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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Exhibition Halls, Galleries, Workshop Rooms, Cinema/Theatre, Saramago Restaurant & Terrace Bar and a Gift Shop.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 00:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 00:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 00:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 00:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 00:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 00:00.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Charing Cross.
• The nearest underground station is Cowcaddens.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 650cm (8ft 2in x 21ft 4in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Pitt Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 700cm (7ft 3in x 22ft 12in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Pitt Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is also standard parking on Pitt Street which has a steep incline.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Sauchiehall Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up in the doorway.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 94cm (3ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is a 2-way cycle lane in the centre of the pavement in front of the venue to be aware of, as shown in photograph 9.
  • There is a cycle lane crossing point along to the right of the venue, as shown in photograph 10.
  • There is tactile paving at the crossing only.

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Outside Access (Scott Street First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Scott Street at the side of the building, leading to the first floor.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up Scott Street from the left as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading up to the entrance.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (Saramago Bar First Floor Terrace Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, to the bar from the first floor terrace.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are similar doors to the rear of the terrace which have a shallow step in the doorway.
  • Both sets of doors access the same areas so the step can be bypassed.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the cafe and bar.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Cinema

• The cinema has 1 screens.
• All screens have level access.

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• Seating and additional access information View
  • Films are mainly mainstream and art.
  • Films are not rotated to allow access to all films.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • Designated spaces are situated at the front of the cinema.
  • Wheelchairs may be left with you.
  • A companion may sit near you.
  • Companions sit beside you.
  • It is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible toilet to the furthest screen.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • A deposit is not required for the hearing assistance system.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• Comments View
  • The first 2 rows have level access.
  • The other rows are accessed via 1-4 clearly marked medium height steps, without handrails.

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Eating and Drinking (Saramago Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• The restaurant is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 63cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 meals and snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not 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.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Saramago Terrace Bar)

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the restaurant.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 240cm (5ft x 7ft 10in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 135cm and 150cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet adjacent to this, shown in photographs 8 and 9.
  • There is a further accessible toilet and baby changing table on the first floor, to the left from the lift, shown in photographs 11 to 15.
  • There is a smaller ambulant toilet with grab rails and a dropdown rail but no transfer space to the rear of the the second floor, shown in photographs 16 to 18.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the left from the lift.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets located throughout the building.

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Level Change (First Floor Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading down beyond the toilets doorway.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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• Comments View
  • Home delivery services are available from the gift shop.