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Local Businesses

Any queries, please contact Human Resources via email staffdis@st-andrews.ac.uk.


Business/Retailer Product/Service Level of Discount Restrictions Proof Required

Bowbridge Alpacas Scotland

Bowbridge Alpacas is a family-run alpaca farm in a beautiful position between Peat Inn and Lagoward in North-East Fife, close to St Andrews.

You can choose between a 1hr or 2hr Alpaca experience.

More information, including their regular schedule, can be found here: Alpaca Experiences

10% discount on their regularly scheduled Alpaca Experiences, as well as any products purchased from the shop. Excludes gift vouchers. Not in conjunction with any other offers.

Staff ID - Staff member must be part of the booking.

CombiniCo

Korean & Japanese ready-to-go retail store located in the heart of St Andrews. They offer ready-to-go meals and other everyday lifestyle items. The menu combines authentic ingredients from Korea and Japan with locally sourced produce.

10% discount. Only fresh food items.

Staff ID card.

 

Driven by Cake

Driven by Cake are distributers for Nevis Bakery in Fort William. They sell Loaf Cakes, Shortbread, 3 Packs and Tablet.

They also make hampers on request.

10% discount.  N/A

Use discount code "Unicake".

Dundee Blinds

A local family-owned business that prides itself on service and quality. Dundee Blinds offer a hassle-free measurement, ordering and fitting service. With a comprehensive range of blinds in a wide variety of colours and styles.

10% off.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Excludes Velux blinds.

Staff ID card.

Eden Mill

Eden Mill are the producers of premium Scottish gin and whisky. In addition to this, they also offer tastings and cocktail making experiences in St Andrews and Edinburgh

20% discount on their Edinburgh and St Andrews tasting experiences, when booked directly through their website.

Bookings must be made via our company website.

Please visit the website, select the experience you would like to do, along with a date and time, and then apply the discount code SANDREWS20 at checkout.

Escape

Escape St Andrews is a Clarins Gold unisex beauty salon that offers a wide range of treatments designed to help you look and feel great.

 10% discount. N/A

Staff ID card.

Fairmont St Andrews

Fairmont St Andrews Spa & Fitness Club is the perfect place to do it all; relax, achieve your fitness goals and help towards living a healthy lifestyle.

Full discount information can be found here: health and wellbeing N/A

Please contact the Reservations team quoting "University of St Andrews" to gain access to the partner rates.

(t)01334 837 000

(e)standrews.scotland@fairmont.com

Forgan's St Andrews

Forgan's have adopted a simple ethos, to deliver Scottish produce-led food and drinks in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

10% discount. 

Private Dining: Complimentary glass of fizz.

N/A

Staff ID card.

Johnalan Hair Design

Hairdressing salon.

10% discount.

N/A Staff ID card.

Mitchell's St Andrews

Housed in a former Butcher's in the heart of St Andrews, Michell's is a restaurant and deli which specialises in Scottish produce.

10% discount. 

Private Dining: Complimentary glass of fizz.

N/A

Staff ID card.

Munch St Andrews

Breakfast and lunch takeaway.

Free hot or cold drink with a filled baguette.

Not available on pulled pork baguettes.

Staff ID card.

Sophie Butler Hairdressing

Hairdressing salon.

10% discount on services.

Not applicable on products, only services. Staff ID card. 

Specsavers St Andrews

Opticians including contact lenses and hearing care.

Maybe you have experienced a time that you would like to be free from wearing glasses. For example, socialising, playing sports or just changing up your look, you are invited to come along for a free contact lens trial with us. 

Employees who go on to join our Easycare subscription will be given a special discount of 10% for a 2-year period when fitted with one of our Easyvision lenses.

An appointment is required for the trial and a teach is given to those who have never worn contact lenses before – this is bookable via the Specsavers website, or you can call us on 01334 468580.

Those customers on the Easycare subscription also get the following benefits

  • 50% of a pair of glasses once per year
  • Frist month free offer
  • Free home delivery
  • Spare lenses (T&C's apply)
  • Free contact lens health checks
  • Dedicated contact centre
This offer is for new subscriptions only from 1st of June 2024 until 31st of August 2024. The 10% discount is on all Easyvision lenses, which will be used as a first fit option for all patients. Non Easyvision lens options will be eligible for a 5% discount on their subscription. The discount will last for 2 years from the date the subscription is started. Valid sight test prescription required, or a sight test must be completed first. Existing contact lens wearers can join by providing a valid contact lens prescription. Not aplicable in any other Specsavers store. Subscription must be set up in store and valid university of St Andrews ID badge will be required at the subscription process - this cannot be added at a later date.

Spoiled Life

Spoiled Life is a lifestyle and clothing store with a coffee shop serving fresh cakes and pastries daily.

10% discount in store and café.

Discount cannot be used alongside any other promotional discount or sale.

Staff ID card.

Storage St Andrews

Holiday storage and self storage.

10% discount.

Minimum order of £50.

Enter code 'Staff' in the coupon box at checkout. 

St Leonard's School

St Leonards offers outstanding day and boarding education for children aged 5 to 18 years old.

The independent school combines exceptional academic achievement with a friendly atmosphere and a culture of creativity. With close links to the University, the Byre and world renowned golf courses, the school offers a world of opportunity for its pupils.

5% discount on school fees.

N/A

Alert the St Leonards Admissions Team of employment when initially enquiring. Then obtain a letter of confirmation from the HR department at the University by contacting hr.support@st-andrews.ac.uk.

This letter should be submitted to St Leonards during the application process.

The Bothy

The Bothy is a quintessential Scottish bolthole nestled in a cosy corner of Church Square with season Scottish produce at the heart of their dishes.

20% off the A La Carte menu. 

Private Dining: Complimentary glass of fizz.

N/A

Staff ID Card.

The Hide

Tucked in the eaves above Mitchell's, The Hide serves up a seasonal menu and becomes a cocktail lovers paradise after dark.

10% off food.

Private Dining: Complimentary glass of fizz.

Day Delegate Package - £25 per person including buffet lunch.

N/A

Staff ID card.

The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa

As a member of our Fitness Centre you will have access to a large number of Technogym cardiovascular and resistance machines in our fully equipped gym, as well as access to our range of fitness classes and 20-metre lap pool with hot tub.

Joining fee - £99

£73 per month - Gym & Leisure membership. This includes use of the pool, online classes and instructed studio classes (usually £90 per month).

See here for full member benefits: Lifestyle

N/A

Staff ID card.

Proof of continuous employment with the University. Letter can be obtained at staffdis@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Therapy by Alice Mooney

Based in St Monans, Therapy by Alice Mooney offers a range of massage Treatments:

Remedial | Sports | Deep Tissue | Swedish | Indian Head | Pregnancy | Oncology (IRIS cancer partnership accredited)

£10 discount on 60-minute and 90-minute massage treatments.

60 mins | £60 £50

90 mins | £80 £70

N/A

Please click the relevant link below for discounted payment:

60 Minute Massage

90 Minute Massage

The Vic

The Vic offers a relaxed atmosphere bustling with character, contemporary yet traditional cocktails, craft beer, small batch production gins and hand-made pizzas.

 10% off food.

Private Dining: Complimentary glass of fizz.

N/A

Staff ID card.

The St Andrews Hamper Company

The St Andrews Hamper Company makes shopping for unique gifts full of joy - just like their luxury hampers filled with gorgeous eco & organic goodies. Free local and UK delivery.

 10% discount.

10% discount available on first order.

Shop online and enter code UNISAVE10 at check out.

The Wax Bar

Beauty salon.

20% discount on all treatments.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

Staff ID card.

Tulsi

A fine dining Indian and Thai restaurant.

15% discount on A La Carte menu.

10% discount on takeaways (excluding set meals).

Not available on Saturdays.

Staff ID Card.

Waterstones (St Andrews only)

Mainstream and academic book retailer.

10% discount on full-priced items.

Excludes gift card purchases and discounted items.

Cannot be used in conjunction with a loyalty card.

Staff ID card.