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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include accommodation, cafe, basement common room and changing facilities.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include resource centre and chalet accommodation.
• There are various outdoor activities available from the centre including orienteering, mountaineering, hillwalking, mountain biking, skiing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and windsurfing.
• Related link Firbush Point Resource Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/the-university-of-edinburgh/firbush-boathouse-rescource-centre
• Related link Firbush Point Chalets.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/the-university-of-edinburgh/firbush-point-chalets

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Opening Times (Booking Office)

• Monday 09:00 - 15:20.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The centre is located on the west of Loch Tay via it's south road. From the south and west take the A827 towards Killin from the A85, turning onto the south Loch Tay road just before the Falls of Dochart Bridge. The centre is 2.5 miles along the road. From the north east take the A827 towards Kenmore, turning just before the village onto the south Loch Tay road. The centre is 14 miles along the road, past Ardeonaig.
  • There is parking on the right as you enter the gates.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Crianlarich, 15.5 miles to the west. From the east, Dunkeld & Birnam is 42.5 miles away, or round to the north Rannoch is 35 miles.
• Useful Links View
  • University of Edinburgh travel guide, maps and PDF.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/perth-kinross-council/rannoch-railway-station DisabledGo Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/perth-kinross-council/dunkeld-birnam-railway-station DisabledGo Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 650 6828.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Recruitment & Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 650 4360.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on The University of Edinburgh Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 667 1971.
• To see more information on Student Administration please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 650 2845.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Edinburgh University Student's Association please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• There are suitable areas for assistance dog toileting in the surrounding woodlands or via staff assistance.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • 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.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is the top car park.
  • The car park is located to the right as you enter the gates.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • This area can be used for drop offs/unloading before parking in the top car park.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right as you enter the gates.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Firbush Point Chalets.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the buildings.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the right.
  • 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 light.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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 moderate.
  • 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • The initial slope does not offer a handrail (photograph 3).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located Accessible Entrance.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 9 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 medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.

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Outside Access (Basement Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the lower floor.
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The basement floor is not linked internally.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is step only access to the basement level where there is a common room, standard changing rooms and a communal drying area.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 59cm (1ft 11in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 62cm (2ft).
• The standard height for tables is 62cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and meals.

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Room

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• General Information View
  • There are 12 rooms in total.
  • There are 10 standard ground floor rooms.
  • There are 2 standard rooms on other floors.
• Accessible Rooms View
  • There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
• Ground Floor Standard Rooms View
  • There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
  • There is level access to ground floor rooms.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the main entrance.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further rooms, further bathroom.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 166cm (6ft x 5ft 5in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible shower available here.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available include; accessible toilet.
• There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Level Change (Accessible Shower)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading into the accessible shower.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 73cm (2ft 5in).

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the basement level.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the basement entrance.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing rooms.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Level Change (Standard Showers)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading into the showers.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 17m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading to 2 additional female changing toilet basement cubicles.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a 51cm high bath available in the 1st floor shared toilet.