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Easter Bush to Edinburgh University Students Association, Potterrow

The University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9NQ

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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 off Bristo Square on the central Edinburgh campus.
  • This guide covers The guide covers the route from the Queens Medical Research Institute (QMRI) to the Craigmillar Castle Road Bus stop along Old Dalkeith Road.
    Buses from here will take you to the Surgeon's Hall bus stop along Nicolson Street.
    The route then continues explaining the most accessible route between the Surgeon's Hall Bus Stop and Potterrow. The route should take 54 minutes to complete.
  • Points of interest in this area include: Dugald Stewart Building, University Health Centre, Teviot Row House and McEwan Hall.
  • Public transport facilities near the start point include: bus stops.
  • Public transport facilities near the end point include: a bus stop.

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Start Point Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

  • There is step-free access to the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
  • Accessible toilets are available throughout the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
  • There is step-free access throughout the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
  • Car parking facilities are available at the Easter Bush campus.
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Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies to Easter Bush Bus Stop

  • From the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies main reception building turn left towards the main road through the campus, passing along the footpath between the building and the car park.
  • The footpath is block paved and has a signpost and map along it helping give directions around Easter Bush Campus.
  • There is an easy gradient slope along the footpath leading towards a Zebra crossing to cross the road.
  • The markings for the zebra crossing are faded.
  • The crossing has tactile dropped kerbs on either side.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • Turn left after crossing the road and continue along the footpath for approximately 20m until you reach the bus stop.
  • Take the number 37 bus towards Hanover Street to Potterrow.
  • The bus service operates hourly throughout the day.

Easter Bush Bus Stop

  • The bus stop is sheltered and has seating.
  • The Easter bush bus stop serves routes 15, 37, 47 and 141.
  • Take the 37 bus and use it to reach the Surgeon's Hall bus stop.
  • There are 45 stops between Easter Bush and Surgeon's Hall and the journey should take approximately 48 minutes.
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Arrive at Surgeon's Hall bus stop

  • The bus stop has no shelter or seating.
  • It is located along Nicolson Street, the pavement in this area is very busy.

Surgeon's Hall bus Stop Nicolson Street to Marshall Street

  • Turn right and head north along Nicolson Street for approximately 15m until you reach Nicolson Square.
  • The surface of the pavement is tarmac.
  • On reaching Nicolson Square turn left and head toward Marshall Street, a distance of approximately 70m.
  • As you turn left there is a section of tactile pavement for a crossing. Ignore this and continue towards Marshall Street.
  • The pavement around Nicolson Square is uneven.
  • As you proceed there is a service road into the Nicolson Square Car Park which has tactile dropped kerbs on either side.
  • After crossing, continue onwards past the Nicolson Square Surgeons Hall bus stop.
  • You will then find the service road to the City of Edinburgh Methodist Church.
  • This service road has tactile dropped kerbs on either side.
  • After crossing continue forwards and Marshall street will be on your left.

Marshall Street to Bristo Square

  • Turn left and head down Marshall Street until you reach Bristo Square, a distance of approximately 120m.
  • The surface of the pavement is block paving.
  • After approximately 45m you will encounter the pelican crossing across Potterrow.
  • The pelican crossing has tactile dropped kerbs and rotating cones.
  • After crossing, continue along Marshall Street. After approximately 45m there are bollards with a width of 128cm to continue. Go between the bollards to access Bristo Square.
  • As you go down Marshall Street you will encounter the Bayes Centre and the Dugald Stewart Building to your left.

Bristo Square to Potterrow

  • Turn right on entering Bristo Square and continue uphill for approximately 65m to reach the Edinburgh University Student Association, Potterrow.
  • As you proceed you will pass Teviot Hall, McEwan Hall, and the University Health Centre.
  • The pavement is block paved and has a slight uphill gradient.
  • After approximately 65m the Edinburgh University Student Association, Potterrow will be to your right.

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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