Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Muslim Prayer Room is located on the basement floor of the Hugh Nisbet Building.
- Hugh Nisbet Building link (new tab) - click here.
Getting Here (Edinburgh Campus)
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By Road
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- Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus is located between the A71 and A70 near Currie, adjacent to the western A720 Edinburgh Bypass, near the M8 interchange.
- There is designated Blue Badge parking across the campus. Please display your Blue Badge at all times. There is permit-free parking for visitors, students and staff in car parks A, B, H, I, and J only. Other car parks are for university permit holders only. Please refer to the university parking map for further details. This may be downloaded at here (opens in a new tab).
- For more information on parking at the university campus and the parking map please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The University campus is served by Lothian buses 25, X25, 34, 45, 63 and N25/N34.
- For more information on Lothian Bus services and routes please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Curriehill.
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill. to the south of the campus, less than 1 mile away. There is step-free access to all platforms but may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms is via the street. There is no ramp available to board the trains.
Edinburgh Park is also close (1.5 miles) and has step-free access to all stations, and interchange facilities with the Edinburgh tram network, but no ramp to board the trains.
The main Edinburgh stations of Haymarket (4 miles) and central Edinburgh Waverly (6 miles) can be reached using public transport or taxi. - For more information on train services an facilities at Curriehill please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on on local and national rail services to Edinburgh and details on other stations please click here (opens new tab).
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is Edinburgh Park.
- Edinburgh Park station is the nearest Edinburgh Trams stop with links to the airport and city centre.
- For more information on tram services in Edinburgh between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on Edinburgh Park station please click here.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Building Parking (Third Gait)
- 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 Blue Badge holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located off the Third Gait.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 490cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 125cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the West Side (Third Gait) entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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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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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (West Side Entrance (Third Gait) - Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the west of the building, off the Third Gait.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor, between the Careers and Graduates Futures Centre and Student Services.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Hairdresser, Thins Bookshop'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 96cm (3ft 2in).
Outside Access (Prayer Room Staircase Entrance - Lower Ground Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located down to the right of the East Side Entrance.
- This entrance gives access to the stairs between the Prayer Room and ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Hugh Nesbit Building'.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 64cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading down to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located between the two sets of doors.
- There is/are 10 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Entrance (Muslim Prayer Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the basement floor.
- This entrance gives access to the Muslim prayer room corridor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Prayer Room'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 111cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- There is bench seating at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Hugh Nisbet Building.
Standard Toilet(s) (Toilets & Wudhu)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the Muslim Prayer Room entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is 58cm high bench seating in the Wudhu washing facility.
- The male Wudhu facility offers 22cm high steps between seating.
SafeZone
- SafeZone is a free app based system for students and staff that enhances their personal safety. SafeZone extends the reach of campus safety and security, to cater for the real time needs of the people who use campus every day. It provides a quick and easy way for users to alert SafeGuarding Services, when help or assistance is needed.
- For information about the SafeZone please click here.