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McArthur Pavilion

The University of Edinburgh, Peffermill Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5LEL

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Overview

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Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • McArthur Pavilion has 3 entrances, all entrances have a single step to access and manual doors.
  • The entrances are not signed.
  • The changing rooms 1-4 entrance has a single step to access.
    The changing room 5-10 entrance has a single step to access.
    The classroom entrance has a single step to access.
  • The building is divided into 2 main areas.
    For changing rooms 1 to 4 please use the changing rooms 1-4 entrance.
    For changing rooms 5 to 10 please use the changing rooms 5-10 entrance.
    Access to the classroom is on the right in the doorway of the changing rooms 1-4 entrance.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
    Some floor surfaces in the classroom are uneven in places with other parts of the room having flooring with a shiny surface.
  • There are resting/seating areas in some circulation areas.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There are some manual doors in some circulation corridors.
    Please note the fire evacuation strategy for this building relies on the ability to self-transfer in to an evacuation chair.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are no toilets with adaptations at this venue.
    • The female toilet facilities are located at the rear left of the building, ahead and to the left as you enter the changing rooms 1-4 entrance.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located directly ahead as you enter the changing rooms 1-4 entrance.
    • The male toilet facilities are located ahead and to the right as you enter the changing rooms 5-10 entrance.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on both sides of the pavilion.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the McArthur Pavilion.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Changing Rooms 1-4)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the McArthur Pavilion.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 1)

  • The changing room surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the changing rooms 1-4 entrance.
  • The distance from the changing rooms 1-4 entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench and a chair/stool.
  • Additional features include: coat hooks.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are three other similar changing rooms within the left-hand side of the Pavilion.

Entrance (Changing Rooms 5-10)

  • This entrance is located at the front, on the right-hand side of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 5)

  • The changing room surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the changing rooms 5-10 entrance.
  • The distance from the changing rooms 5-10 entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
  • Additional features include: coat hooks.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are five other similar changing rooms within the right-hand side of the Pavilion.
    There is a height-adjustable physio table available in changing room 5 only.