Leaving a gift in your will

By leaving a gift to St Andrews, you can become part of the University’s story and create a lasting impact for generations to come.                             

We know how important it is to ensure that family and friends are provided for, but please consider leaving the University a share of what is left. Every gift – large or small – helps us to transform lives, and a legacy of even a small percentage of your estate can make all the difference.

Pledging a legacy will cost you nothing today but will be of tremendous value to the University in years to come.

We established The Chancellor’s Circle in 2011 to recognise and thank those generous alumni and friends who have chosen to remember the University of St Andrews in their will during their lifetime. The Chancellor’s Circle was presided over from its inception by The Right Honourable Lord Campbell of Pittenweem CH CBE KC FRSE, Chancellor of the University of St Andrews from 2006 until his death in September 2025.

All members receive regular donor communications and invitations to events throughout the year.

What's your St Andrews story?

Legacies have been part of the University of St Andrews' story for over six centuries. They have supported transformational projects and enabled countless students to pursue study and research, and to write their own stories. Our legacy pledgors and donors, too, have their own tales tell and experiences to share, each of which is unique and inspiring.

Gail Inglis (née McColm, MA 1968) studied Modern and Medieval History at St Andrews and met her husband, Peter, here. She has remembered the University in her will on behalf of them both and shares her story in the video below.