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Nicolson Square Public Toilets

Nicolson Square Gardens, Nicolson Square, Marshall Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9BJ

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Public Toilets

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located within a toilet block.
    • The toilet block is located in Nicolson Square opposite Marshall Street.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; female standard toilet(s), male standard toilets (out of order at time of survey) and accessible toilet (out of order at time of survey).
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the accessible toilet facilities.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the female standard toilets.
    • There is stepped access to the male standard toilets.
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Parking View
    • There is on street parking nearby (within approx. 200m).
    • Blue Badge parking is not available.
    • There is single yellow line parking on Nicolson Square which can be used by Blue Badge holders.
      Other parking here may require a permit.
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are not staffed.

Access To (Accessible Toilet)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope leads from the right as you face the accessible toilet door.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Stairs View
    • The step leads to the accessible toilet entrance and is to the left of the accessible toilet door as you face it.
    • There are 1 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.

Access To (Female Toilets)

  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope leads up from the road in front of the female toilet.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Stairs View
    • The step is in the female toilet doorway.
    • There are 1 steps .
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located at the front of the building, opposite Marshall Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located down the steps to the left of the building.
    • There is stepped access to the toilet(s).
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the male toilet.