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North Court

Hillhead Student Village, Don Street, Aberdeen, AB24 1WU

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Introduction

  • North Court comprises three similar blocks, 34, 35 and 36.
  • Block 36 was surveyed.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • The Hillhead Student Village on the south bank of the River Don close to Seaton Park.
      From Aberdeen centre take the A856 King Street north through Old Aberdeen.
      After the St Machar Drive/School Road junction with King Street, continue 500m north and turn left on to Don Street.
      Follow the road up the hill and after 650m turn left into the Hillhead Student Village.
    • Parking around the site is free. There are free car parks and on street parking. Blue Badge bays are available around the site.
  • By Bus View
    • The 1A, 20 and N20 all the serve the Student Village. The number 20 bus links directly from the city centre via the Old Aberdeen University Campus.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest railway station is Aberdeen. Either take a taxi from the taxi rank at the station, or take the number 20 bus from Guild Street outside the station.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by anybody.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located at the entrance to North Court with additional parking in front of each block.
    • 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 not accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay to Block 36 is at the rear of Hillhead Central Building. It is 430cm wide by 500cm deep. It is 60m from the main entrance to Block 36.

Site/Campus Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Don Street.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Hillhead Central Building/Wavell House.
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • 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 Hillhead campus.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Hillhead campus.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is stepped 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) is / are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance and up to the car park.
    • There is / are 15+ 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 have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
    • The stairs are approximately 9m from the entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the flats on the first and second floors.

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