The management of each unit is handled by a Residence Manager who deals with the domestic arrangements including catering where appropriate. In Deans Court, meals are provided throughout the year with the exception of the two weeks at Christmas. In Gannochy House, students opting for the catered contract, eat in the dining room of St. Salvators Hall. Meals are provided during undergraduate terms only and the students are all self-catering during the vacations. Each of the rooms for postgraduates is for single occupancy and is comfortably furnished including bedlinen.
Students supply their own towels.
The residences are central heating which operates at specified times. There are facilities for the washing and ironing of personal laundry and pantries for the preparation of hot drinks and light snacks. The halls of residence, i.e. Deans Court, Gannochy House and New Hall each have a Warden who is a member of the academic staff. The Warden is responsible for student welfare and discipline and maintaining the community spirit of the residence. All postgraduate accommodation is in single rooms with in room telephones.