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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Stirling Court Hotel is a large hotel and conference venue, located near Stirling with transport links from both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
  • There are 100 bedrooms in total.
  • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
  • There are 4 bedrooms with adaptations.
  • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms with adaptations.
  • None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
  • All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Bridge of Allan.
  • The nearest bus station is Stirling University Bus Hub.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The first and second floors can be accessed via a standard lift.
  • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a manual wheelchair, vibrating pillows, bath mats, a designated safe space, a water bowl for assistance dogs, mobility scooter charging facilities and a hearing assistance system (on request).
  • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Diversity and Inclusion Training.
• Toilet and Changing Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located near reception and in the conference areas.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located near reception and in the conference areas.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations near reception.

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Parking

• The car park is located in front of the hotel.
• The car park is open air/surface.
• There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
• There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
• The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a dropped kerb without tactile paving and uneven surfaces.
• Parking is free for all users.
• There are 8 electric vehicle charging points.
• The charging points require an app.
• EV charge points are located within Cottrell Car Park at the rear of the Pathfoot Building, also at the Polwarth Building. Users are required to purchase a valid parking permit or pay for parking.
  A maximum charging time of 4 hours applies.
• The venue has a drop-off point.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the hotel.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead after entering.
• The journey time to this reception from the entrance is approximately 1 minute.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 119cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user .
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Seating available in this area includes: sofas and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

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Entrance (Dalwhinnie Bar)

• This entrance is located off the reception area.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (Dalwhinnie Bar)

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• Location and Service View
  • The Dalwhinnie Bar is located next to the reception area.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• Order and Payment View
  • The bar was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the left hand side of the room.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

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Entrance (Abbey Craig Restaurant)

• This entrance is located through the Dalwhinnie bar.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Abbey Craig Restaurant)

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• Location and Service View
  • The Abbey Craig Restaurant is located on the ground floor, through the Dulwhinnie Bar.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • This area has buffet counters, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is available on an online app.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• Order and Payment View
  • The buffet counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the rear of the restaurant.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 88cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The width of the doors leading to rear patio area is 132cm.

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Room (Windows on the Wallace Conservatory)

• The room is located off reception, adjacent to the bar and restaurant.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors which open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 175cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Announcements are in person.
• There is a double manual door with an opening width of 175cm leading to the patio area.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the conference corridor, near reception.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a toilet roll holder on the dropdown rail, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.
  • There is another toilet with adaptations along this corridor.

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Room (Glendevon)

• The room is located on the ground floor, in the conference corridor near reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors which open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 182cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Announcements are in person.
• The layout of this room may change, depending on the event.

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Room (Blairlogie)

• The room is located on the ground floor, in the conference corridor near reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors which open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Announcements are in person.
• The layout of this room may change, depending on the event.

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Room (Hermitage)

• The room is located on the ground floor, in the conference corridor near reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors which open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and long tables.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• Announcements are in person.
• The layout of this room may change, depending on the event.

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Room (Blair)

• The room is located on the ground floor, in the conference corridor near reception.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors which open away from you.
• The door has an open extension leaf.
• The width of the opening is 148cm.
• There are two identical entrance doors leading into this room from the corridor.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Announcements are in person.
• The layout of this room may change, depending on the event.
  A stage can be requested for this room.
  There is an alternative exterior entrance door into this room that can also be used during larger events.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located off the conference corridor.
• The journey time to this lift from reception is approximately 2 minutes.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The first and second floors are accessed by this lift.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located near reception.
• The first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 19 steps between floors which are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Room 129 - Twin/King)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The journey time to this bedroom from the lift is approximately 5 minutes.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 102cm.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has two single beds which can be pushed together.
  • The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 22cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 129 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 87cm.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 166cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat, wall-mounted grab rails and dropdown rails.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

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Standard Bedroom (Room 124 - Queen)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and a lift.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• There is numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 107cm.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 92cm.
• The bedroom has a double bed.
• The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
• The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.

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Standard Ensuite (Room 124)

• There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
• The ensuite door opens outwards.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand towel available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.
• The ensuite has a pedal bin.
• The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
• The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
• The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
• The shower controls are twist/turn.