BARRY BUDDON SHOOTING CENTRE Essential Venue Guide

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1 July 2014 Version 3 BARRY BUDDON SHOOTING CENTRE Essential Venue Guide The Shooting competition will take place on the well-established Full Bore range and temporary new Shotgun, Pistol and Small Bore ranges at Barry Buddon Shooting Centre, located near on Scotland s dramatic east coast.

2 At Barry Buddon Shooting Centre For everyone s safety and enjoyment of the event, all spectators will pass through an airport style screening process for prohibited and restricted items before being allowed into venues. Facilities Advice Regulations Important information Spectator Information Point on the Spectator Plaza, including induction hearing loop and Lost & Found service for people and property. Wheelchair loan. Pushchair and wheelchair storage. Accessible toilets and baby changing (NB no Changing Places toilet available). First Aid. Merchandise, food & drink kiosks and free water filling stations. There will be no cloakroom facility. However, Shooting is an outdoor event, with grass surfaces in places and limited shelter from sun and rain, so check the local weather forecast and dress appropriately. Cash only payments will be accepted by food & drink kiosks and programme sellers. (NB no ATM/cashback facility available). Merchandise kiosks accept cash, VISA and MasterCard. Please note there has been a change to the Gate Opening times. Gates will open 1 hour before the first competition session start time each day. Plan your journey now. Make sure you know how to reach the venue, and allow plenty of time for travel and security checks. Your valid day ticket for Barry Buddon Shooting Centre allows you access to all sessions and medal ceremonies taking place that day. There are significant walking distances to the venue from the Black Slab parking area and shuttle drop-off point, and between the ranges. An accessible buggy is available to transport spectators with limited mobility between ranges. The Full Bore range will be standing only. All other ranges will provide a mix of unreserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis (including accessible seating) and standing areas. There is a partially covered seating area in which you can take a break. It is not possible to leave Barry Buddon Shooting Centre then re-enter make sure you bring everything you need. Mobile phones must be silent during competition, and flash photography is not permitted. Assistance dogs are permitted, but pets may not be brought inside the venue. Cycles and other wheeled vehicles (with the exception of mobility aids) may not be brought inside the venue. Bringing a bag may slow down your entry. Each spectator is permitted one small bag no larger than 20 litres (equivalent to 30 x 20 x 20 cm/12 x 8 x 8 ). It must be soft sided and fit under your seat. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is not permitted within any Games venue. This includes any open air space within the venue perimeter. Smoking is discouraged immediately outside venues. Children under the age of two years on 23 July 2014 will not require a ticket. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and may not enter the venue alone. Alcohol can be purchased from the food & drink kiosks, but may not be brought into the venue from outside. All containers of liquids, aerosols or gels except sunscreen (200ml) and nonalcoholic drinks (500ml) must be 100ml or under in volume. You can bring a plastic water bottle of 500ml or under. The following items will not be permitted at Barry Buddon Shooting Centre: cans; glass; horns, vuvuzelas or similar items; flags of non-participating causes, affiliations or organisations; all photographic equipment over 30cm in length, including tripods and monopods; golf style umbrellas, large bags, coolbags and picnic hampers. The following items are prohibited and illegal under Scottish law: knives; firearms; ammunition; explosives; toxic or irritant chemicals; CS spray; illegal drugs and similar substances. For full details and guidelines, visit: glasgow2014.com/tickets

3 Travelling to Barry Buddon Shooting Centre Approximately 2 miles from Glasgow 2014 is a public transport Games. Where possible, cycle or walk. Plan your Games Time journeys using the Traveline Scotland Journey Planning App: travelinescotland.com On the day for which it is valid, your event ticket will entitle you to use selected train and bus services in the local area. Further details are available at glasgow2014.com/transport/public-transport For the latest transport news, visit glasgow2014.com/transport or follow us on Limited parking for wheelchair users/blue Badge holders is available at the Black Slab parking area by Golf Hotel, and includes Accessible Shuttle transport to the venue entry. It s free and must be pre-booked on a first-come, first-served basis at glasgow2014.com/accessibility An Accessible Shuttle service for those with restricted mobility is available from Station, as detailed on the following page, and must also be pre-booked at glasgow2014.com/accessibility Passengers alighting at Station should contact ScotRail s Assisted Travel Helpline on regarding any specific accessibility needs: the station has no step free access. For all accessibility enquiries go to glasgow2014.com/accessibility See next page for recommended transport options.

4 Travelling to Barry Buddon Shooting Centre Walking and Cycling Rail Local Public Bus Accessible Shuttle service Park & Shuttle service Depart Cycle from Station (8 minutes to shuttle drop-off point). Walk from Black Slab parking area (40 minutes to venue). Routes will be clearly signposted. (If travelling from Glasgow) Queen Street Station. (If travelling from Glasgow) Buchanan Bus Station (M9 for Aberdeen). Alight at Bus Station for Stagecoach no. 73 bus to Arbroath (from stop opposite Bus Station on Seagate, 2 minutes walk). Station (no step free access). Black Slab parking, located adjacent to Hotel off Links Parade. Free parking at Black Slab, located adjacent to Hotel off Links Parade. Shuttle from Kinloch Street, 5 minutes walk from parking. Arrive Barry Buddon Shooting Centre. Cycle parking available at shuttle drop-off point, 15 minutes walk from venue. Station, 45 minutes walk to venue. Barry bus stop opposite Station Road North on Main Street, 20 minutes walk to venue. Barry Buddon Shooting Centre entry/exit. Barry Buddon Shooting Centre shuttle drop-off point. Return Barry Buddon Shooting Centre. Follow same route to return. Station, 45 minutes walk from venue. Barry bus stop by Station Road North on Main Street (20 minutes walk from venue), then M9 bus from Bus Station. Barry Buddon Shooting Centre entry/exit. Barry Buddon Shooting Centre shuttle drop-off point. Note A minimum 15 minutes walk from shuttle drop-off point is necessary to reach the venue. This does not apply to spectators with accessibility requirements. Glasgow Queen Street Station is accessible. Station is not considered accessible to all. Contact ScotRail s Assisted Travel Helpline ( ) regarding any specific accessibility needs. Normal services will be running, but may be adjusted for Games Time. For further information go to travelinescotland.com Accessible Shuttle places are available to wheelchair/easy access ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis, and must be pre-booked at glasgow2014.com/accessibility For further information go to glasgow2014.com/transport/parkandride You are encouraged to walk between the Black Slab parking area and the venue, particularly on your way back.

5 Monikie Monikie Reservoirs A90 Monikie Country Park Wellbank A930 A930 Strathmartine A90 Caird Park Sport & Leisure Grounds A90 A972 Ballumbie Castle Golf Club Baldovie Monifieth Monifieth Links A930 Panmure Golf Club A930 Barry Buddon Shooting Centre Links Baxter Park Dawson Park Broughty Ferry River Tay 3 Tay Road Bridge To Edinburgh Newport-on-Tay Tayport Scotscraig Golf Club Miles 0 2 Morton Lochs Tentsmuir Forest *Distances in miles are the appropriate shortest routes by road from train station.

6 Marketgait North Marketgait McManus Galleries Wellgate Shopping Centre Victoria Road East Marketgait (R) Seagate Trades Lane (D) Bus Station Seagate South Marketgait To and Barry Buddon Shooting Centre East Dock Street Your journey from central (D) (R) Rail route Tunnel Landmark Public bus stop (depart) Public bus stop (return) Train station Shuttle bus Seagate Tourist information Seagate Hawkhill Overgate Shopping Centre High Street A991 West Marketgait Nethergate South Marketgait A991 Tay Road Bridge Perth Road Contemporary Arts Centre To Glasgow and Edinburgh Riverside Drive RRS Discovery River Tay To Edinburgh Miles Crown Copyright and database right All rights reserved. OS Licence No You are not permitted to copy, sublicense, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Maps are indicative only and are subject to change.

7 Balmachie Road Your journey from Mill Road Main Street (A) (R) Barry Road West Path Kinloch Street Street Queen Street Ferrier Street Carlogie Road High Street Church Street Key Rail route Walking route Cycling route Security perimeter Spectator area No spectator access Golf Hotel Black Slab Field of play Temporary structure Train station (A) Public bus stop (arrive) 25m and 10/50m ranges (R) Public bus stop (return) Transport hub/shuttle drop-off Links Shuttle bus Pre-booked accessible shuttle Station Road Pre-booked accessible parking Cycle parking Entrance/exit Ticket office 25m and 10/50m range Full Bore range Shotgun range Parking Shotgun range Miles 0 1 Crown Copyright and database right All rights reserved. OS Licence No You are not permitted to copy, sublicense, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Maps are indicative only and are subject to change.

8 Sport at Barry Buddon Shooting Centre Near Barry Buddon Shooting Centre Can you tell a trap from a trench? Find out more about Shooting at: glasgow2014.com/sports If you re inspired to have a go, there are hundreds of ways to unleash your sporty side after the Games. You can play, coach or volunteer and a comprehensive list of opportunities across Glasgow, Scotland and further afield can be discovered here: sportscotland.org.uk/unleash Angus Glens Take in the beautiful countryside and wildlife at the Angus Glens. Each of these five interlinked glens has its own character and is ideal for family rambles or serious hikes. Or why not explore the area by bike? Arbroath Abbey The abbey was founded in the 12th century by King William and is the site where the Declaration of Arbroath was signed by Scottish nobles in 1320, when they swore their independence from England. Step back in time on a visit to this Scottish treasure. Glamis Castle The childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother is a must-see. Daily tours through the castle and gardens will inspire you as you swot up on 600 years of aristocratic history. Caledonian Railway Take a trip on the classic steam locomotive of the Caledonian Railway running every weekend from May between picturesque Victorian Brechin Station and the Bridge of Dun. is located directly alongside Barry Buddon, with magnificent golf courses and a busy town centre. It s had a long and illustrious association with The Golf Open Championship since 1931 and has hosted seven Opens. Discovery Point () Experience life with Captain Scott and his crew on the RRS Discovery. This is the ship which was home to the famous explorer and his crew while trapped in crushing ice for two years in the Antarctic. Alternative formats of this document are available on request. contactus@glasgow2014.com or call If you wish to use a text relay service, see for assistance. To protect our environment, please don t print this document unless absolutely necessary.