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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.
1-7 Roxburgh Street.
A GUIDE TO ACCESS AND FACILITIES.
Address:
1-7 Roxburgh Street,
Edinburgh,
E H 8 9 T A.
Telephone number:
0131 650 9090.
Campus map link:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/?building=roxburgh-street
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Alternative Format.
If you require this document in an alternative format (e.g. large print) please
contact the Estates and Buildings Department or email [email protected],
telephone 0131 650 2470 or write to:
Estates and Buildings,
The University of Edinburgh,
Design Group Office,
11 Infirmary Street,
Edinburgh,
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Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Note:
A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is required for all staff
and students unable to self-evacuate in an emergency. Provision for
staff/students/visitors who are unable to self-evacuate is the
responsibility of the organiser of the class/lecture/event/meeting. While
the School is responsible for preparing this, staff and students requiring
assistance should confirm the evacuation arrangements.
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Table of Contents.
Introduction
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Location
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Map
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Perspective View
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Parking
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Outside Access
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Reception
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Lift
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Stairs
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Toilets
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Department Locations
Floor Plans
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Contact Information
Links
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Opening Hours
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Disabled Access Guide for 1-7 Roxburgh Street.
This building has not been designed for or adapted for use by persons in
wheelchairs and persons who have difficulty with mobility or are infirm. There is
currently no wheelchair access to this building. Seating and standard toilets are
available.
Introduction.
1-7 Roxburgh Street houses two wholly-owned subsidiary companies of the
University of Edinburgh. These include Edinburgh Research and Innovation
Ltd and Research into Results Ltd.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation Ltd are responsible for pre-award
research support services, management of technology transfer activities,
consultancy services, company formation and incubation facilities.
Research into Results' principal activity is the delivery of research and project
management services in the area of international development. This
specifically includes assisting projects and funders to enhance impact from
academic research.
Location.
1-7 Roxburgh Street is located within what is referred to as the Central
Campus of the University of Edinburgh which is well served by public
transport. The building is within approximately a quarter of a mile of the city
centre and is within approximately one mile of the main student residences at
Pollock Halls.
The nearest railway line is at Waverley Station in the city centre.
The nearest bus stops are located on Holyrood Road and South Bridge in
excess of 200 metres of 1-7 Roxburgh Street. The number 36 Lothian bus
service stops on Holyrood Road and numerous other services stop on South
Bridge (see map on the following page). Details of timetables are available
from Lothian Buses, from their offices within the city and online from:
http://www.mybustracker.co.uk.
Persons arriving by vehicle can access 1-7 Roxburgh Street from Drummond
Street via South Bridge, or alternatively from East Adam Street via the
Pleasance (see map on the following page). Detailed directions are available
from: http://www.research-innovation.ed.ac.uk/ContactUs/Howtofindus.aspx.
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1-7 Roxburgh Street Location Map.
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1-7 Roxburgh Street Perspective View.
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Parking.
Within the Central Campus there are numerous parking spaces. Anyone
wishing to park within a university bay must display a valid parking permit.
This includes staff, students, visitors and contractors.
There is a university car park located off Drummond Street to the front of the
neighbouring Old Infirmary (Geography) Building (see location map).
Car park to the front of the Old Infirmary Building image.
This car park contains a disabled parking bay. However, pedestrian egress
from this car park is via several steps which do not incorporate handrails.
Disabled parking bay image.
Steps image.
If you do not hold a valid permit and require use of a university bay, it is
recommended that contact is made with Transport & Parking prior to your
journey (see contact information page).
City of Edinburgh Council ‘pay and display’ parking bays are located along
Roxburgh Street, East Adam Street and Drummond Street (see location map).
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These street surfaces comprise granite setts and there are limited drop kerbs
to the adjacent footpaths.
Roxburgh Street ‘pay and display’ parking image.
East Adam Street ‘pay and display’ parking image.
Drummond Street ‘pay and display’ parking image.
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Outside Access.
1-7 Roxburgh Street has three operational entrances.
Access point map.
The main entrance is located at the front of number 5 Roxburgh Street.
Main entrance image.
Access to the main entrance is via four steps which have railings on both
sides. The main entrance door is secure (although is usually fastened open
during opening hours), is single width, opens inwards and has a threshold
step at the base. There is a card proximity reader/keypad located to the left of
the main entrance door and there is an intercom call point located within the
main entrance lobby.
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A secondary entrance is located adjacent Drummond Street, at the side of
number 1 Roxburgh Street.
Footpath leading to secondary entrance image.
Secondary entrance image.
Access to the secondary entrance is via five steps which have railings on both
sides. The secondary entrance door is secure and requires a valid university
smartcard to access. There is a swipe card access point and an intercom call
point located at the top of the steps and to the right of the secondary entrance
door. The entrance door is heavy, opens inwards and has a threshold step at
the base.
There is a further entrance located at the front of number 7 Roxburgh Street,
which provides direct access to the Research into Results department.
Research into Results entrance image.
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Access to the Research into Results entrance is via four steps which have a
handrail on the left and a railing on the right. The entrance door is secure and
requires a valid university smartcard to access. There is a swipe card access
point and an intercom call point located at the top of the steps and to the right
of the entrance door. The entrance door opens inwards and has a threshold
step at the base.
If you are visiting 1-7 Roxburgh Street for the first time, the main entrance is
the recommended access point.
There is not currently a disabled call point at any of the entrances. If you have
mobility difficulties and intend to access 1-7 Roxburgh Street, it is therefore
recommended that contact is made with Building Management prior to your
journey (see contact information page). Access is not currently suitable for
wheelchair users and is not recommended for persons with severe mobility
difficulties.
Reception.
There is a reception which incorporates a waiting area.
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Upon entering the building at the main entrance, the reception can be
accessed by proceeding through the first door on the left (see ground
floor plan).
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The reception desk is not recessed.
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Lighting levels are good.
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There is no induction loop.
Reception desk image.
Lift.
There is no lift.
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Stairs.
All floors are accessible by stairs.
Stairs image.
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All stairs have colour contrasting nosings.
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All stairwells have a handrail to one or both sides.
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There are several individual steps located throughout the building (see
floor plans).
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The lighting level is fair in stairwells B.Z2, G.Z1 and 1.Z1 (see floor
plans).
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The lighting level in all other stairwells is good.
Toilets.
There is not an accessible toilet.
Standard toilets are located on all floors (see floor plans).
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Ground Floor
Basement
Floor
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This floor comprises:
First Floor
This floor comprises:
This floor comprises:
Second Floor
This floor comprises:
Department Locations.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation Ltd.
Brewster Room.
Staff Offices.
Standard Toilets.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation Ltd.
Monro Room.
Staff Offices.
Standard Toilets.
Research into Results Ltd.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation Ltd.
Reception.
Staff Offices.
Standard Female Toilet.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation Ltd.
Staff Room.
Staff Offices.
Meeting Room.
Standard Toilets.
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Floor Plans.
- The following three pages contain floor plans. This page contains the basement floor plan.
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- This page contains the ground floor plan.
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- This page contains the first floor plan.
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- This page contains the second floor plan.
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Opening Hours.
Monday.
Tuesday.
Wednesday.
Thursday.
Friday.
Saturday.
Sunday.
9am-5pm.
9am-5pm.
9am-5pm.
9am-5pm.
9am-5pm.
Closed.
Closed.
Contact Information.
Edinburgh Research and Innovation Ltd:
0131 650 9090.
[email protected]
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Research into Results Ltd:
0131 650 9014.
Telephone number:
Email:
Telephone number:
Building Manager:
Susan Hansen-Just.
0131 650 9040.
[email protected]
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Transport & Parking:
0131 650 9101.
[email protected]
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University Switchboard:
0131 650 1000.
Telephone number:
Email:
Telephone number:
Email:
Telephone number:
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Links.
University Homepage.
Campus Maps.
Bookable Rooms Guides.
Student Disability Service.
Research and Innovation.
Research into Results.
Transport & Parking.
City of Edinburgh Council Parking.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
1-7 Roxburgh Street
June 2014
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