Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include training classes, baker shop and butcher shop open to the public.
- Related link Amethyst Salon.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/amethyst-salon
- Related link City Campus Building.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/city-campus-building
- Related link Scholar's Restaurant.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/scholar-s-restaurant
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- City Market is located on the ground floor at the front of the building where there is a separate entrance.
- It can be accessed internally going from the ground floor entrance to the right through Cafe Zero.
- It can be accessed from the level 2 main entrance using the accessible platform lift or the lifts at the front of the building which lead to the ground floor corridor.
Opening Times
- Monday 12:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 12:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 12:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The city campus is located in central Glasgow, off Cathedral Street which is close to the M8 motorway.
- There is Blue Badge parking beside the building on level 2. There is an on-site car park for permit holders nearby. Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby. A public car park is available nearby.
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By Bus
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- The campus can be accessed via a number of bus routes, including buses X3, X11, X19, X25/A, X28, X37, X39, X85, X86, X87, 13/A, 19/A, 38/A/B/C/E, 57/A, 213, 240X, 832, 833, 834, 837, 839, 840, 866.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Queen Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The nearest subway station is Buchanan Street.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the Campus Locations and Contact Us page of the College website for more information on getting to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport website for details on buses and the Subway.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries website for details on trains to the Glasgow Stations.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5401/5402.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Help Choosing A Course from Professional Careers Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5172 or 0141 272 6578.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
- Email: [email protected].
- Disposable puppy mats are available from reception for assistive dogs. An outside toilet area will possibly be added in the future.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located at the side of the building, on level 2.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 430cm x 601cm (14ft 1in x 19ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is block paving.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is City Campus Car Park.
- The car park is located further towards the city centre, off Cathedral Street.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP George Street Car Park.
- The car park is located off Montrose Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 220cm x 550cm (7ft 3in x 18ft 1in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 270cm x 700cm (8ft 10in x 22ft 12in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Rottenrow and Montrose Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in the turning circle of the building car park, near the main entrance.
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Comments
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- There are steep gradients on Montrose Street/Rottenrow.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on College Way, off Cathedral Street, to the left as you face the City Campus Building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are City Campus Building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the City Campus Building.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the City Campus Building.
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Comments
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- An intercom security barrier is in operation.
- There are 2 spaces available with a charging point for electric cars in the car park.
Outside Access (Shop Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Cathedral Street.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
Outside Access (Ground Floor Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Cathedral Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- There is a heavy 145cm wide revolving door to the right at this entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, to level 2.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the car park from Cathedral Street.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located leading up from the slope towards the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are heavy 135cm wide revolving doors to the right at this entrance.
Entrance (Security Gates)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located throughout the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are the 90cm wide gates at each set of barriers, with standard gates being 50cm wide.
Lift (Accessible Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right at level 2 as you enter beyond the main reception.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, LT, 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 410 Kg.
- The lift is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The lift door is manual, light and opens outwards.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There are 2 similar lifts here.
- The lifts are 18m from the ground floor entrance.
Other Floors (Atrium Stairs)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, LT, 1, 2.
- The stairs are located at the front of the building rising from the ground floor entrance to the main reception on level 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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- These stairs offer central handrails.
- There is a seating area to the left of the stairs between level 1 and 2.
- The seating consists of double height steps although there are 12 standard steps and a handrail to the left of the seating from level 1.
- There is level access to the front seating steps and ample room in front of those from level 1.
- There are 6 steps between the lecture theatre and level 1 if coming this way.
Entrance (Internal)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue from the ground floor corridor.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is one set of manual, heavy, double doors between the main building (via Cafe Zero) and this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up the corridor from Cafe Zero.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Portable hearing loops are available from the Disabled Store, located on the first floor of the City Campus Building.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located in Cafe Zero. Please see the relevant guide for more details.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located in Cafe Zero. Please see the relevant guide for more details.