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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Bute Hall, Randolph Hall, Robing Room.
• Level access via lift from the North Front is via the Hunterian Lift and through the Hunterian Museum.
  Level access via lift from the South Front and the Quadrangles is via the Cloisters South entrance and the Main Lift 3.
  There is no level access to the Robing Room.
• Main Building South (Court and Senate) link (new tab) - click here.
• Hunterian Museum link (new tab) - click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Meeting Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Room 219 - Robing Room please click here (new tab)
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Room 457 - Randolph Hall please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here (Gilmorehill Campus)

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• 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
  • For details of bus services in and around Glasgow.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of train services to and from Partick and facilities at the station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of the SPT underground network, stations and accessibility.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5497/5121.
• Email: [email protected].
• The service is based at 65 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
• To see more information on Student Services Enquiry Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 7000.
• Email: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/students/contact/.
• The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The office is open 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, except Wednesday when it opens 09:30.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 4743.
• Email: [email protected].
• For face to face enquiries please contact The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The accommodation office opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to 17:00.
• To see more information on Student Representative Council (SRC) please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 330 5360.
• Email: [email protected].
• The student representative council is based at the McIntyre Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. The welcome point is open Monday from 09:30 to 17:00, Tuesday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 to 16:00.
• Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services, and the Student Disability Service.
• There is a dog toileting area next to the Library Building on Hillhead Street, located on the link path to the right hand side of the Library to Bute Gardens.

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Building Parking

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• 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 Main Campus car park.
  • The car park is located off University Avenue, around the main campus buildings.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • There are Blue Badge bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus.
  • Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Gilmorehill Main Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off University Avenue, on North Front, Engineering Way, South Front, Science Way and The Square.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Main Building, Thomson Building, James Watt Building, Stair Building.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• 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 building entrances.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Main Building.
• Comments View
  • There are Blue Badge bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. There are Blue Badge bays by the South Front West Quad entrance, South Front Court and Senate entrance, North Front Business School entrance, Stair Building, McIntyre Building, North Front Gift Shop and Visitor Centre and The James Watt Building.
  • There is additional parking by the Kelvin Building and the Graham Kerr Building Hunterian Zoology Museum on Science Way.
  • Parking is free and permits not required from 5:00pm to 8:30am Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
  • Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.

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Outside Access (North Front Entrance - Right)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the North Front on level 1, to the right of the Gift Shop.
  • 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 268cm (8ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Lift (The Hunterian Lift 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right as you enter via the North Front Entrance - Right.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the lower ground floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Hunterian Museum Lift entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 220cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is no access to the Kelvin Gallery from this lift.

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Outside Access (Cloisters North Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the north end of the Central Cloisters.
  • There is step free 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 permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

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Outside Access (Grand Staircase Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 2, at the north west corner of the East Quadrangle.
  • There is step free 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 163cm (5ft 4in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the Grand Staircase 6, the Concert Hall Grand Staircase entrance, and staircase access to the Robing Room, The Bute Hall and the Hunterian Museum.

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Other Floors (The Grand Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2 and 4.
  • The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter by the Grand Staircase entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 7m from the Grand Staircase entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Robing Room on level 2.

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Outside Access (Cloisters South Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the south end of the Central Cloisters.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 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 from the West Quadrangle.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar slight slope to the East Quadrangle (photographs 5 and 6).

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Lift (Main Lift 3)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter via the Cloisters entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2, 4 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Cloisters entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 96cm (3ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 142cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The button for level 6 is 126cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Randolph Staircase)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter via the Cloisters entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 35m from the Cloisters entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are not 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.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 5 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the Robing Room and Grand Staircase.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played in the Bute Hall during particular functions and events only.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There is a fixed induction loop in the Bute Hall.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Balcony)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 3-B.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the hall.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is not a landing.
• Comments View
  • These are spiral staircases.
  • Manoeuvring space is limited on the balcony level.

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Counter (Court Steward's Desk)

• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift (main lift 3).
• Court Steward's Desk is located on level 4 to the right as you exit the lift.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are moderate to good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on level 2 next to the Hunterian Lift.

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• Comments View
  • There is an alternative accessible toilet on level 6 of the Main Building South to the right as you exit the Main Lift 3.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on level 2 next to the Hunterian Lift.

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• Comments View
  • There are alternative standard toilet facilities with stepped access on level 3 (male) and level 5 (female) of the Main Building South in the staircase 15 stairwell.