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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Robertson Trust library, group study rooms, quiet study rooms, law hub, computing facilities.
• Related link Craiglockhart Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/craiglockhart-building-5e81064e-7191-46f6-b40f-c89e7476d93f

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Craiglockhart Campus is located to the south west of the city centre area where parking is still strictly controlled.
    The nearest main roads are the A70 to the west and the A702 to the east which link the city bypass to the city centre.
    
  • There is a campus car park off Glenlockhart Road to the front of the building for permit holders and visitors with Blue Badge bays to the side of the Craiglockhart Building.
    There is on-street parking in the surrounding streets. Parking charges may vary depending upon which side of the street is used, see signage for details and restrictions.
    
• By Bus View
  • Several Lothian Buses services from the city centre stop close to the campus.
    Services 4, 10, 27 and 45 stop on Colinton Road at the "Craiglockhart Campus" bus stop.
    Service 36 stops on Glenlockhart Road at the "Craiglockhart Campus" bus stop.
    There is no direct bus service from Edinburgh Airport to the campus.
    Service 100 from the airport (Stance D) stops at Haymarket Station.
    Transfer to Dalry Place, and take Service 4 to "Craiglockhart Campus".
    Up to the minute "real time" bus timetable information is now available at the majority of bus stops across the city.
    Information panels provided next to the majority of bus stops let you know when the next bus services will be arriving, or if there has been a delay.
    
• By Train View
  • Slateford station is just under a mile from the campus.
    Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket stations are situated in the city centre.
    From Waverley Station Lothian Buses 4 or 10 from Princes Street or 45 from North Bridge link to the Craiglockhart Campus.
    From Haymarket Station Lothian Bus 4 from Dalry Road links to the Craiglockhart Campus.
    Edinburgh has rail links throughout the UK.
    The East Coast mainline links Edinburgh and London King’s Cross in around 4 hours.
    Glasgow is about 45 minutes by train. York, Newcastle, Inverness or Aberdeen can be reached in about 2 hours.
    All trains arrive at Waverley Station in the centre of the city, although some trains also stop at Haymarket, which is a smaller station in the West End.
    
• By Tram View
  • The nearest Tram station is Balgreen Tram Station, 1.9 miles from the campus, linking to the Airport and the City Centre.
    Haymarket Station is more convenient with a direct bus link, by Lothian Buses route 4.
• Useful Links View
  • To view Edinburgh Trams accessibility information and journey planner website please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • To view Scotland’s national public transport information service Traveline’s accessibility information website please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • To view Lothian Buses accessibility information and journey planner website please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Inclusion Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 455 2929.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability and Inclusion Team provide advice and guidance about support for students with disabilities. Staff are available with knowledge of specialist technology, software and equipment who can help, advise and support students on their use in their research and studies.
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0333 900 6040.
• Email:https://www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us.
• This page gives more information on the Support Services available for students.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0333 900 6040.
• Email: [email protected].
• This page gives more information regarding the applications process.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 455 3713.
• Email: [email protected].
• Details of the types of University accommodation available, and how to apply.
• To see more information on Security please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 455 6119.
• Email: [email protected].
• The security team is available 24 hours a day. They are responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for all students and staff and are the first point of contact in an emergency. The security team also look after access to all the University's buildings, car parking control, lost property, and out-of-hours maintenance and health and safety reporting.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Craiglockhart Campus - Car Parks A to G)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front and to the sides of the Craiglockhart Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Craiglockhart Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the main entrance and accessible entrance.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the building.
• Comments View
  • The parking is divided into 7 car parks, A to G.
  • There is Blue Badge parking and a drop off area in Car Park H to the right side of the building.
  • A parking permit is required to park in the university car parks. There is an annual charge for parking permits.
  • Visitors, apart from Blue Badge holders, are requested to contact the university in advance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is a path at the base of the ramp that gives slight sloped access to the Blue Badge parking in Car Park H and drop off area.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the building near the Blue Badge parking.
  • There is ramped/sloped or 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) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Other Floors (New Building - Stair 1)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3.
  • The stairs are located directly ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • This staircase is seen in photographs 1 to 8. Stair 3 is at the front end of the new corridor serving floors 0, 1, 2, 3 (photographs 9 to 12)). Stair 4 is at the rear end of the new corridor on level 2 serving floors 2, 3 with emergency exit only at level 1 direct outside (Photographs 13 to 16).
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are fire escape on stair 4 at level 1.

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Lift (New Building - Lift L36)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg 13 persons.
• The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 0 to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

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Reception (Help Desk)

• Library Help Desk is located on the right as you enter the library.
• The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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• Comments View
  • The induction loop is to the left of the desk.

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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 varied.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 14 days to process an order.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable table and height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes MyReader, book scanner.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on level 0 in the main corridor in the New Building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on level 0 in the main corridor in the New Building.