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Concourse

Appleton Tower, The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9LE

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Access To

  • The Concourse is located on the ground floor of Appleton Tower.
  • View information on Appleton Tower (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Concourse.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located on the ground floor of Appleton Tower.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.