Spaces in the University
The University has an interactive space map which you can use to find spaces across campus.
The Disabled Students' Network has created an Accessible Spaces Guide which gives information about the physical access of spaces in the University and across St Andrews as a whole.
Wardlaw Museum
The Wardlaw Museum is part of the University, with exhibits across art, history, science, and natural history. Entry is free.
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 11:00-19:00
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00-17:00
Spaces in the Students’ Association
Top floor
There is some seating on the top floor for working and chatting at.
Spaces in the community
St Andrews
St Andrews Library
St Andrews Library not only offers a wealth of books across fiction and reference, it also offers audiobooks and online resources, free Wi-Fi, computer access, as well as printing and photocopying services. You may need to book PCs in advance, and there is also a meeting space you can book as an individual or as a group. Join for free to access all the resources.
Accessibility: The Library is over 2 floors and there is a lift for access to the top floor, where accessible toilets can be found.
Children: The library has children’s books, as well as sessions on storytelling and crafts. Bookbug (for babies and young children) is on every Thursday at 10:30am, and every other Saturday at 10:30am, although it is often not on during school holidays. There are also baby changing facilities.
Opening hours:
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Monday
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10-12:30, 13:30-17:00
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Tuesday
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CLOSED
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Wednesday
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09:30-12:30, 13:30-17:00
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Thursday
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10-12:30, 13:30-18:00
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Friday
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09:30-12:30, 13:30-17:00
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Saturday
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10-12:30, 13:30-16:00
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Sunday
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CLOSED
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St David's Centre
The centre is open Monday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm, offering free hot drinks and free/low cost activities. The centre is located at 23 Albany Park.
St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden
The museum on North Street is in a 17th century house and garden, showcasing the history of the town and its inhabitants. There are various exhibitions on throughout the year. Admission to the museum is free.
Accessibility: Assistance dogs are welcome. There are no toilets on site. There are no lifts within the Museum, however the Garden is paved throughout and wide enough for wheelchair use. Access can be arranged via the back gate for those using wheelchairs. There are steps throughout the property with handrails. Full details on accessibility can be found here.
Children: the Museum is suitable for children and has events on throughout the year. The Museum does not have baby changing facilities.
Opening hours
Open daily 10:30-16:30
Dundee
Open Doors
Agencies across Dundee have come together to create a programme called Open Doors. There are spaces across the city that have free or low cost activities which you can take advantage of. They have produced an interactive map to show the spaces available, and what is offered. Activities include free/low cost food and drink, crafting, free Wi-Fi access, and more.
Dundee Libraries
There are 13 community libraries across Dundee (and the Central Library) which all vary in terms of opening hours, size, and exact offerings. You can request books from any of the libraries in Dundee and collect them at your local library. Each libraries has free Wi-Fi and computer facilities. Join for free to access all the resources.
Accessibility: Access details differ across libraries. Central Library’s has an AccessAble Guide. Each of the libraries (except Menzieshill) have access guides on AccessAble, which you can find at the bottom of each library’s dedicated page.
Children: Bookbug is available for babies and young children, aiming to get children and families involved in reading from an early age. Sessions last 20 minutes at a time. Children in Dundee can get hold of ‘Bookbug Bags’ which are free packs of books which are age appropriate.
Central Library (Wellgate Centre) Opening Hours:
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Monday
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9:00 - 20:00
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Tuesday
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9:00 - 20:00
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Wednesday
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10:00 - 20:00
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Thursday
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9:00 - 20:00
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9:00 - 20:00
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Saturday
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9:30 - 17:00
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CLOSED
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Overgate PAUSE space
On the First Floor beside Subway, PAUSE is a social space where you can relax, chat to others, eat your lunch, and take a break. This is a popular space especially around lunchtime as you’d expect, but you can use the space for free however you’d like to.
There is no dedicated Wi-Fi in the space which may make working on online projects difficult, but the space is there for you to use to chat to friends in the warm!
Accessibility: Quiet Hour at the Overgate is 11am-Noon every Sunday, where music is off and lighting is adjusted where possible. There are lifts at both ends of the centre, and accessible toilets on both floors in the Overgate. There is more information on accessibility, as well as a centre map.
Children: All are welcome!
V&A
The V&A offers free admission to its main exhibition (‘Scottish Design Galleries’), and there are other free and paid exhibitions which change throughout the year.
Accessibility: There is a quiet room available, as well as wheelchair access to all spaces and a lift. BSL and live described tours for deaf and visually impaired visitors are available. There is a map and virtual tour of the museum so you can familiarise yourself with the space, as well as more information on accessibility
Children: Children are welcome at the Museum, and breastfeeding is welcome anywhere in and around the V+A. There are baby changing facilities and there is an unstaffed buggy park on the ground floor. The Museum also offers free family events.
There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Opening hours:
10:00-17:00 daily
The McManus (Gallery & Museum)
The McManus is free admission, with 8 galleries across 2 floors, covering distant and more recent histories. They also have different exhibitions, usually with free admission.
Accessibility: The McManus is accessible throughout with ramps and lifts, with accessible bathroom facilities. They have also created floor plans.
Children: The Creative Learning Suite also offers a space for children and families to try creative activities.
There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Opening Hours
Monday-Saturday: 10:00-17:00
Sunday: 12:30-16:30
Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre (DCA)
As well as offering a cinema and restaurant, the DCA also has an exhibition space, where you can check out artists for free.
Accessibility: Assistance dogs are welcome. DCA is a supporter of the Distance Aware Scheme. There is an accessible toilet on both floors. The Box Office team use Contact Scotland BSL. You can find the Visual Visiting Guide, and more information on accessibility. The DCA is listed on WelcoMe
Children: Baby changing facilities are in the accessible toilet on the lower ground floor (cinema level), and also on the ground floor (box office level). There is a breastfeeding room on the ground floor. Bring a Baby is a series where those caring for babies under 12 months old can come to watch film screenings in a welcoming environment – changing mats are provided. The DCA is happy to warm bottles for you. The DCA has free online learning and art resources for children. The Create Space is a free drop-in arts space suitable for children (under 12s to be accompanied by an adult).
Exhibition opening times:
Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-18:00 (19:00 on Thursdays)
Fife
Locations across Fife are opening as warm spaces. You can find out more about spaces near you using the interactive map on the Our Fife website, as well as the list of locations.
The Hive, LGBT+ Centre Kirkcaldy
This space opened in September, and is open to LGBT+ people, their families, friends, and allies. The community centre hosts events, offers a meeting room, hotdesking, and a café. Please note that hotdesking and booking spaces incur costs. Find out more on their Facebook page.
Accessibility: All the spaces that are currently open are accessible on the ground floor.
Children: They offer some activities suitable for children, including crafts, at a small cost. You can check their Facebook for the latest events.
OnFife Libraries
There are many libraries across Fife. You can borrow and request books from any of the OnFife libraries, and return them to any branch.
Accessibility: Each library will differ in terms of accessibility, and many share their access information online. You can find out more about accessibility on the pages for each library.
Children: Bookbug sessions are commonplace across libraries in Fife, though when they are held depends on the individual library. Find out more about offerings at each library on their dedicated website.
Kirkcaldy Galleries
Kirkcaldy Galleries combines a library, museum, art gallery, and other spaces. They have paid and free exhibitions.
Accessibility: There are accessible toilets on the ground and first floors, and a lift between the two floors. You can take a virtual tour and check out the map
Children: There are baby changing facilities on the ground floor. The Children’s Library is situated on the ground floor.
Opening times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00-17:00
Thursday: 10:00-19:00
Saturday: 10:00-16:00
Sunday: 12:00-16:00
Find out more about other museums and exhibitions
Angus
The Angus Council website now has a list of community spaces and what they can offer, from a warm space and a hot drink, to information and resources.
Angus Libraries
Across Angus there are 7 local libraries of various sizes and offerings. Opening times vary by library. The libraries also have eBooks and audiobooks available via Libby
Accessibility: Unfortunately, the library websites do not give information on accessibility.
Children: Each library has Bookbug sessions for children under 5 every week. All libraries have children’s areas and books to suit all ages and interests.