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bioQuarter to Edinburgh University Student Association, Potterrow

The University of Edinburgh, Little France Campus, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SB

Access Guide

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Route Overview

  • The start point for this guide is at the main entrance to the Queens Medical Research Institute (QMRI) at the Little France Campus.
  • The end point for this guide is at Potterrow of Bristo Square on the central Edinburgh campus.
  • This guide covers the route from the Queens Medical Research Institute (QMRI) on Little France Crescent to the RH for Children & Young people (Stop IE) bus stop along Little France Crescent Road.
    Buses from here will take you to the Bristo Square bus stop along Potterrow by taking the number 8 bus.
    The route then continues explaining the most accessible route between the Bristo Square Bus Stop and the Edinburgh University Student Association, Potterrow.
  • Public transport facilities near the end point include: a bus stop.
  • The journey including the travel by bus between RH for Children & Young people (Stop IE) and Bristo Square should take approximately 31 minutes to complete.

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Start Point - Queens Medical Research Institute (QMRI) - Little France

  • There is step-free access into the Queens Medical Research Institute (QMRI).
  • Accessible toilets are available throughout the Queens Medical Research Institute (QMRI).
  • There is step-free access throughout the Queens Medical Research Institute (QMRI).
  • Car parking facilities are available at the Little France Campus.
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Queen's Medical Research Institute (QMRI) to Little France Crescent Pelican Crossing

  • From the Queen's Building, go towards the Little France Crescent Pelican Crossing. This distance is approximately 135m.
  • The surface of the pavement upon exiting the building is brick block paving.
  • The slope from the Queen's Medical Research Institute (QMRI) to Little France Crescent is located to your left on exiting the building.
  • On exiting the building turn left and head down the slope in front of you to reach Little France Crescent.
  • There is a slight downhill gradient along the slope towards the tarmac pavement with manhole covers.
  • There is some seating along Little France Crescent.
  • Continue onwards and you will encounter the service roads for the exit and entrance to the Queen's Medical Research Institute (QMRI) Blue Badge parking and drop-off point.
  • These service roads have tactile dropped kerbs on either side of both service roads and there is a distance of approximately 20m between them.
  • There is a small section of pavement before you reach the pelican crossing.

Little France Crescent Pelican Crossing

  • The pelican crossing has tactile paving on either side of Little France Crescent.
  • There are rotating cones at the pelican crossing.
  • There is no sound at the pelican crossing.

Little France Crescent pelican crossing to RH for Children & Young people (Stop IE)

  • Turn left for approximately 15m to reach RH for Children & Young people (Stop IE).
  • The surface of the pavement is block paving.
  • The bus stop has a shelter, an information board detailing bus times and has seating.
  • There is a campus map located near to the bus stop.
  • RH for Children & Young people (Stop IE) serves routes 7, 8, 24, 33, 38 and 49.
  • Take the number 8 bus to Bristo square.
  • The number 8 buses arrive every 20 minutes.
  • There are 27 stops between RH for Children & Young people (Stop IE) and Bristo Square. A journey which should take approximately 29 minutes to complete.

Arrive at Bristo Square

  • The bus stop is sheltered and has seating.
  • There is electronic signage listing bus times and routes.
  • There is a level pavement on exiting the bus.

Bristo Square Bus Stop to Potterrow

  • The distance from the bus stop to Potterrow is approximately 65m.
  • There is a tarmac surface along the route between the bus stop and Potterrow.
  • There is some bench seating along the route.
  • On approach to Potterrow the surface of the pavement is block paving.

Finish Point - The Edinburgh University Student Association, Potterrow

  • The Edinburgh University Student Association, Potterrow has level or slight slope access throughout he majority of the building.
  • It houses student services, bars, café and a dentist amongst other facilities.
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