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St James Quarter - Car Park

St James Quarter, St James Crescent, Edinburgh, EH1 3AD

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Getting Here (St James Quarter)

Getting Help and Assistance

  • For more information on guest services available please click here (new tab).
  • For information on the Hands Free Shopping Dropit shopping service please click here (new tab).
  • There is a Hands-Free Shopping service.
  • St James Quarter Hands Free Shopping is provided by Dropit. Download the Dropit app to book and have parcels dropped at participating stores, Guest Services, or even direct to your home.
  • Guest Services Associates, Security Officers, Cleaning Operatives and Car Park Attendants receive Autism Awareness training.
  • There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language. Please phone the venue in advance for more information
  • Guest Services Associates do receive training in escorting visually impaired people.
  • For assistance in getting around the shopping centre, or for assistance in getting directions, guests should ideally contact Guest Services before visiting, or go to the Guest Services counter or reception on Level 1 Yellow Zone - Multrees end.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is a place of safety located in the security team offices. Please contact a member of the security staff for assistance.
    Alternatively, there is a quiet lounge area within the Guest Services reception on Level 1 Yellow Zone - Multrees end.
  • The venue does not offer a quiet shopping experience.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are mobility aids available.
  • The mobility aids available include motorised wheelchairs, mobility scooters, wheelchairs and tri wheel walkers.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact Guest Services.
  • There are dog water bowls throughout the galleria.
  • For assistance in the car park, or for getting from the car park to the shopping area, please press the button at one of the help points near the lifts on each car park level.
  • There are water refill stations on every level of the car park, as well as on levels 1, 2, and 3 of the galleria itself.
  • Phone charger power packs are available to rent or buy. Details may be find on the charging stations in lift lobbies. Alternatively, you can charge your phone at Guest Services free of charge. All you need is your charging cable.

Summary (St James Quarter - Car Park)

Opening Times (Car Park)

  • This service is open 24 hours.

Parking

  • The shopping centre does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located beneath the shopping centre, off Leith Street or St James Place.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 70 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 210cm x 450cm (6ft 11in x 14ft 9in).
  • There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking View
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
    • There is parking on three levels.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park.
    • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
    • Payment machines are located on level 2 of the car park, on level 1 of the car park, on level 3 of the car park and in the lift lobby of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is an accessibility button at the payment machines which drops the screen for wheelchair users.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points

  • There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
  • The provider of the charging point(s) is Pod Point.
  • Type 2 charging is available.
  • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located on each level in the red and yellow zones.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
  • For assistance, please contact guest services ahead of time. On arrival, please press a help point button in the car park.
  • There is/are 45 electric vehicle charging point(s).
  • The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 210cm x 450cm.
  • The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
  • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 125cm.
  • An app is required to use the charging point(s).
  • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Payment for charging is made via an app/online.
  • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
  • There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.

Lift (Yellow Zone - Multrees)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right as you enter via the Multrees entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Multrees entrance.
  • There is 1 other lift in this location.
  • The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are B3, B2, B1, 1, 2, 3.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 231cm x 175cm (7ft 7in x 5ft 9in).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.
  • There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
  • Comments View
    • On car park levels B1, B2, and B3 there are double automatic doors to the lift and elevator lobbies.

Lift (Red Zone - Princes Street)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the Red Zone - Princes Street.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Princes Street entrance.
  • There are 2 other lifts in this location.
  • The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are B3, B2, B1, 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 173cm x 229cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 6in).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.
  • There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
  • Comments View
    • On car park levels B1, B2 and B3 there are double automatic doors 178cm wide to the lift lobbies.

Lift (Blue Zone - Picardy)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the Blue Zone to the right as you enter via the Picardy entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Picardy entrance.
  • There is 1 other lift in this location.
  • The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are B3, B2, B1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.
  • There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
  • Comments View
    • There are full wall screens with changing scenes and music and audio to match the scenes.
    • On car park levels B1, B2 and B3 there are unmarked bollards, 100cm high with a minimum width of 110cm between them at the entrance to the Blue Zone lift lobbies.

Escalator(s)

  • Wayfinding signage is provided for escalators.
  • The escalators go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are B3, B2, B1, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.
  • There is/are 3 escalator area(s) in the Yellow - Multrees, Blue - Picardy and Red - Princes Street Zones.
  • The other escalator area(s) is/are similar.
  • Not all elevators serve all floors.
    The escalators in Yellow Zone - Multrees serve levels B3, B2, B1, 1, 2 and 3.
    The escalators in Blue Zone - Picardy serve levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
    The escalators in Red Zone serve levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Other Floors (Blue Zone - Picardy)

  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the Blue Zone, to the right as you enter via the Picardy entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B3, B2, B1, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a second similar staircase next to this staircase that only serves levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Changing Places facilities are located on level 1 at the Red Zone Princes Street end.
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located at Level B3, Blue Zone lift lobby - Left Hand Transfer; Level B2, Blue Zone lift lobby - Left Hand Transfer; Level B1, Blue Zone lift lobby - Left Hand Transfer; Level 1, Yellow Zone, Guest Services - Right Hand Transfer; Level 1, Red Zone - Right Hand Transfer; Level 1, Red Zone lift lobby - Left Hand Transfer; Level 3, Blue Zone, next to lift lobby - Left Hand Transfer and Level 4, Blue Zone, next to lift lobby - Left Hand Transfer.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on Level 1, Red Zone; Level 3, Blue Zone and Level 4, Blue Zone..
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on Level 1, Red Zone; Level 3, Blue Zone and Level 4, Blue Zone.

Toilet with Adaptations (Car Park Level B1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located on car park level B1 Blue Zone lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Blue Zone lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 106cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 171cm x 221cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

Toilet with Adaptations (Car Park Level B2 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located on car park level B2 Blue Zone lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Blue Zone lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 106cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 224cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

Toilet with Adaptations (Car Park Level B3 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • This accessible toilet is located on car park level B3 Blue Zone lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Blue Zone lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 107cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 227cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.