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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a training restaurant 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 City Market.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/city-market

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• Comments View
  • Scholar's Restaurant 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.

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Opening Times

• Monday 12:00 - 14:30.
• Tuesday 12:00 - 14:30.
• Wednesday 12:00 - 14:30.
• Thursday 12:00 - 14:30.
• Friday 12:00 - 14:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • 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.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Queen Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest subway station is Buchanan Street.
• Useful Links View
  • 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).

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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.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • 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.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • 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.
• Public Car Parks View
  • 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.
• On Street Parking View
  • 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are steep gradients on Montrose Street/Rottenrow.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • 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.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • An intercom security barrier is in operation.
  • There are 2 spaces available with a charging point for electric cars in the car park.

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Outside Access (Restaurant Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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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 View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a heavy 145cm wide revolving door to the right at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 2)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.
• Step(s) View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are heavy 135cm wide revolving doors to the right at this entrance.

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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 View
  • There are 2 similar lifts here.
  • The lifts are 18m from the ground floor entrance.

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Other Floors (Atrium Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Entrance (Internal)

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• Entrance View
  • 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 card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • 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.

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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 play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is available.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the restaurant entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 71cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and meals.

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• Comments View
  • Last orders are taken at 13:00.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, tactile, written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the restaurant entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the venue.
  • There are further accessible toilets throughout the main building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 226cm x 167cm (7ft 5in x 5ft 6in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the restaurant.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 31m from the restaurant entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • Baby changing facilities are available to be used in any toilet.
  • The height of the baby change trolley is 86cm.