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Kirkland Room

South Hall Complex, The University of Edinburgh, Pollock Halls of Residence, 18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AR

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  • The Kirkland Room is located immediately to the left as you enter the building through the South Hall Complex main entrance.
  • View information on South Hall Complex (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and shiny flooring.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Kirkland Room.
  • There are double manual doors which open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There are a second set of double manual doors which open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Room (The Kirkland Room)

  • The distance from the South Hall Complex main entrance (second set of doors) is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and high tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a water dispenser.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Depending on the event taking place, chairs may be provided and the room may be laid out differently.