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Edinburgh Law School - South West

University of Edinburgh, Old College, Central Area, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 3DF

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is a step-free approach to the entrance from West College Street,, which has a permanently held open doorway with a width of over 100cm.
    The pavement leading to the entrance has a drop kerb.
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  • There is a stepped approach from Old College Courtyard.
  • There is a single main entrance to both the Talbot Gallery and Edinburgh Law School - South West.
  • The entrance is signed as Talbot Rice Gallery.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access via ramp to the ground floor.
  • There is a set of stairs after two sets of doors and a lift after three sets of doors that lead directly into the Talbot Rice Gallery.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the area.
  • There are 18cm steps to access the PHD Community kitchen and the gender neutral standard toilets.
  • Floor surfaces are a mixture of carpeted areas and areas that are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There is a bench in the circulation area.
  • There is some wayfinding signage in the area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located after the steps leading to the PHD Community Kitchen.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off West College Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a third set of manual double doors to access the Edinburgh Law School South West and the Talbot Gallery Lift. The double doors open towards you and have a width of 140cm after the ramp.
    There is then single manual door that opens towards you with a width of 90cm to access the Edinburgh Law School South West.