• Monday 11 August
• Wednesday 20 August

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted in the accessible seating area at the front of Sections 1-4 or 12-17 only, due to space restrictions and for safety. Please contact the Box Office on +44 (0)131 225 1188 to discuss your requirements and book the correct seating.

For further information about our event, please see our FAQs.