Accessible Highland Pride.

Viewing, BSL and step-free routes

The 2026 Highland Pride parade began and ended at Eden Court. Separate the pavement procession from the indoor market and theatre performance when planning access. A route that works for an entrance can still involve crowds, crossings and waiting before the march moves. Ask the organiser about the next assembly and options for watching without completing the loop.

Eden Court publishes a wheelchair-accessible entrance and designated parking bays at the front and rear of the building. Some theatre seats involve steps. Its Steps to Seats document explains these by position, and Ticket Sales can advise before you choose. Wheelchair spaces for performances must be booked in advance. Confirm the particular theatre and seat rather than relying on the venue’s general access description.

The venue offers BSL, captioned, audio-described and relaxed performances for selected shows. That is not confirmation that Highland Pride’s 2026 party had those services or that a future production will. Pride-specific interpreting, a reserved parade viewing area and detailed market lift arrangements were not established in the inspected pages. Describe the support you need to the relevant team before committing to travel.

Carers and personal assistants

The organiser described its 2026 event as free, while the theatre party used a separate free ticket booking. Ask Ticket Sales to arrange the particular performance seating for you and your companion. A free event can still require places to be reserved, and a wheelchair position may have different booking steps from an ordinary seat.

Eden Court’s general booking policy says it participates in Highland Council’s Plus One scheme, with a capped number of scheme tickets per theatre performance. The venue directs scheme enquiries to the council. This is a general concession policy, not a published Pride-specific companion application. Confirm whether it applies to the next show and which reservation process you should follow.

For wheelchair seating, use the venue’s Ticket Sales number, 01463 234 234. Explain how your party needs to sit together and ask what confirmation to retain. Do not send personal documents to an unrelated event contact. Check both the reservation and arrival route before assuming an ordinary online ticket provides the space you require.

Accessible toilets and Changing Places

Eden Court’s published visitor information includes accessible toilets. Ask the venue which facilities serve the theatre, market and outdoor activities, and whether their availability follows the event programme. Find their position before settling into a show. Allow time to move through the building, especially when several activities finish together.

An operational Changing Places facility at Eden Court was not confirmed from the organiser or venue pages inspected. Do not treat an accessible toilet as a promise of a hoist or adult changing bench. If you need those facilities, ask the venue for the current provision and a usable alternative before booking. Confirm equipment, access arrangements and the complete route.

Quiet breaks and welfare

Eden Court has two designated Quiet Areas shared by visitors. Its guidance warns that they may not always be quiet and recommends asking staff for a more suitable place when needed. The separate Quiet Spaces offered at relaxed performances have lower lighting and sensory items. They are not automatically available for every performance or market day.

Ask which break arrangements apply to the next Pride before relying on a particular room. Keep hearing protection and medication reachable, and agree a simple exit plan with a companion. If noise or crowds become difficult, speak to staff early. A quiet break and an event welfare service meet different needs; ask who can help if you become unwell.

Accessible travel

ScotRail lists Inverness station as step-free to all platforms, with train boarding ramps, accessible toilets and assistance available. Its station information does not list accessible taxis at the station. Arrange a suitable vehicle separately if required, and confirm the pickup point. Step-free platforms do not by themselves establish an accessible vehicle for the onward trip.

Eden Court describes the walk from the station as approximately 15 minutes, crossing Ness Bridge towards Ness Walk and Bishops Road. Assess the pavement route and crossings according to your needs rather than using that time as a fixed allowance. Check disruption and arrange railway help through the operator for arrival and the return, including any connecting trains.

Contact and confirm

Use Highland Pride’s contact form for parade and event questions. For the building, seating and facilities, contact Eden Court Ticket Sales on 01463 234 234. Keep the organiser’s event arrangements separate from the venue’s permanent services and retain confirmation of anything your visit depends on.

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