Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- This campus is located on the north side of the city, off of Crewe Road South.
- The campus has many small car parks which are all owned by the NHS.
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By Bus
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- Many bus routes run down Crewe Road South and bus stops also run along the same road. Some bus routes go further into the hospital grounds and stop outside different buildings. Please see the link below for more information.
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By Train
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- The closest train station to the campus is Edinburgh Waverley, which is 1.9 miles away so a bus or taxi would be required.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the University website for details on travelling to the campus by car or train.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries website for planning train journeys.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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 and 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).
- Telephone Number: [email protected].
Outside Access (Clock Tower Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- 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 154cm (5ft 1in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Fire Doors)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Getting to the Library
- Upon entering through the Clock Tower Entrance, turn left through the doors (photograph 1).
- Follow the corridor for 20 meters (photograph 2) before turning left again down another corridor (photograph 3).
- Finally coming to the double doors (photograph 4), go through the doors to find yourself in the final corridor leading to the library.
Entrance (Library Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the medical library.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There are two sets of manual, heavy, double doors between the building entrance and 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
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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 in the corridor leading to the library entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
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Comments
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- There are security barriers located just inside the entrance and have a width of 92cm.
Reception
- The reception is located to the left as you enter.
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the library entrance.
- 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 bright.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 7 days to process an order.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the library entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor leading to the library.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 200cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 122cm (4ft).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 in th corridor leading to the library.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 8m from the library 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.