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Airdrie Observatory

Floor 2, Airdrie Library, Wellwynd, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, ML6 0AG

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The venue may be available for bookings arranged outside standard opening times.
    • Airdrie Library staff are able to assist with most queiries during library opening times.
    • Airdrie Astronomical Association also have regular meetings at the church which is adjacent to the library.

Opening Times (November-February)

Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Airdrie Observatory.
  • Comments View
    • Airdrie Observatory is located on the second floor of the library building.
    • The library lift or front steps can be used to access the first floor.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

Level Change (Inside Access)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading up to the telescope area.
  • There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are a further 8 portable steps for telescope viewing which do not offer handrails. They have a large screen television near the accessible entrance that you can view the telescope images on.

Additional Info

  • Staff do not 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.