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Potter Shop

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, 5/2 Bristo Square, Potterrow, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located off Potterrow to the left of the main entrance into the Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA), Potterrow.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 117cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 19:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 19:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 19:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the shop.
  • Floor surface along the shop is hard and smooth with some shiny finish.
  • There are no resting areas on the shop floor.
  • There is wall mounted signage.
  • There are no manual doors along the shop floor.

Counter

  • The counter is located to the right from the Potter Shop entrance.
  • The distance from the Potter Shop entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.