Find Us

We want everyone to be able to visit us easily and confidently. Below you’ll find information about how to find us, parking, accessible entrances and getting around Paterson’s Land.

Centre for Open Learning, The University of Edinburgh

Address
Paterson's Land
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ

Contact details
Email: COL@ed.ac.uk 
Call: 0131 650 4400


Availability
Reception Office Opening times for in-person visits are:

- Monday - Thursday 08:30-17:00 (19:30 during term time)
- Friday - 08:30-17:00

COL Reception is based in the Old Nursery Building on the Holyrood Campus.


There are several accessible parking options on and around the University of Edinburgh’s Holyrood Campus.

For an overview of parking locations and options, please see the University’s Map & Parking webpages

Blue Badge parking
If you have a Blue Badge, you can use dedicated University accessible parking spaces at:

  • St John’s Street: Two accessible bays are located on the north corner of the Charteris Land building.
  • Blue Badge holders can also park along single yellow lines, where permitted - please check local restrictions
  • Chapter’s Lane Car Park: Two accessible bays are located next to the south entrance of Paterson’s Land.
  • St Leonard’s Land building car park: Two accessible bays are available.

If you plan to use a University parking space, you’ll need to check the requirements for a parking permit. Visit the University’s Disabled Users information on the Transport and Parking webpages for details on how to apply.


There are two entrances to Paterson’s Land that provide accessible access.

  • South entrance – Holyrood Road
    The south entrance is accessed from Holyrood Road and provides step-free access to the Lower Ground floor via a ramp
     
  • North entrance
    The north entrance provides access to the building’s main lift, allowing you to access the Ground, Lower Ground floor and First floors

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