University Of St Andrews, Lower and Upper College Halls

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£395 - £1,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 152
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If you are looking for a stunning, historic venue set in beautiful surroundings with manicured lawns in the centre of St Andrews, the University of St Andrews has the perfect venue for you.
University Of St Andrews, Lower and Upper College Halls Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£395
Maximum Price
£1,000
What is included in this pricing:
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£27
Maximum Price
£70
What is included in this pricing:
Menu tasting included
Table linen included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Cutlery included
Minimum numbers apply
Corkage charge applicable
Bespoke menu available

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£4,400
Maximum Price
£4,900
Number of Guests Included
70
What is included in this pricing:
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Canapés included
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
University Of St Andrews, Lower and Upper College Halls Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
University Venue
Dining Capacity
152
Reception Capacity
152
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 PM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
University Of St Andrews, Lower and Upper College Halls Full Description
The University of St Andrews has a long history of hospitality and has been hosting spectacular wedding ceremonies and receptions for many years. Our experienced events team will be on hand to take you through every step of the way, ensuring that your day is everything you imagined it to be. We do have a few different venues which are available for wedding ceremonies. St Salvator's chapel and St Leonards chapel offer truly beautiful settings with St Salvators chapel dominating the St Andrews skyline and St Leonards chapel featuring a very unique and mediaeval setting. Upper College Hall and Parliament Hall are perfect for civil and humanist ceremonies, both located in the town centre of St Andrews boasting historic interiors. The impressive Lower and Upper College Hall, is the perfect setting for exclusive wedding receptions. Lower College Hall can accommodate up to 152 guests for your wedding breakfast and on sunny days the manicured lawns of St Salvator’s Quadrangle provides a stunning setting for your drinks reception and photographs. Upper College Hall, which is reached via a grand staircase from Lower College Hall, is a wonderful venue for those wishing to hold an evening reception and dance the night away. Upper College Hall boasts an inbuilt dancefloor, an oak bar and a PA system. We are proud to have an excellent Events Operations team who will provide all catering at your wedding and we will work with you to select the perfect menu for your day. We offer a wide range of menus to cater for your canapes, wedding breakfast and evening buffet along with an extensive wine list and a variety of drinks packages. In addition, we work with many of the finest local suppliers to ensure we are able to offer you the very best in Scottish hospitality.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Amanda Morrison
Congratulations on your engagement! Thank you for taking time to have a look at what we can offer for your special day. I would be delighted to talk or meet with you to discuss your wedding plans and hopefully work with you in the run up to your special day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1990
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
15
University Of St Andrews, Lower and Upper College Halls Location & Contact Details

Address

St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AL, Scotland

Travel Notes

It's best to enter our venue into google maps and you will find us located within the quadrangle in the town centre!

Nearest Town

St Andrews

Nearest Train Station

Leuchars

Nearest Airport

Edinburgh
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Invest in a wedding folder!! Keeping everything together in one folder will make your planning process much easier for you.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Tables named as countries/cities and each table had a framed photograph of the couple in that country/city.

Describe University Of St Andrews, Lower and Upper College Halls in 5 adjectives

Beautiful. Grand. Unique. Large. Romantic.

Where’s the best photo spot at University Of St Andrews, Lower and Upper College Halls?

The quadrangle.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at University Of St Andrews, Lower and Upper College Halls?

Upper and Lower College Halls have a very long and varied history. These ornate rooms have had many well-known faces visit, however we coudn't possibly divulge their names!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Haggis truffle bon bons with Oban cream sauce!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Wedding cake

What is University Of St Andrews, Lower and Upper College Halls most unique feature?

The stunning interior and grand paintings

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The amazing team of people who work in and around the venue putting in many hours to always keep the venue at its highest standard and ensure every wedding and event delivered is spectacular.