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Summary

• For information about the opening hours please click here.
• Amenities at this site include: a reception, a café, exhibition rooms and a shop.
• There is onsite parking available here and there is no designated Blue Badge parking.
• The most accessible entrance has level step free access, an automatic door and manual doors.
• There are 2 step-free entrances.
• This does include the main entrance.
• The entrance surveyed is the main entrance at the front of the building.
• There is step free access once inside with lift access to other floors.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• This venue also has the following available: seating, large print information, audio description, a clearly signed hearing assistance system and facilities for assistance dogs.
• The sensory pack includes: sensory maps. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
• At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: step free standard toilets and accessible toilets.
• There is/are 3 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
• The accessible toilet surveyed can be found on the first floor.
• This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 25m from the entrance.
• The standard toilet surveyed can be found on the first floor.

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Parking

• This venue has a car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• Obstacles from the Blue Badge bays to the entrance include: slopes/ramps and uneven surfaces.
• Nearby parking includes: a public car park.
• Fountain Park car park is located approximately 300 metres from the venue.

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Public Transport

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• Buses 1, 34 and 35 stop at Gilmore Park bus stop, which is approximately 50 metres from the venue.
• The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
• The train station is approximately 1.5 miles from the venue.

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Entrance

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at this entrance.
• There are double manual doors which is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 114cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There is a single automatic door which open towards you.
• The door is activated by a push pad which is not at a suitable height for seated users (between 75cm - 100cm).
• The width of the opening is 89cm.

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Reception

• There is step-free level access to this reception.
• The height of the reception counter is 101cm.
• There is a low level desk or counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access via lift, throughout the majority of the venue.
• There are bench seats and chairs without armrests throughout the building.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Some of the flooring in the venue has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.

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Eating and Drinking (Holy Cow Cafe)

• This is a café which serves hot and cold snacks.
• There is step-free access to this area, via lift.
• There is table service (on request only), a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff can provide assistance.
• Menu types include; handheld menus and written wall menus.
• Menus are easy to read.
• The following are available here: drinking straws, takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery and a portable card machine for payment.
• There is background noise here which varies, depending on the time of day.
• There is a hearing assistance system which is not signed.
• There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
• The seating area has: chairs with armrests, room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm), chairs without armrests, tables which are accessible to wheelchair users and long tables.
• The seating area does not have: a priority table.
• There are some tables which are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
• Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.

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Shop

• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 120cm.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
• Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
• Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
• There is step-free level access to the till(s).
• The height of the counter is 100cm.
• There is a low level till at the recommended height for seated users (between 76cm - 86cm).
• The till has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
• Services/facilities available in the shop include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Gallery 1)

• There is step-free level access to and throughout this area.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial.
• The area has a hearing assistance system which is not signed.
• There are bench seats in this area.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
• Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.

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Attraction / Exhibit (Gallery 2)

• There is step-free access to and throughout this area, via lift.
• The majority of walkways are 150cm+ wide.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial.
• The area has a hearing assistance system which is not signed.
• There are no seats in this area.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.

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Activity (Print Studio)

• The activity is internal.
• There is step-free access to the activity, via lift.
• The activity is staffed at specific times.
• The activity does not have a hearing assistance system.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• The activity has: high stools and stools.
• The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the tables.
• This area is for pre-booked sessions.

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Stairs

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
• There are 14 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.

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Lift

• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• The lift overcomes a small level change.
• Externally the lift has: tactile markings, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm), a door with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, Braille markings and buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings.
• The lift door opening width is 149cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 250cm.
• Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, tactile markings, Braille markings, buttons with a low colour contrast to the surroundings, a visual floor indicator and controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm).

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Outdoor Spaces

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in the Holy Cow Cafe.
  • There is step-free level access at this access point.
  • There are doors to access the outside space. The doors are automatic and operated by a push pad to exit and enter. The doors are 130cm wide.
• Outdoor Spaces View
  • Surfaces for the outdoor spaces include: concrete or tarmac.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located on the first floor.
• There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 10m from the lift.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
• The door has a lever twist lock.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 87cm.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 225cm x 180cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 114cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a spatula flush on the non transfer side.
• The following grab rails are available: a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a horizontal grab rail on the door.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 93cm.
• The height of the baby change is 82cm.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
• There is a shelf located where it is not reachable.
• The shelf is not positioned between 85cm and 105cm and does not have minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
• The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
• The cubicle also has: a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail, the floor and the toilet seat.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
• There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
• The gender neutral toilet was surveyed.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.

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User Reviews

• Check out reviews of this venue from disabled people on Euan’s Guide, the disabled access review website (opens new tab).