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The Nook - Social Space

Paterson's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ

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  • The Nook - Social Space is located in Paterson's Land.
  • View information on Paterson's Land (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter The Nook.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Eating and Drinking - Social Space

  • Location and Access View
    • The Nook is a social space providing hot and cold drinks and snacks.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left of the entrance.
    • The height of the counter is 101cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.