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The Lord Provost Elder Room

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

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  • The Lord Provost Elder Room is located on the ground floor of the Old College South.
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  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, a steep ramp or slope, manual doors and patterned flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into The Lord Provost Elder Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a meeting room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • This room has a television screen.
  • The raised fireplace hearth could present a potential trip hazard.
    There is a link between this room and The Lee Room.