The University is closed from 5pm on Friday 20 December and will reopen on Friday 3 January 2025.

We can also confirm the festive opening hours for a number of services below. 

Library Services and the Festive Season

 

Merchiston Library 24h Zone* 

 Merchiston Zone 5 (access to books) Craiglockhart & Sighthill Libraries  Help desks open*
Mon 16 Dec - Fri 20 Dec 24 hours (closes 9pm on 20/12) 8am - 9pm 8am - 9pm  8.45am - 4.45pm
Sat 21 Dec - Sun 22 Dec 9am - 5pm  Closed Closed  Closed
Mon 23 Dec - Tue 24 Dec 9am - 5pm Closed Closed  Closed
Wed 25 Dec - Thurs 26 Dec  Closed Closed  Closed  Closed
Fri 27 Dec - Tues 31 Dec  9am - 5pm  Closed  Closed  Closed
Weds 1 Jan - Thurs 2 Jan Closed
 Closed Closed  Closed 
Fri 3 Jan 8am - 9pm 8am - 9pm  8am - 9pm  8.45am - 4.45pm
Sat 4 Jan - Sun 5 Jan 8am - 9pm 9am - 5pm 9am - 5pm  Closed
Mon 6 Jan - Fri 10 Jan 8am - 9pm 8am - 9pm  8am - 9pm  8.45am - 4.45pm
Sat 11 Jan - Sun 12 Jan 8am - 9pm 9am - 5pm  9am - 5pm Closed

Access to Merchiston library books is available during staffed hours only. If Merchiston Library Zones 1-4 only are open (the 24 hour zone), you will have access to study space, group study pods and computers.

There will be no access to book stock or staff help. Access is by swipe card only.

*Outwith these hours Library support will be provided by the NorMAN out of hours service.


Computer Suite Festive Opening Hours

 

Merchiston JKCC

Craiglockhart & Sighthill Computer Suites

 IS Service Desk (email and telephone help)*
Mon 16 Dec - Fri 20 Dec Closed  8am - 9pm  8.45am - 4.45pm 
Sat 21 Dec - Sun 22 Dec**  Closed  Closed NorMAN service 24 hours 
Mon 23 Dec - Tues 24 Dec** Closed  Closed  NorMAN service 24 hours 
Weds 25 Dec - Thurs 26 Dec Closed Closed NorMAN service 24 hours
Fri 27 Dec - Tues 31 Dec** Closed Closed  NorMAN service 24 hours 
Weds 1 Jan - Thurs 2 Jan Closed  Closed  NorMAN service 24 hours 
Fri 3 Jan 8am - 9pm  8am - 9pm 8.45am - 4.45pm
Sat 4 Jan - Sun 5 Jan 8am - 9pm 9am - 5pm NorMAN service 24 hours
Mon 6 Jan - Fri 10 Jan 8am - 9pm 8am - 9pm 8.45am - 4.45pm
Sat 11 Jan - Sun 12 Jan 8am - 9pm 9am - 5pm NorMAN service 24 hours

There will be no JKCC helpdesk cover from 16 December 2024 until 13 January 2025 - if you are in the JKCC and need assistance you can contact the IS Service Desk.

Our standard Trimester 1&2 opening hours will resume on Monday 13 January 2025.

* Outwith IS Service Desk opening hours support will be provided by NorMAN out of hours service, in this case you'll receive a response from e59.servicedesk@normanmanagedservices.ac.uk.

** Merchiston Library 24h Zone will be open 9am - 5pm on these dates. You’ll find all the Library Opening Hours on the Library Services and the Festive Season page. 

ENGAGE Fitness Festive Opening Hours

Our ENGAGE fitness gym at our Sighthill campus will close on Friday 20 December 2024 and re-open on Friday 3 January 2025.

Student Accommodation Reception Festive Opening Hours

Student Accommodation receptions will close for the Christmas break on Friday 20 December, and will re-open as usual on Friday 3 January 2025. If you need any assistance during this time, please contact our security team who are available 24 hours a day by calling 0131 455 6119 (0131 455 4444 in emergencies).

Enjoy Catering Outlets Festive Opening Hours

Our catering outlets will close as normal on Friday 20 December for the Christmas break and re-open on Friday 3 January 2025.

Opening hours on Friday 20 December will be as follows:

Espresso Labs - 8am to 4pm.
 
Restaurants - 8am to 2.30pm.

Look after yourself this winter

Our emergency and out of hours contacts are for you to use should you need counselling and mental wellbeing support throughout the festive period.