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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include galleries, cafe, shop, viewing platform window, workshop, offices, meeting roms.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Glasgow Central.
• The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street or St Enoch.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:30 - 17:00.
• Sunday 12:00 - 17:00.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is NCP Mitchell Street.
  • The car park is located to the right of the building off Mitchell Street.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 260cm x 2800cm (8ft 6in x 91ft 10in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located round to the right on Mitchell Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Mitchell Lane.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically (by revolving).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The main automatic doors are to the left or the automatic revolving doors are to the right.
  • There is an easy slope up to the building from Mitchell Street Lane.

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Reception

• The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Museum (Galleries)

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are available.
• The availability of touch tours depends on exhibition.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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Eating and Drinking (Doocot Cafe/Bar)

• The following information is for the cafe/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 33cm (1ft 1in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not 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 snacks and lite bites.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of reception and shop.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
• The lift is 24m (26yd 9in) 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 dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 150cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
• There are 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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • The 6th floor viewing platform window is only accessible by lift.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Escalators View
  • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
  • The head and foot of the escalators are not clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located on Level 2.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are identical accessible toilets on the 3rd and 5th floors.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on Level 2.
  • The female toilets are 34m (37yd 7in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on Level 2.
  • The male toilets are 33m (36yd 3in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located on the 4th floor near the lift.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • This is by lift.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets on the 3rd and 5th floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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 can be requested.