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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; accommodation, standard toilets, a common room/games room, study space, IT suite, communal kitchens and a dining hall.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located along the corridors interspersed between accommodation.
  • Standard shower facilities are located along the corridors interspersed between accommodation.
  • There are 273 accommodation rooms in total.
    There are no adapted rooms.
    There is standard accommodation on the ground floor and other floors and they are accessible by lift.
    There are ensuites and shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
    No adjoining rooms are available for carers.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • McIntosh Hall is located off the A91 Links Crescent, on North Street.
  • There is no building parking for students or visitors.
    There is a public car park within 200m of the building named Murray Place Car Park which is free for all users.
  • For more information on public parking at Murray Place please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on City Road, in both directions.
    The bus stop is served by a number of bus routes, including bus route 92, linking with most of the university campuses and the town centre.
  • For more information on bus services to St Andrews please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Leuchars.
  • There is ramped access to platforms and a ramp available to access trains at Leuchars (for St Andrews).
    The station is located on bus routes 42, 99, 99A, 99B, 99C, 99D between Dundee City Centre and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    The station is also located on bus route 94A between Newburgh and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    There is a taxi rank with a taxi kiosk within the station.
  • For more information on train services and facilities at Leuchars please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on accessibility at Leuchars (AccessAble guide) please click here (opens new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Leuchars (for St Andrews) Train Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • St Andrews Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• Student Accommodation Services, Butts Wynd, St Andrews. KY16 9AL.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01344 462 510.
• Email: accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Disabilities Team, Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
• To see more information on Disabilities Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: disability@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Admissions, University of St Andrews, St Katharine's West, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AX.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 150.
• Email: admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Murray Place Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Murray Place.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to McIntosh Hall.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'University of St Andrews McIntosh Hall'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 157cm (5ft 2in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 113cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the main entrance.
  • There is/are 7 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the canteen.
  • There is stepped access to some accommodation and shower rooms on floors A to C which have 1 to 3 steps along the corridor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and wood.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played at times in common rooms.

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Lift

• The lift is located down the corridor to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are A, B, C and D.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 106cm (3ft 7in x 3ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located throughout the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are A, B, C, D and E.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are adjustable.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the canteen.
  • The canteen is located on Level D.
  • There is stepped access to the canteen.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; online menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are not available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 87cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 87cm.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 87cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 87cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Staff are unable to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 67cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 89cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• Knee recesses are not at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 67cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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Library and Computer Room

• The library and computer room is located on floor E, down the corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
• There is step free level access.
• There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast and a width of 84cm to enter. The door opens away from you.
• There is textual signage on the door reading "Library & Computer Room"
• There are chairs without armrests.
• There are desks which are suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is little to no background noise in this area.
• The floors are wood with a shiny finish.
• The lighting is moderate to good and is not adjustable.

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Study Space

• The study space is located on floor C, along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
• There is step free level access into the room and throughout.
• There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast and a width of 95cm to enter. The door opens away from you.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• There are desks which are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Furniture can be moved to create room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is little to no background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels are varied and not adjustable.

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Common Room

• The common room is located along the corridor to the left of the main entrance and is 95m from the entrance.
• There is step free level access.
• There is a double manual door with a high colour contrast and a width of 140cm to enter. The door opens towards you.
• There is written text signage on the door which reads "Common Room".
• There are chairs without armchairs and sofas.
• There are desks and coffee tables, some of which are suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is a vending machine in this area.
• The floor is wood and has a shiny finish.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting is varied and not adjustable.

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Laundry

• The laundry room is located on level E, to the furthest left of the building.
• There is step free level access.
• There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast and a width of 79cm to enter. The door opens away from you.
• There is then a narrow open gap of 69cm to pass through.
• There is textual signage on the door which read "Laundry".
• There are washers and driers at a suitable height for use by a wheelchair user.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting is varied and not adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the corridor to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 90m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are varied.