Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include offices.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Central Area is located on the south side of the city centre. Traffic congestion can be a problem, and parking is strictly controlled. Options to driving into the city centre include Park & Ride tram and bus car parks at the edges of the city.
- A number of University car parks are located in the Central Area. The Transport and Parking Office of the University of Edinburgh manages parking at the University. University car parks are for the use of permit holders only, and are subject to the university’s parking regulations. Permits are available for visitors to the university.
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By Bus
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- Buses from all over the city travel to the Central Area of the university. The University also provides a shuttle bus for staff and students between the Central Area and the King's Buildings. The majority of buses are operated by Lothian Buses. Up to the minute "real time" bus timetable information is now available at the majority of bus stops across the city. Information panels provided next to the majority of bus stops let you know when the next bus services will be arriving, or if there has been a delay.
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By Train
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- The Central Area of the university is 0.7 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Station. It should be noted that some of the walking routes may feature paths with steep gradients or steps given the landscape. Edinburgh has rail links throughout the UK. The East Coast mainline, which links Edinburgh and London King’s Cross, is the UK's fastest intercity railway: you can travel between the cities in around 4 hours. A sleeper service runs between London Euston and Edinburgh Waverley 6 nights a week. There are intercity links to other cities including Glasgow (45 minutes), and York, Newcastle or Aberdeen (all 2 hours). All trains arrive at Waverley Station in the centre of the city, although some trains also stop at Haymarket, which is a smaller station in the West End.
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By Tram
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- The Edinburgh tram service runs from Edinburgh Airport in the west, to York Place in the east end of the city centre, presently being extended to Leith north east of the city centre. The nearest stop to the Central Campus Area is Princes Street. The nearest stop to the Lauriston Campus and the ECA buildings, or to the Western General site, is West End.
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Useful Links
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- To see the university's webpage for travel by public transport to the Central Area and relevant links please use this link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- To see the university's webpage for driving and parking information for the Central Area and relevant links please use this link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- To view the university's campus maps and walking information please use this link.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on The Advice Place please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0131 650 9225.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on The Student Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0131 650 6828.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Recruitment and Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0131 650 4360.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0131 667 1971.
- Email: [email protected].
- Staff receive Disability Equality Training.
Site/Campus Car Park (Buccleuch Place)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Buccleuch Place.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the UOE Business School, Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre and 17, 19-25, 30-34 Buccleuch Place.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is cobbled.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the UOE Business School.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the UOE Business School.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the George Square Lecture Theatre Buccleuch Place entrance.
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Comments
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- There is also permit holder and standard pay and display parking located along the length of Buccleuch Place.
Site/Campus Car Park (Buccleuch Place Staff Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the building.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are 25 Buccleuch Place.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is stepped access to the car park from the 25 Buccleuch Place.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Buccleuch Place.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in the doorway of the second entrance.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 92cm (3ft).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is a broken doorbell at a height of 150cm.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 133cm (4ft 4in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The entrance accesses the building on the basement floor.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is low colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The floors within the building are generally uneven.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G.
- The stairs are located in front of you on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the basement floor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is not a landing.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the basement floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A male standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located next to the enquiries office on the basement floor.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 5m from the stairs.
- There is not sufficient standing space in the cubicle for ambulant disabled people.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.