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Holyrood Room

John McIntyre Conference Centre, The University of Edinburgh, Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY

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  • The Holyrood Room is located on floor 1 of the John McIntyre Conference Centre, through Centro and to the left.
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  • The most accessible route has a lift, manual doors and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter The Holyrood Room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • The door has a high 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.
  • Floor coverings are not even and could potentially cause a trip hazard.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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.
  • The height of the lectern is 105cm.
  • The lectern is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a television screen.
  • Wiring around the lectern could cause a trip hazard.