Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Grant Institute

The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, James Hutton Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JW

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • Grant Institute has one entrance, excluding staff only entrances.
  • That is the main entrance at the front which is signed as the Accessible Entrance.
    It provides step-free access via ramps with very slight gradients and manual doors.
  • The Accessible Entrance gives access to Level 2.
  • There are two other staff entrances to the rear of the building, providing access to Level 1, but these would only be used by key code holders.
    One of these entrances gives access to a restricted area that was closed to staff at the time of the survey. Both of these entrances are unnamed and have step-free access, one via a steep ramp, and have manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
  • On Level 1, Rooms 137 - 146 are accessed via 5 clearly marked steps.
  • At the time of the survey, a section of Level 1 was closed to staff and students for ongoing works.
  • The North and South Attics (staff offices) are accessed via 20+ steps only.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are some seating areas in circulation routes including a sofa and two armchairs in the entrance foyer.
  • Wayfinding signage is limited in this building. There is some overhead signage above room entrances.
  • There are manual doors throughout circulation corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on Levels 1 and 2.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets on Levels 1 and 2.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on Levels 1 and 2.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in some of the male and female standard toilets.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking (James Hutton Road - Grant Institute)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along James Hutton Road, at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 490cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, off James Hutton.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp or slope at the entrance.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 126cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 174cm.
  • The second set of doors has a medium colour contrast.

Counter (Servitors Window)

  • The counter is located between the two sets of doors at the Accessible Entrance.
  • The distance from the Accessible Entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 89cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

Lift (Main)

  • The lift surveyed is located in a corridor off the left side of the entrance foyer.
  • The distance from the Accessible Entrance is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 78cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 119cm (width) x 134cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Lift (Hutton Theatre 201)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the stairs leading to Room 201.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from the Accessible Entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Level 2 to Hutton Theatre 201 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 124cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.

Stairs (Rear Corridor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the rear corridor.
  • Levels 1, 2, 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet with adaptations on Level 3 is in the same location and has the same specifications.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 2, in the rear corridor.
    • The distance from the Accessible Entrance is 55m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 240cm (width) x 206cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.