John Burnet Hall

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John Burnet Hall
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The original "Atholl" segment of the building. Other segments include Kilmallie, Fairways, and the Annexe.
John Burnet Hall
Former namesThe Atholl Hotel
Alternative namesAtholl
JBH
General information
Type Student residence
AddressJohn Burnet Hall
30 Links Crescent
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9JF
Town or city St Andrews, Fife
Country Scotland
Coordinates 56°20′32″N2°48′24″W / 56.342136°N 2.806572°W / 56.342136; -2.806572
Completed1898;126 years ago (1898)
Renovated1962
Cost£40 000 + £25 000 [1]
Owner University of St Andrews
Website
University managed website

John Burnet Hall (also known as Atholl or JBH) is the smallest capacity Hall of Residence owned by the University of St Andrews. It was formerly the Atholl Hotel and is located in the town of St Andrews, Scotland. It has 76 bedrooms, of which 34 are shared in the main building and 36 single en-suite rooms in the Annexe. [2] All rooms are catered, meals are provided to residents three times a day Monday-Friday and breakfast and lunch are served on weekends. [2] Prices for 2024-25 are £8,882 (single room,) £8,083 (shared room,) and £10,680 (single en-suite Annexe room.) [3]

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Naming

The hall is named after the Scottish classicist, John Burnet. [1] It was formerly called the Atholl Hotel before it was purchased by the University of St Andrews. [4] [5]

The John Burnet Hall Coat of Arms John Burnet coat of arms.png
The John Burnet Hall Coat of Arms

Location

John Burnet Hall is located on Links Crescent, which is at the end of A91 road. The hall overlooks the 18th hole of the St Andrews Links Old Course and the North Sea and West Sands can be seen from the building.

Facilities

John Burnet Hall has four communal spaces; Front Hall - a meeting spot among the residents which has a couch and several chairs.[ citation needed ] The TV lounge offers seating and gaming facilities.[ citation needed ] West Lounge has a piano, seating and cushions, a pool table, a table tennis table, and a sound system projector and lights setup.[ citation needed ] 2018 saw the addition of the common room on the second floor of main building with views of the Old Course, a Nintendo Switch, chairs, and kitchenette facilities.[ citation needed ]

The laundry is serviced by provider, Washstation and the Wi-Fi is provided by Eduroam. A drinks vending machine is in operation in the main building.[ citation needed ]

Traditions

Due to John Burnet Hall's small size, its residents form a close-knit community each year.[ original research? ]

Its traditional events include three annual balls: one held in north-east Fife's Fernie Castle at the beginning of the first semester, the Hall Ball towards the beginning of the second semester, and the Traditions Ball held near the end of the second semester, although, these balls were sporadic during the Covid-19 Pandemic.[ citation needed ]

The hall colours are green and blue, and the hall's official animal is a moose.

The hall's traditional songs, chants, and traditions are generally taught to new residents within a week of their arrival in September in preparation for the annual 'Clan Warfare' event. Hall songs include the hall anthem John Burnet, La La La and Oh John Burnet is Wonderful (to the tune of When the Saints Go Marching In.) [6]

In addition, the hall maintains a form of rivalry with nearby University Hall. A rivalry which is referenced in the aforementioned 'Oh John Burnet is Wonderful'.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Memorial to Professor". The Glasgow Herald. 16 June 1962. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  2. 1 2 "St Andrews University – John Burnet Hall" . Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  3. "St Andrews University – John Burnet Hall" . Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  4. "Atholl Hotel and use of the name Atholl" . Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  5. "Atholl Hotel 1950" . Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  6. "Home". JBH Traditions.[ failed verification ]