Sensory Guide: Younger Hall
Younger Hall, opened by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1929, is used for graduation ceremonies, conferences, performances, and teaching by any School. The building comprises the main hall and a variety of seminar rooms.
This sensory guide outlines key sensory aspects of Younger Hall to support navigation and comfort.
Younger Hall is located on North Street, St Andrews (KY16 9AJ).
Entrance and Stairs
Visual 👁
- Bright, patterned flooring
- Clear signage throughout
Audio 👂
- Can be noisy during class changeover but quiet during class times
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Can feel very busy at peak times
- Possible draughts from outside door
Lecture Theatre
Visual 👁
- Little natural light
- Tiered seating on floor and balcony
Audio 👂
- Noisy footsteps from wooden floor
- Writing tablets on chairs can be noisy to open
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Capacity: 500
- Tightly spaced, padded seats with attached writing tablets
- Tiered seating may feel tight
Seminar Rooms 1 & 2
Visual 👁
- Openable windows provide natural light and air
- Whiteboards can cause glare
Audio 👂
- Carpeted flooring muffles footsteps
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Capacity: 40
- Tightly spaced, padded seats with narrow desks
Seminar Rooms 3 & 4
Visual 👁
- Openable windows for natural light and air
- Seminar-style layout facing a screen at the front
Audio 👂
- Carpeted flooring muffles footsteps
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Capacity: 40
- Tightly spaced, padded seats with writing tablets
Stewart Room
Visual 👁
- Openable windows for natural light and air
Audio 👂
- Carpeted flooring muffles footsteps
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Capacity: 60
- 6 rows of chairs with plenty of space between rows
Lift
Visual 👁
- Mirror to aid reversing out
Audio 👂
- Audible announcements
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Accessible to all students
- Braille markings present
Toilets
Visual 👁
- Bright lights
- Clear signage
Audio 👂
- Noisy hand dryers
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Accessible facilities on every floor
Address:
Younger Hall
North Street
St Andrews, KY16 9AJ