Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include self catering accommodation.
- Related link Firbush Point Field Centre.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/the-university-of-edinburgh/firbush-point-field-centre
- Related link Firbush Boathouse & Resource Centre.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/the-university-of-edinburgh/firbush-boathouse-rescource-centre
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The centre is located on the west of Loch Tay via it's south road. From the south and west take the A827 towards Killin from the A85, turning onto the south Loch Tay road just before the Falls of Dochart Bridge. The centre is 2.5 miles along the road. From the north east take the A827 towards Kenmore, turning just before the village onto the south Loch Tay road. The centre is 14 miles along the road, past Ardeonaig.
- There is parking on the right as you enter the gates.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Crianlarich, 15.5 miles to the west. From the east, Dunkeld & Birnam is 42.5 miles away, or round to the north Rannoch is 35 miles.
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Useful Links
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- University of Edinburgh travel guide, maps and PDF.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0131 650 6828.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Recruitment & Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0131 650 4360.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on The University of Edinburgh Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0131 667 1971.
- To see more information on Student Administration please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0131 650 2845.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Edinburgh University Student's Association please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- There are suitable areas for assistance dog toileting in the surrounding woodlands or via staff assistance.
Site/Campus Car Park
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right as you enter the gates.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Firbush Point Chalets.
- 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 not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the buildings.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the buildings.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- The car park is located in front of each chalet.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The car park is located to the right as you enter the gates, next to the chalets.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Chalet Entrances)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located leading up from the driveway to 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 (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The first 3 steps are to the right of the building (photograph 1).
- There are handrails on both sides at the final 4 steps (photograph 2).
- The first chalet to the rear has 14 steps to access (photograph 3).
- The second chalet to the rear has 10 steps (photograph 4).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 7 rooms in total.
- There are 7 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 0 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The venue does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are standard rooms on the ground floor.
- There is level access to ground floor rooms.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are not standard rooms on other floors.
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Comments
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- There are 3 rooms in the front chalet and 2 rooms in each of the rear chalets.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located within the Firbush Point Field Centre (main accommodation building).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located off the main hallway.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 4m from the chalet entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
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Comments
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- There are 51cm high baths with overhead showers available in these bathrooms.