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Talbot Rice Gallery

The University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Talbot Rice Gallery is located to the South West of the Old College. The Gallery is a located on the second and third floors. .
    • There is 1 main lift within the Gallery. There is one main staircase to access the Gallery and two staircases within the Old College. .
    • The floors are signed as Ground, Second and Third. .
    • The Edinburgh Law School - South West is accessed via the same entrance as the Talbot Rice Gallery. .
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue does not have its own car park.
    • There is on-street standard parking.
    • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
    • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh Bus Station.
  • Related Access Guides View

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 the Talbot Gallery.
  • The entrance is signed as Talbot Rice Gallery.
  • The main entrance provides step-free access via ramp to the main lift or the staircase leading the Gallery.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout gallery.
  • The floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are some seating areas within the gallery.
  • There is signage located throughout the building.

Emergency Egress for Building

  • General Building Information View
    • Please note the fire evacuation strategy from the upper floors of this building relies on the ability to self-transfer into an evacuation chair.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the second floor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the adapted toilet.

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.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to your left on entrance.
  • The distance from entrance is 10m.
  • Ground, Second and Third Floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.

Stairs (Staircase to the Gallery)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the top of the ramp after the set of doors at the second entrance.
  • The Ground floor and Second Floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is only one handrail covering the first six steps.

Reception (Gallery Reception)

  • The reception is located next to the gallery entrance.
  • The distance from lift is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 86cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Exhibition Space

  • This area is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: There is a slight slope on the third floor between gallery areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: There are five 14cm steps to access some of the gallery on the second floor these steps are overcome via a platform lift.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The following may be experienced here: lighting effects.
  • There is background noise.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Display information includes: information boards and televisions/screens.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via an information booklet.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the tour.
  • The information booklet is available in large print.

Lift (Second Floor Level Change Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located on the second floor of the gallery.
  • The distance from main lift is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 110cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Staircase Between Floors 2 and 3)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the lower level of the gallery on the second floor.
  • 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is a spiral staircase between the upper part of floors 2 and floor 3.

Toilet with Adaptations (Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located near the platform lift on the second floor of the gallery.
    • The distance from the main lift is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.