Posted 2 years ago
Fri 19 Aug, 2022 12:08 PM
Got a question about Queen Margaret Residence or Winton Drive? Check out our FAQs for the latest info and advice.
Pre-Arrival
It may be possible to arrange a visit by contacting the Accommodation Services team on 0141 330 4743. If you arrive for a visit without contacting the office first, we cannot guarantee that there will be a staff member available to show you the accommodation.
To help introduce you to Queen Margaret Residence we recently filmed a 360° Virtual Tour of the site so be sure to check it out!
Rooms can also be viewed on our Flickr album and in our 360 image gallery.
Alternatively you can check the University website for a list of University Open days where it may be possible to visit the Residence.
Yes, if accommodation is available. Please email Accommodation Services at accom@glasgow.ac.uk to register your interest and check availability.
Students arriving before the start of the accommodation contract cannot be guaranteed accommodation and you may be required to find alternative accommodation before the start date of the contract.
All arrival information will be available on the Accommodation website - www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/accommodation/arrivalinformation/
Key collection for both Queen Margaret Residence and Winton Drive generally takes place at the Queen Margaret reception but you will find full details on where to collect your keys in the Arrival Information page on the Accommodation Services website.
Please also look out for our pre arrival email on the lead up to your arrival which will advise of the check in process.
There is a private car park on site but anyone wishing to use the private car park during term time must register their car details at reception.
Everything that is needed for independent living! This includes; crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, saucepans, towels. Check out our What to Bring to Uni guide for more info.
If you would like to pre-order some of these items before you arrive we have teamed up with UniKitOut to help you order all your bedroom, bathroom and kitchen essentials and have them waiting for you when you arrive. Just head to www.unikitout.com, select your items and remember to enter the discount code GLASGOW10! when making your purchase to get 10% off your order.
Yes, there are lockable bike stores located across the site. Just register your bike with the reception team when you arrive and they'll get you set up. Your bedroom key will open the bike sheds.
Please note that all tenants are responsible for making sure that their bicycle is adequately insured and secured. You can insure your bike as part of your Block Halls policy by going to www.endsleigh.co.uk.
Yes, but it must be fitted with a correctly rated fuse, correctly wired plug and a cable in good order. Students must obtain their own TV license. See www.tvlicensing.co.uk for more details.
Students will need to provide their own bedding, bed linen and towels.
If buying bed linen please check that sizes are either UK single or UK double as sometimes sizes will vary according to manufacturer.
Location and Travel
- Queen Margaret Residence - Bellshaugh Court, Kirklee, Glasgow, G12 0PR
- Winton Drive - 24 - 30 Winton Drive, Glasgow, G12 0QA
You'll find Google maps for Queen Margaret and Winton Drive in the Arrival Information page on the Accommodation Services website
Approximately 25 minutes’ walk to the main campus. You'll find more our UofGLiving Walking Guide
Queen Margaret Residences are only around 40-minutes on foot from the city centre.
For more information of Getting around Glasgow be sure to check out our UofGLiving guide.
There is public transport that runs from Great Western Road to Byres Road with a short walk to University from there.One provider of this route is First Bus.
A few minutes walk from the residences there is a bus stop where there is public transport taking you directly into Glasgow City centre. Alternatively you could walk to Byres Road where you can get the underground train to Glasgow City Centre.
If you are under-22 you may also be eligible for free bus travel.
A taxi will cost you approximately £30. If you wish to use public transport it is possible to get a bus from Partick Bus Station to take you to the Airport. Please allow yourself plenty of time to get to the Airport if you choose to use this service. Alternatively there is an airport shuttle bus that will take you directly to the airport from Buchanan Bus Station, a single ticket costs £9 and an open return lasting 28 days is £14.50
There are several doctors' surgeries near Queen Margaret Residences and there is also a medical centre located on the Main Campus.
We can supply further information on your arrival in our accommodation and you'll be able to find out more in our guide to registering with a GP.
Queen Margaret Residences are located in the heart of the upmarket Kirklee area and wherever you go, you’ll never be far from art venues, museums, parks, bars, pubs restaurants, shops and much more!
Find out more in our UofGLiving Area Guide...
Reception
Tel: 0141 339 3273
E-mail: qmr@sanctuary.co.uk
The office telephone number is 0141 339 3273 and is available 24 hours a day.
After 6pm there is always a Residence Life Assistant available to assist with any problems.
The residence also has security based at Queen Margaret reception every night from 5pm until 8am that will be happy to assist with any queries you may have.
Queen Margaret Residences office is based at Queen Margeret and is open from 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday.
The Residence Life Team – pastoral staff members appointed by the University are responsible for the flats outwith office hours.
There are also night security staff based at Queen Margaret who are on duty each night from 5pm to 8am.
You will be invited to a site induction and welcome talks where you will meet members of the management and pastoral team and representatives from Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue who will all pass on some helpful hints to ensure you get the most out of your stay.
Yes, Queen Margaret and Winton Drive both have their own laundry facilities.
For more information on our on-site laundry please see our Let's Do Laundry Guide.
My Room
- In Queen Margaret all the bedrooms have ¾ size beds (4ft wide).
- In Winton Drive all rooms have single beds.
You will receive your full room and address details upon checking in.
Upon arrival, you must complete your room inventory (which will be sent to your email address).
There will be two flat and room inspections carried out during your stay and you will be provided with further information on this when you arrive.
Yes, Wi-Fi provided by Glide is available in all rooms and flats within Queen Margaret and Winton Drive. You can find out how to get connected with our UofGLiving Quick Start Guide.
Any issues with the internet should be raised with Glide directly. You can report your issues directly, 24 hours a day 7 days a week, by contacting;
- Email: studentsupport@glide.co.uk
- Telephone: 0333 123 0115
No, your contract includes holiday periods, you do not have to remove your belongings.
Yes, outside of arrivals weekend and Freshers Week, you are able to invite a friend to stay overnight in your bedroom for a maximum of three nights, per calendar month, free of charge.
Please refer to the Accommodation Services Overnight Guest policy and procedure for more info.
Please note that overnight guests are not permitted during Freshers' Week and Arrivals Weekend.
You must let staff at reception at Queen Margaret know.Please try to avoid carrying your keys with anything that would identify your address. A charge will be made for the replacement key and fob.
Mail is delivered directly to the letter boxes at the front door of the flats. If an item is too big for your letter box, the postman will put a note in your letter box telling you where to collect it.
We do not take parcels at reception.
All repairs must be reported to the office and staff will take appropriate action.
In an emergency outside of office hours you should contact the duty Residence Life Assistant who will call the relevant member of the maintenance team. This is in an extreme emergency only.
If the repair is non-urgent and the office is closed please complete an on-line repair form.
You are responsible for cleaning your own bedroom and keeping all shared areas such as kitchen, toilets and showers clean and tidy throughout the week. Your flat kitchen and communal areas will receive a weekly service by site staff.
University of Glasgow has arranged contents insurance cover for you with Endsleigh, the number 1 student insurance provider.
Input your policy number HH1357 at www.endsleigh.co.uk to check your policy details. Here you will find more information on how to check what is covered, some key exclusions and limitations, how to check your policy excess, how to extend and personalise your cover and most importantly, how to make a claim
It may be possible to extend over the summer months, but places are limited. You will be asked to complete a form in third term indicating that you wish to extend. Please note that you may be required to move flat.
My Kitchen
All the kitchens at Queen Margaret and Winton Drive are well-equipped with: cooker; fridge-freezer; microwave; kettle; toaster; breakfast bar; and individual shelf space.
No, crockery etc. is not supplied by the University. We do supply an iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, brush, shovel, mop and bucket.
You have bins in your flat that are for your recycling. These can then be taken to the blue recycling bins which are situated near each block. Paper, cans, tins and plastic bottles can all be recycled in these.
There is also a navy blue bin at each block which is for clean glass.
For more on recycling in UofG residences see our UofGLiving guide.
Accommodation Fees
All of your accommodation fees are paid through your MyCampus account.
The main options for paying your accommodation fees are Direct Debit, Monthly Payment Plan or via a single one-off payment.
Just remember to make arrangements to set up your payment plan immediately to ensure that you are on time for the first instalment that is due in October.
You'll find out more about paying your fees on UofGLiving and on the Accommodation Services website.
Yes, all heating, hot water and electricity, and internet is included in your rent
More questions?
If you have any questions not covered here, please contact Accommodation Services at accom@glasgow.ac.uk.
