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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.
24 Buccleuch Place.
A GUIDE TO ACCESS AND FACILITIES.
Address:
24 Buccleuch Place,
Edinburgh,
E H 8 9 L N.
Telephone number:
0131 650 1000.
Campus map link:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/maps/buildings/buccleuch-place
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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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Internal 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 24 Buccleuch Place.
This building has not been designed for, or adapted for use by persons in
wheelchairs. There is no wheelchair access. Persons who have difficulty with
mobility or are infirm can access the building, but are advised to arrange access
with their host prior to arrival. Seating and standard toilets are available.
Introduction.
24 Buccleuch Place houses teaching rooms, the Linguistic Survey of
Scotland, Information Services and attic rooms which are used by the Centre
for Research on Families and Relationships.
Location.
24 Buccleuch Place 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 one mile of the city centre and
is within approximately three quarters of a 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 Buccleuch Street and Chapel Street in
excess of 250 metres of 24 Buccleuch Place. Numerous bus services stop on
these streets (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 Buccleuch Place via Buccleuch Street
(see map on the following page).
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24 Buccleuch Place Location Map.
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24 Buccleuch Place 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 are several university parking bays, including a disabled bay, located
on Buccleuch Place to the rear of George Square Theatre (see location map).
These bays are located approximately 25 metres from the main entrance, the
bay surface comprises granite setts and there are no drop kerbs to the
adjacent footpaths.
Parking bays image.
Disabled parking bay image.
There is a university car park located to the rear of 24 Buccleuch Place
approximately 60 metres from the main entrance (see location map). The car
park surface comprises stone chippings and access from this car park to the
main entrance is in part via a footpath which is of a steep gradient.
Rear car park 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).
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There is ample City of Edinburgh Council ‘pay and display’ street parking
located along Buccleuch Place. The street surface comprises granite setts
and there are limited drop kerbs to the adjacent footpath.
‘Pay and display’ parking bays image.
Outside Access.
24 Buccleuch Place is only accessible via the main entrance which is located
at the front of the building on Buccleuch Place.
Main entrance image.
There is no level access at the main entrance; access is via four steps which
have handrails on both sides. The entrance door is heavy, opens inwards and
has a step at the base. There is an intercom call point located at the top of the
steps, before and to the right of the entrance door.
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Internal Access.
Access to the teaching rooms, the Linguistic Survey of Scotland, Information
Services and attic rooms within this building is via an internal stairwell.
Reception.
There is no reception. For information prior to your journey please contact
your host, or alternatively, please contact the department you intend to visit
(see contact information page).
Lift.
There is no lift.
Stairs.
All floors are accessible by stairs.
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The stairs have colour contrasting nosings.
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There are handrails on both sides of the main stairwell.
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There is a handrail on one side of the fourth floor stairwell.
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The lighting level in the stairwells is good.
Main stairwell image.
Fourth floor stairwell image.
Toilets.
There are no accessible toilets.
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Standard unisex toilets are located on the first, second, third and fourth floors
(see floor plans).
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Ground Floor
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First Floor
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This floor comprises:
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This floor comprises:
Basement
Floor
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This floor comprises:
Department Locations.
Teaching Rooms
Linguistics Survey of Scotland
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IS Finance
IS Human Resources
Library Digital Development
IS Special Projects
IS Disability Information Officer
IS Facilities Manager
Learning, Teaching and Web Administration
Vice Principal, CIO & University Librarian
Vice Principal’s Office
Head of KM & IS Planning
Director of Library & University Collections
Director of Applications
Director of User Services Division
Director of IT Infrastructure
Director of Learning, Teaching and Web
Chief IT Security Officer
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Second Floor
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This floor comprises:
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Third Floor
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Fourth Floor
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This floor comprises:
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Centre for Research on Families and Relationships
(Attic Rooms)
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Floor Plans.
- The following four pages contain building floor plans. 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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- This page contains the third floor plan.
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- This page contains the fourth floor plan.
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Opening Hours.
There are no fixed opening hours for 24 Buccleuch Place. If you intend to
access this building, it is recommended that contact is made with either your
host or the department you intend to visit prior to arrival.
Contact Information.
Information Services Facilities Manager:
0131 650 4931.
[email protected]
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Centre for Research on Families & Relationships:
0131 651 1832.
[email protected]
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David Hume Tower Servitors Office:
0131 650 8295.
Telephone number:
Email:
Telephone number:
Email:
Telephone number:
Transport & Parking:
0131 650 9101.
[email protected]
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University Switchboard:
0131 650 1000.
Telephone number:
Email:
Telephone number:
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Links.
University Homepage.
Campus Maps.
Bookable Rooms Guides.
Student Disability Service.
Information Services.
Centre for Research on Families & Relationships.
Transport & Parking.
City of Edinburgh Council Parking.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
24 Buccleuch Place
October 2014
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