Cairncross house

Got a question about your new Glasgow Home?

Check out our Residence FAQs for the most common enquiries!

Find out about your room contents insurance

This year we’re working in partnership with Howden Insurance

Welcome to Kelvinhaugh Residences

2025/2026

Checking out of Kelvinhaugh Residences

Cairncross House, Kelvinhaugh Gate and Kelvinhaugh Street

Key Dates 2025/2026

Your key contract and University dates

Welcome to UofGLiving!

Your one-stop channel for all things accommodation!

Get Social with #UofGLiving

Join the Accommodation Services online community

Walking Guide: Cairncross, Kelvinhaugh Gate/Street

How to get to the University

UofGLiving Walking Guides

Not sure how to get from your hall to Uni?

Cleaning, Bins and Recycling

Your guide to all things cleaning in your residence!

Moving out of UofG Accommodation

Our quick guide to explain the process.

How to pay your accommodation fees

Payments made simple

Staying safe at UofG with SafeZone

Designed to keep UofG students safe

Love your bike?

Many of our residences have a secure bike storage!

eduroam: Get connected in your UofG residence

Safe and secure Wi-Fi access on campus and in your hall!

How to contact the Residence Life (ResLife) team

Here for you at halls

Key Dates 2024/2025

Your key contract and University dates

Top tips for doing the laundry

Become an expert in the laundry room!

Where's my nearest laundry?

Find out where the laundry room is located in your residence

Make your laundry day a breeze with Circuit Go!

App or Tap for an easy way to pay for your laundry

Meet Your Cairncross House Residence Team

Welcome to Cairncross House

Quick Start Guide to Glide Internet & Wi-Fi

How to connect

Do you need a TV licence?

Everything you need to know

Online room inventory

How to check the contents of your room when you arrive

Fire drills and fire alarm testing

Fire drills will take place at least twice a year

Store or transport your belongings with Flexistore

Help get your bedroom cleared before the end of term!

Recycling in UofG Accommodation

Want to get recycling but don't know how?

ParcelTracker

We'll let you know when a parcel arrives

Banned items in your halls

Please don't bring any of these!

Keeping the noise down in halls

It's all about respecting others living in halls

Updating your contact details on MyGlasgow

Ready to upload your new address details?

Get to know your area: Kelvingrove and Finnieston

Welcome to your new home!

Your Cairncross House Bedroom

Wondering what’s in your Bedroom?

How to be a good flatmate

Meeting lots of new people is all part of the experience!

Keep your flat in great shape with a Cleaning Rota

Some squeaky clean advice!

UofG overnight guest procedure

Fancy having a friend over to stay?

Flat and Bedroom Inspections

How to pass with flying colours

Car parking in UofG accommodation

Did you know some of our residences have onsite parking?

Water: Your UofGLiving Guide

Some of the best drinking water in the world!

Reporting a Maintenance Problem

Sometimes things break or stop working...

Fire safety — how to avoid false fire activations

Fire safety is vitally important!

Registering with a doctor / GP

It's really important that you register with a local doctor

Check out images from your new Glasgow home!

A selection of photos and 360° Images of our residences📸

Mental health resources

A list of services and resources to use if you need help

Cairncross House 360° Image Gallery

Check out what it looks like inside!

Kelvinhaugh Residences FAQs

(Cairncross House, Kelvinhaugh Gate, Kelvinhaugh Street)

Staying safe in halls

Easy and simple steps you should take

Getting around Glasgow

Different transport options available

Saved by the Fire Door

For your safety and the safety of others

Cairncross House

Video tour!

Got your period? We've got you!

Free sanitary products are available to students at UofG