Worship in St Andrews
The University has two chapels, St Salvator's Chapel and St Leonard's Chapel. These chapels, both of which date back to the 15th century, are the central points for most University services of worship. Services in the University chapels are organised by the Chaplaincy team, headed up by the Chaplain to the University, the Rev Dr Donald MacEwan.
Students, staff and members of the public are welcome to attend services in the University chapels, whether or not they share the faith of the chapel.
For information about getting married in the University chapels, please take a look at the weddings webpages.
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Worship in St Salvator's Chapel
The University invites all visitors to the chapel to share in its ongoing life of prayer, whether by taking time to sit and pray, enjoying its silence or its music, or by joining in worship.
St Salvator's Chapel is open for general access from Monday to Saturday between 9am and 5pm through the cloister entrance, and Sundays only outside term time, from 9am to 5pm. There may be times during these periods when the chapel is not accessible due to chapel bookings and we recommend you check with the Chaplaincy office if you wish to visit the chapel on a particular date and time.
St Salvator's Chapel seats approximately 320. The pews face each other across the Chapel in collegiate style in the main part, with chairs facing forward in the ante-Chapel, behind a decorative screen. There is wheelchair access to the Chapel at the north entrance.
Worship in St Leonard's Chapel
Situated within the grounds of St Leonards School, St Leonard's Chapel is a much smaller and more intimate setting than St Salvator's Chapel. It seats approximately 60 people and, as it is built in a traditional mediaeval style, pews face each other in collegiate style. Visitors should note that there is one small step into the Chapel.
Find out about the history of St Leonard's Chapel is accessible by appointment only, which can be arranged through the Chaplaincy office. There are some services throughout the year to which visitors are welcome. These will be advertised on this page.
Places to Pray
There are many places for private prayer and meditation in the University, for both students and staff.
St Salvator's Chapel is open from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm during term time, and on Sundays from 9am to 5pm outside term time. Please use the cloister entrance. Note that the chapel may occasionally be inaccessible due to bookings. If you are planning a visit, we recommend checking with the Chaplaincy office 48 hours in advance. For inquiries, please email the Chaplaincy at chaplaincy@st-andrews.ac.uk
There is a Multi-faith space on the third floor in Agnes Blackadder Hall on the North Haugh, accessible with staff and students ID cards. Please be aware that during the summer, the space may occasionally be unavailable.
The Muslim brothers’ and sisters’ prayer rooms are located on the first floor of the Chaplaincy, in the Mansefield Building.
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy provides support for students of any faith or philosophy. The Chaplain, Revd Dr. Donald MacEwan, and Assistant Chaplains, Revd Giles Dove, Revd Samantha Ferguson and Bill Shackman, offer confidential pastoral appointments.
The Chaplaincy is situated across from the Students’ Association, in the Mansefield Building, providing a welcoming space for multi-faith events, whether they involve worship or social gatherings. For more information about the building, its uses, and booking details, please visit the Chaplaincy, Mansefield Building webpage.
Contact chaplaincy@st-andrews.ac.uk for more information.