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Union Social Garden

Teviot Row House, University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Teviot Row, EH8 9AJ

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  • The Union Social Garden is located next to the Teviot Row House.
  • This area is a fenced garden area attached to Teviot Row House.
  • View information on Teviot Row House (opens new tab).
  • View information on opening times.
  • The most accessible route has step-free access via a slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • There are alternative stepped entrances into the garden.
  • There are steps connecting Union Social Garden with Union Social 1889.
  • There are steps leading from Teviot Row House.
  • There are steps into the Union Social Garden from the main entrance into Teviot Row House.

Union Social Garden

  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the garden area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 142cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Service View
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is partially covered.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • There is stepped access to some booths.
    • There is step-free access by slope to various areas of the garden as the entire garden area has uneven surfaces.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.