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42 Bute Gardens

University of Glasgow, 42 Bute Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8RT

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include The School of Social and Political Sciences, the Strathclyde Centre for Disability Research, staff offices, teaching rooms (levels 4, 7, 9 and 11), Computer Lab A (level 9) and Computer Labs L&M (level 11).
  • 42 Bute Gardens (formerly The Adam Smith Building) is situated on the main campus. The building is divided into the teaching block to the left and the staff offices block to the right.
  • There is a standard lift between the blocks but it does not give level access to levels 7 and 11 of the teaching block.
  • Centre for Disability Research link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here (Gilmorehill Campus)

  • By Road View
    • The University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus is located to the west of Glasgow city centre.
      From Carlisle, Newcastle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction.
      M8 exits for the University are J18 if travelling from the south, Edinburgh and the north and J19 if coming from Glasgow Airport and the west.
      Other main routes serving the University include Great Western Road (A82, north of campus), Clydeside Expressway (A814, south) and Byres Road (B808, west).
    • Car parking at the University Campuses is limited and a Vehicle Management and Enforcement Scheme is in operation.
      There is limited pay and display on street parking across the campus and a long stay pay and display public car park in Lilybank Gardens.
      There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus car parks. Please see University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
  • By Bus View
    • Buchanan bus station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow for inter city coach services.
      First Group buses Simplicity services 4 and 4A , bus routes 15 and 370 and Stagecoach bus services X25, X25A, X76 and X77 all stop on University Avenue by the Main Gate opposite the library.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station to the University is Partick to the west of the campus approximately 0.9 miles away (18 minutes) via Byres Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
      The nearest train station to the east of the University campus is Charing Cross approximately 0.9 miles away (19 minutes) from Bank Street via Woodlands Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is Hillhead on Byres Road. The station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
      The nearest underground station to the east of the campus is Kelvinbridge, the station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Bute Gardens Car Park.
    • The car park is located in front of the building, on Bute Gardens.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Bute Gardens Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Bute Gardens, off Great George Street.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are 28 Bute Gardens, Hetherington, Library.
    • 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 available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 364cm x 470cm (11ft 11in x 15ft 5in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is ramped access to the car park from the 28 Bute Gardens.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the 28 Bute Gardens.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the 28 Bute Gardens Accessible Entrance - Level 3.
  • Comments View
    • Bute Gardens car parking is managed by the University's Central Services, which requires you to have a parking permit.
    • Blue Badge holders receive a permit free of charge.
    • There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.

Site/Campus Car Park (28 Bute Gardens Rear Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of 28 Bute Gardens.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are 28 Bute Gardens, Sir Alexander Stone Building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 410cm x 440cm (13ft 5in x 14ft 5in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is ramped access to the car park from the 28 Bute Gardens.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the 28 Bute Gardens.
    • The nearest designated bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the 28 Bute Gardens Rear Entrance - Level 2.
  • Comments View
    • Access to this car park is from Bute Gardens and involves passing underneath part of 28 Bute Gardens (shown in the photographs). The height of this arch is in excess of 3 metres.
    • 28 Bute Gardens car parking is managed by the University's Central Services, which requires you to have a parking permit.
    • Blue Badge holders receive a permit free of charge.
    • There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.

Outside Access (Main Entrance - Level 2)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left from the Bute Gardens Car Park.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • 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 double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
    • 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 double.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • 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 does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 4 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • The first part of the ramp, leading down from the Bute Gardens Car Park, does not have handrails (shown in photograph 6).

Outside Access (Front Entrance - Level 2)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, in between the 2 blocks, leading from the Bute Gardens Car Park.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 129cm (4ft 3in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left then in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 7 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
  • Comments View
    • To avoid the steps, go down the slope towards the main entrance (photograph 4), then take the steep ramp down to the right. This has handrails both sides (photographs 5 and 6). Turn right then left, up the ramp to the entrance with a handrail on the right (photograph 7).

Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Level 2)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, in between the 2 blocks, leading from the 28 Bute Gardens Rear Car Park.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • 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 less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • 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.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Level 3)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located the front centre of the building, to right of the Front Entrance - Level 2, leading from the Bute Gardens Car Park.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • 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 126cm (4ft 2in).

Reception (Janitor's Station)

  • Janitor's Station is located between the front and rear entrances to level 2.
  • The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the rear entrance - level 2.
  • The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to this reception area.
  • The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
  • The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • The station is enclosed. To speak to the Janitor, please use the door located to the side, shown in photograph 2.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
    • There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to rooms 501, 502, 517 and 518.
    • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps lead up to these rooms from the far end of level 5, or down from the far end of level 6 (shown photographs 1 and 2). There are identical steps leading to rooms 01, 02, 17 and 18 at the end of levels 6, 8, 10 and 13 (examples shown in photographs 3 and 4).
    • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
    • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • This building does not play background music.
    • There is a hearing assistance system.
    • The system is a fixed loop.
    • Hearing loops are fitted in some of the teaching rooms in this building. Please see the separate teaching room guides for more information.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 9 shows the Student Common Room, located on level 2, opposite the Janitor's Station.

Other Floors (Teaching Block)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11.
    • The stairs are located just inside the main entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • 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 the teaching rooms, computer labs and offices on levels 7 and 11.

Other Floors (Centre Staircase)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Levels B, 2, 3, 4/5, 6, 7, 8, 9/10, 12, 11 and 13.
    • The stairs are located between the teaching and staff blocks.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Front Entrance - Level 2.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • There are single heavy doors to access the lobby from staff block on levels 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 13, and double heavy doors from the teaching block on levels 4, 7, 9 and 11.
    • There are 8 steps between levels 2 and 3, 6 and 7 and 7 and 8.
    • There are 11 steps between levels B & 2, with a handrail on the right hand side going up only, shown in the photographs.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located directly to the left as you enter the Accessible Entrance - Level 3.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels B ,3, 4/5, 6, 8, 9/10, 12 and 13.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 816kg, 12 persons.
  • The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Accessible Entrance - Level 3.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 174cm x 113cm (5ft 9in x 3ft 8in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The controls are between 135 and 171cm from the floor.
  • The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Computer Lab A

  • This lab is generally open for students to use. However, it is occasionally used for teaching.
  • It is located at the far end of level 9 of the teaching block area from the lift, accessed by a single heavy door 75cm wide which opens towards you (shown on photograph 4).
  • The lab contains no height adjustable desks or seats with armrests.

Computer Labs L and M

  • These labs are generally open for students to use. However, they are occasionally used for teaching.
  • They are located at the far end of level 11 in the teaching block, so cannot be accessed via the lift.
  • These labs do not contain height adjustable desks or seats with armrests.
  • Photographs 1 and 2 show Lab L, photographs 3 - 6 show Lab M.

Opening Times (Computer Clusters - Semester 1 and 2 Teaching Weeks)

  • Monday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:45.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Opening Times (Computer Clusters - Rest of the Year)

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:45.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:45.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:45.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:45.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:45.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 2, in the standard toilets in the teaching block area behind the Janitor's Station.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 2 of the teaching block, behind the Janitor's Station, and on level 7 of the teaching block, off the corridor leading to Rooms 711 and 712. There is not lift access to level 7.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on levels 5, 8 and 12 of the staff block. These toilets are for staff only.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on levels 3, 6, 10 and 13 of the staff block. These toilets are for staff only.

Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located within the male standard toilets on level 2.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Front Entrance - Level 2.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a male toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 182cm (4ft 8in x 5ft 12in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
    • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar cubicle within the female standard toilets on level 2, except with a female sanitary bin and the transfer space on the right (shown in photographs 9-14).
    • There are hand dryers located in the main part of the standard toilets.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on level 2 of the teaching block, just behind the Janitor's Station.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the Front Entrance - level 2.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 95cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • These toilets contain accessible cubicles. The sinks in the female toilets are 89cm high (shown in photograph 3).
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female and male toilets are located on level 7 in the teaching block, off the corridor leading to rooms 711 and 712.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is not lift access to level 7. The male toilets on level 7 are shown in photographs 4 and 5.

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