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Abbotsford Crescent St Andrews Fife KY16 9HT

✅ Key Facts

✅Undergraduates

✅Self-catered

✅244 Bed Spaces

✅Shared Kitchen Facilities

✅Shared bathroom facilities

✅Laundry facilities available

✅Wi-Fi


+44 (0)1334 46 7035

mchall@st-andrews.ac.uk


Student Accommodation

Find more about McIntosh Hall


McIntosh, also known as Chattan, is a small and friendly hall with a strong community spirit. It offers shared and single rooms, some with beautiful views of the Old Course. Amenities include study rooms, a computer room, TV rooms, and a spacious common room. McIntosh is a catered hall known for its quality food. The active student committee organizes social events like quizzes and beach games, while the Wardens host cheese and wine evenings. Residents can join the McIntosh Facebook page for more details on hall life and events.


Getting to McIntosh Hall

The accommodation is centrally located with easy access to university facilities, approximately 10 minutes’ walk to academic buildings and around 5 minutes by bike. Therefore, it is well connected by local bus routes as well.


Building Security

At McIntosh Hall, residents have key fobs for door access and individual room keys for security. The University provides a dedicated 24/7 security team trained in first aid.


Accessibility

For information regarding the accessibility features and provisions available at McIntosh Hall, please contact the dedicated Student Accommodation team. They will be more than happy to address any concerns or provide the necessary assistance.




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Everything was as expected and that’s a good thing.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 24th 2026
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So happy I picked this place — best choice.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 23rd 2026
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Loads of shared laughs and good memories.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 22nd 2026
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Can’t recommend it enough for students.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 21st 2026
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Good social life, no pressure — just fun.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 20th 2026
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No stress, no hassle, just a good experience.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 19th 2026
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Feels safe, lively and very student-friendly.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 18th 2026
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Felt more like a community than just a place.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 17th 2026
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Comfortable rooms and a nice atmosphere.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 16th 2026
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Good experience overall — would recommend.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 15th 2026
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Clean, cosy and convenient — the dream combo.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 14th 2026
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Felt like a proper little community.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 13th 2026
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It was a really smooth year living here.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 9th 2026
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Always clean and tidy, super well maintained.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 4th 2026
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Great energy around the whole place. ⚡️
By Anonymous Student on Jan 29th 2026
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Had an amazing time overall — 10/10!
By Anonymous Student on Jan 25th 2026
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Good setup overall, suited student life perfectly.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 21st 2026
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Very easygoing and well run.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 17th 2026
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Always lively in the best way possible.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 14th 2026
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Safe, social and comfortable — ideal!
By Anonymous Student on Jan 11th 2026
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Felt totally comfortable from day one.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 8th 2026
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Nice mix of people, easy to get along.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 3rd 2026
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Had some of my best memories here!
By Anonymous Student on Jan 1st 2026
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Friendly environment, fun memories.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 27th 2025
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Very easygoing and well run.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 23rd 2025
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So many good times here, miss it already!
By Anonymous Student on Dec 23rd 2025
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Reliable, enjoyable and stress-free.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 20th 2025
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Always clean, comfy, and easy to call home. ✨
By Anonymous Student on Dec 18th 2025
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Had all the basics covered and then some.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 14th 2025
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Such a nice experience overall.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 10th 2025
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Would definitely tell others to choose here.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 6th 2025
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Felt comfortable, included and respected.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 3rd 2025
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Nothing bad to say — everything was great.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 30th 2025
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Super organised and professional management.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 26th 2025
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A very positive experience overall.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 22nd 2025
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One of the best experiences of uni life.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 17th 2025
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The atmosphere here was unbeatable.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 11th 2025
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Chilled vibe, really nice mix of students. ☕️
By Anonymous Student on Nov 7th 2025
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Quiet enough to study but still social – perfect balance.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 31st 2025
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The staff were super friendly and always helped out quickly
By Anonymous Student on Oct 26th 2025
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Really well maintained, never had a single problem.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 24th 2025
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Super convenient for lectures and nights out
By Anonymous Student on Oct 21st 2025
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Great place to meet people, loads going on.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 17th 2025
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Always clean, comfy, and easy to call home. ✨
By Anonymous Student on Oct 15th 2025
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Good atmosphere, never felt left out.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 12th 2025
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Excellent spot for getting to lectures quickly
By Anonymous Student on Oct 9th 2025
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Very student-friendly and welcoming.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 3rd 2025
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Highly recommend for anyone starting uni.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 29th 2025
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Really good mix of people, friendly community.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 25th 2025
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Convenient and stress-free living.
By Anonymous Student on Sep 24th 2025
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Great place for students, would definitely recommend!
By Anonymous Student on Sep 15th 2025