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Overview

This guide describes the route to the central lift 29 in the Scrymgeour Building from the Main Entrance (exterior) via the accessible entrance.

Main entrance and steps

Main entrance towards end of building (signed)

Turning left at side path

Side path to side entrance

Lift corridor, seating and first set of doors

Second set of doors

Third set of doors, push pad on left

Lift 29 after third set of doors

From outside the main entrance at the front of the building, go right to the end of the building (35 metres).
Turn left along the side path and enter by the Side Entrance (accessible entrance). Turn right and then left up the ramp to the lift corridor. There are 3 sets of push pad operated double doors along corridor before the lift.
The lift is located immediately to the left beyond the third set of double doors, approximately 50 metres from the side entrance.

Side entrance

Door open and key fob reader

Side entrance ramp

Second door and push pad

Second door open

Third door

Push pad and third door open

Call reception 01382 386 472 for access sign

This entrance is located at the side of the building.
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 ramp at the entrance.
The ramp has a steep gradient.
The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 95cm.
There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
The door opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 100cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
The door has a high visual contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
If assistance is required for access at this entrance, the Scrymgeour Building reception's telephone number is signed to call, on 01382 386 472.
There is a second single automatic door.
The second door opens towards you.
The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
The width of the opening is 99cm.
The second door has a high visual contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
There is a third single automatic door, with an unlocked manual extension leaf.
The third door opens towards you.
The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 90cm.
The width of the opening is 86cm.
The third door has a high visual contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

Turning right from entrance

Steps

Turning right to ramp

Ramp bypassing steps

Ramp and hand rails

Manual corridor door

There is step-free access via slope.
On Level 1 there is a slight slope in the corridor to the lift.
The slope bypasses 2 clearly marked steps.
Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
There are automatic doors in the corridor to the lift.
NOTE: The first set of automatic doors were not functioning automatically at the time of survey in March 2026.