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Overview

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• About View
  • The Royal College building is a very large building with 7 levels.
  • The building has 5 lifts.
  • The building has 4 staircases.
  • The building levels are signed as: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • There is no access to Level 1.
  • There is internal step-free access between the James Weir building entrance foyer and the Royal College building on Level 4, and on Level 3 from the lift well.
  • There is internal stepped access between the James Weir building and the Royal College building on Levels 5 and 6.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building does not have its own car park.
  • The building does have on-street Blue Badge Bay parking, on-street standard parking and a public car park nearby.
  • NCP Glasgow George Street is located off Montrose Street.
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  • The nearest train station is Glasgow Queen Street.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Buchanan Bus Station.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Related Access Guides View
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is ramped.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the James Weir Link entrance on level 4.
• This entrance gives access to level 4 of the Royal College Building.
• There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
• There is step-free level access via lift at the main entrance.
• There are 5 other entrances.
• 3 of the other entrances have step-free level access via lift.
• 2 of the other entrances have stepped access.
• 2 of the other entrances have stepped access.
• The main entrance referred to in this section is the George Street entrance.
• The accessible route through the building is on Level 4 via the accessible lift from Level 1M and the ramp from the James Weir Building.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • Floors 1M to 6 have step-free access via lift.
  • Level 7 has stepped access only.
  • The Royal College is a large complex building built on the side of a hill with level changes throughout the building to access split levels, mainly overcome by lifts.
  • Step-free access to Level 2 front corridor from Level 2 is via a stair lift.
  • This lift bypasses steps at this location.
  • Access to Level 3 front corridor is via 10 steps.
  • These steps can be bypassed by using the front accessible lift from level 1M or level 4.
  • These steps have no handrails.
  • Access to the rear mezzanine floor is via 16 steps.
  • There are similar steps down from Level 3 down to the mezzanine at the same location.
  • Access to Level 5 rear left classrooms is via a slight ramp.
  • This ramp overcomes 3 steps at the same location.
  • Access to Level 6 rear classrooms is via 12 steps.
  • Access to Level 7 classrooms is via 22 steps.
  • There is stepped access only to Level 7 rooms.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: various classrooms on each floor at the rear of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • Some of the doors in circulation routes, particularly on Level 4 on accessible routes, are automatic.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 9 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located :-
    • Level 2 by the main lifts
    • Level 2 by the Montrose Street staircase 1 (closed at the time of survey June 2026)
    • Level 3 centre corridor by the main lifts
    • Level 3 middle cross building corridor by the service lift
    • Level 4 centre corridor by the main lifts
    • Level 4 right corridor near the James Weir link entrance
    • Level 5 centre corridor by the main lifts
    • Level 6 centre corridor by the main lifts
    • Level 6 off right corridor toward the rear of the building.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Female step-free standard toilet facilities are located :-
    • Level 2 centre corridor by main lifts
    • Level 3 centre corridor by main lifts
    • Level 4 left corridor
    • Level 5 centre corridor by main lifts
    • Level 6 front corridor.
  • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located :-
    • Level 2 centre corridor by main lifts
    • Level 3 centre corridor by main lifts
    • Level 4 centre corridor by main lifts
    • Level 5 left corridor
    • Level 6 centre corridor by main lifts.
  • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located :-
    • in all toilets with adaptations cubicles
    • Level 2 centre corridor by main lifts
    • Level 4 off the right corridor by James Weir link
    • Level 5 centre corridor by main lifts.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located :-
    • Level 4 off the right corridor near the James Weir link entrance
    • on the right Montrose Street staircase:
      between Level 2 and 3 are female toilets
      between Level 3 and 4 are male toilets
      between Level 4 and 5 are male toilets
      between Level 5 and 6 are female toilets.
  • There is a single step into the female standard toilet facilities on Level 4 room 459.
  • There is a slight ramp into the male standard toilet facilities on Level 6 at the top of the right stairs - Montrose Street.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located
    • Level 2 right staircase (closed for refurbishment June 2026)
    • Level 3 centre corridor by main lifts
    • Level 4 right corridor in toilet with adaptations cubicle
    • Level 5 centre corridor in toilet with adaptations cubicle
    • Level 6 centre corridor by main lifts.
  • Standard shower facilities are located
    • Level 4 off the right corridor near the James Weir link entrance.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
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• Teaching Rooms View
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  • View information on Royal College - RC440 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Royal College - RC447 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Royal College - RC471 - Assembly Hall (opens new tab).
  • View information on Royal College - RC501 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Royal College - RC503 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Royal College - RC513 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Royal College - RC538 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Royal College - RC540 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Royal College - RC546 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Royal College - RC557 (opens new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Caffeine Lab (opens new tab).

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Montrose Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The name of the car park is NCP Montrose Street.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
  • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
  • There is a permit holders University Car Park in the McCance Building basement, on Richmond Street off Montrose Street.

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James Weir Link Entrance - Accessible Route

• This entrance is located in the James Weir building entrance lobby off Montrose Street.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 152cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are 4 steps as you enter.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.

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George Street Entrance - Accessible Route

• This entrance is located at the front of the building on George Street. This is the main entrance into the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 214cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• This entrance leads to the Level 1 mezzanine entrance foyer. Step-free access to other floors, and the accessible route to the James Weir and Thomas Graham buildings via Level 4, is via the accessible lift on the left as you enter.

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Security Services Enquiry Desk - George Street Entrance

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• Location View
  • The reception is located on the left as you enter via the George Street entrance.
  • The distance from the George Street entrance is 8m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Main Lifts - Levels 2 to 6

• The lift surveyed is located in the centre corridor of the building.
• The distance from the James Weir link is 120m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are automatic doors along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The Levels 2 to 6 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 239cm (width) x 171cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • There are 3 lifts at this location.

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Accessible Front Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter via the front George Street entrance.
• The distance from the George Street entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The Levels 1M, 2 (lower), 3 (lower), 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 170cm (width) x 110cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Level 2 Platform Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the Level 2 right corridor.
• The distance from the accessible front lift is 55m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are automatic doors along the most accessible route.
• This lift is a stair lift.

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• Stair Lift View
  • The lower front corridor and the main right corridor on Level 2 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.

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Main Stairs - Entrance Lobby to Level 6

• The stairs are located at the front centre of the building.
• The entrance lobby and Levels 2 (lower), 2, 3 (lower), 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• The lower flights from the entrance lobby to Level 2 do not have handrails. From Levels 2 to 6 the staircase divides with a handrail either on the left or the right depending on which side you go.
• Care should be taken as the stair treads are unevenly worn.

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Right Stairs - Montrose Street

• The stairs are located in the right hand corridor on the Montrose Street side of the building.
• The Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell.
• There is a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There is an alternative staircase at the left rear, John Street that gives access to Levels 2 to 6.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 4 - RC453 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 4 on the right as you enter the building via the James Weir building link entrance, opposite the Caffeine Lab café.
  • The distance from the James Weir link entrance is 10m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 298cm (width) x 325cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 157cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 129cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 132cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a changing bench with a height of 40cm in the cubicle.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 6 - RC659 - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 6 at the rear of the building, in room 659.
  • The distance from the main lifts is 100m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 100cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 321cm (width) x 462cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 173cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 113cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 107cm and 149cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The wash basin is height adjustable.
  • The WC is a Clos-o-mat unit.
  • There is a height adjustable changing / treatment bench in the room with a length of 180cm.