Old Burgh School

Old Burgh School is the home of St Leonard’s College and all St Andrews postgraduate students. In addition to desks allocated to PhD and commuter students, there are also desks available for ad hoc use by any postgraduate student; if you are looking for a quite place to study, feel free to pop in. There are also bookable rooms for independent and group study, presentations, meetings and workshops – you can book directly via the online room booking system.

The building also has informal spaces (and a picnic area at the garden at the back!) where all postgraduate students can relax, have lunch or a drink, and socialise with colleagues. There is free coffee and tea, fresh fruit every Monday, a kitchen with microwaves to prepare a quick meal, and vending machines with snacks and fancy hot drinks.

St Leonard’s College organises regular events in Old Burgh School for all postgraduates to come together, socially and intellectually, and make new connections. Any ideas for social or other events that could be hosted in Old Burgh School are most welcome. Please contact us at [email protected].

All postgraduate students have automatic access to the building from 8.00am to 9.00pm, seven days a week. PG students with allocated desks in Old Burgh School have wider access.

Old Burgh School is in Abbey Walk, St Andrews KY16 9LB. You can view its location in the map.

Opening hours 

Monday to Sunday: 8.00am to 9.00pm (Office staff: 9.00am to 5.00pm)
Access via student ID card swipe in (all PG students)

Accessibility

Old Burgh School has ramped/sloped access to the building, with designated parking bay(s) within the car park, and an accessible toilet. For more information, please see the building’s Access Guide. If you have any queries or need any support in accessing the building, please contact the St Leonard’s College or the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Studies

Contact us

St Leonard's College
The Old Burgh School,
Abbey Walk
St Andrews
KY16 9LB

[email protected]

Phone:+44 (0)1334 46 2003

Upcoming events


Events for students in St Andrews during the break


The Grinch film viewing and hot chocolate
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Monday 23 December 2024, 7.00pm
Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall (Free)
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Carols by Candlelight
Tuesday 24 December 2024, 2pm to 3pm, 4pm to 5pm, and 6pm to 7pm
St Leonard’s Chapel

Christmas Carols
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Tuesday 24 December 2024, 3.00pm
David Russell Apartments
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Holiday Gingerbread House Decorating
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Tuesday 24 December 2024, 4.00pm
Nisbet Room, David Russell Apartments and Fife Park
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Holiday films – Home Alone 1&2
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Wednesday 25 December 2024, 5.00pm
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Holiday Board Games
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Saturday 28 December 2024, 7.00pm
Nisbet Room, David Russell Apartments
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Semester 1 Holiday Scrapbooking
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

More details TBC

Holiday Tote Bag Decorating
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Monday 30 December 2024, 7.00pm
Nisbet Room, David Russell Apartments and Fife Park
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Hogmanay Party
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall
Tuesday 31 December 2024, 8.30pm
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New Years Day walk – meet at Royal and Ancient
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Wednesday 1 January 2025, 2.00pm
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

Festive Movie
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Friday 3 January 2024, 7.00pm
Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall
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Board Games
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)
Sunday 5 January 2025, 7.00pm
Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall
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Dodgeball at the Sports Centre
Wednesday 8 January 2025, 3.00pm
Meet either outside DRA at 3.00pm or at the Sports Centre

Pizza Night
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Saturday 11 January 2025, 7.00pm
Forbes Bar, Agnes Blackadder Hall
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Clay Crafts
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Wednesday 15 January 2025, 7.00pm
Nisbet Room, David Russell Apartments and Fife Park
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Cheese & Wine & Mince Pies @ Powell Hall
(Winter events with the Halls Life Team!)

Sunday 19 January 2025, 7.00pm
Powell Hall
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Burns Night Celebration 2025
Saturday 25 January 2025, 6.00pm to 11.45pm
Buy tickets here