Access Information

This information is relevant for 2007.

The dates for this year's Festival are 9 - 25 August 2008.

The following facilities are available at the Book Festival for visitors with access requirements:

  • A ramped entrance leading to a wheelchair accessible site (we have a wheelchair on site you can hire for free if you require one).
    Sponsored by Gillespie Macandrew WS
  • A selection of British Sign Language interpreted events
    Sponsored by Gillespie Macandrew WS
  • Infrared sound transmission systems in all of our theatres to assist people with auditory impairments
  • Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome

If you have any particular requirements please ask our Box Office staff for advice and information when booking:

The Box Office is open 9.30am - 5.30pm Mon to Sats from 19 June.

During the Festival (11 - 27 August) it is open 7 days a week from 9.30am - 8.30pm.

Artlink's Access Service offers support to disabled visitors to Edinburgh to attend Book Festival and other arts events with a volunteer companion. For further information please contact Artlink on 0131 229 3555 or email info@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk

Our programme of events is available in large print, braille (limited copies available) and audio CD (Daisy format) from the end of June. Please call 0131 718 5666 to request a copy.

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