Andrew Melville Hall
Andrew Melville Hall is situated on the North Haugh near the Faculty of Science buildings, near to the University Sports Centre, and adjacent to Madras College High School which opened in August 2021. Easily recognisable for its ship-like appearance, it is also located near to the Sports Centre and is only a 15-minute walk from the centre of town. Every room looks out over surrounding parkland as well as toward the renowned West Sands beach.
Proposed Development 2024-25
There is a proposal to develop the site at the Andrew Melville end of Agnes Blackadder Hall for a new 150 bedroom hall of residence. Whilst no start date has been decided, further details will be provided nearer the time should the construction start during the academic year 2024-25.
Hall information
Andrew Melville Hall is a catered standard hall of residence. Each floor consists of 16 bedrooms along with a number of showers and bathrooms. The hall also includes three communal kitchens for students to make their own light snacks in.
The majority of rooms are standard single bedrooms, but there are three shared bedrooms for undergraduates to choose from as well. Find out about sharing at St Andrews.
Undergraduate rooms
For undergraduate students, Andrew Melville Hall has:
- 268 catered standard single rooms with small double beds
- 2 catered standard single rooms with single beds - C614 and B714
- 6 bed spaces in standard shared rooms with small double beds.
Location
Andrew Melville Hall is located on the North Haugh on the western edge of town, near the Faculty of Science buildings and the Sports Centre. From here, you are only a 15-minute walk to the centre of town and local amenities, and only a ten-minute walk to the beautiful West Sands beach as well as the Old Course golf links.
What is Andrew Melville Hall like?
Andrew Melville Hall is renowned for having a strong community atmosphere. The small size of the hall allows all staff and students to get to know each other personally, making the hall feel like home.
The student-run committee organises social events including balls, ceilidh nights, pizza and DVD nights, rugby trips and more. The hall wardens host regular wine and cheese nights as well, so students can get to know their wardens better in a relaxed environment.
Right outside, there are large green areas used by students for sports and leisure. There is also a pond and wooded area with wild birds, bunnies and other wildlife.
Facilities
Andrew Melville Hall offers various facilities for students to use for studying or socialising.
Laundry
Washers and dryers are card-operated. You can collect a free card from reception/office, which you pre-load with credit via an online portal. You can also purchase a Laundry Membership Card which is pre-loaded with credits at a significant discount. Please the see Washstation website for further details of the laundry membership card.
Computer room
The IT suite has seven computers which students are able to access at all hours.
Library
There is a small library with a selection of books for residents to peruse or check out.
Kitchens
There are small kitchens for student use which have induction hobs, oven, fridge-freezer, kettle, and microwave.
Common rooms
Andrew Melville Hall has two common rooms which include table-tennis, TV and a piano.
Reading rooms
The hall has two quiet reading rooms available for students to study in: one attached to the library and one attached to the computer room.
Advice on the use of electrical equipment in residence
Support
All University halls of residence have their own wardennial team who live within the hall and are trained to support students in a range of matters – from advice on academic matters through to first aid. New students will meet their warden and team of assistant wardens during their moving in weekend.
Contact
Andrew Melville HallUniversity of St Andrews
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9SU
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 7076
Email: amhall@st-andrews.ac.uk