Student Storage in Merchant City, Glasgow
- We collect from your accommodation in Merchant City.
- We store your items securely.
- We return them when you need them.
Updated May 2026.
About student storage in Merchant City, Glasgow
Merchant City sits in central Glasgow east of George Square, with a dense cluster of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) blocks serving the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian University, and Glasgow School of Art. Strathclyde main campus on John Anderson Building sits on the east edge of Merchant City, and Glasgow Caledonian sits just north on Cowcaddens Road. PBSA blocks include Vita Student, iQ, Unite Students, and Crown Place. The area mixes converted Victorian warehouse conversions with new PBSA towers.
Merchant City sits inside the Glasgow Low Emission Zone. UniMove uses LEZ-compliant vehicles so no charge passes through. PBSA blocks have concierge-managed loading bays which we pre-book. Central pedestrianised streets like Buchanan Street restrict vehicle access; we time arrivals to permitted slots. Typical Merchant City PBSA residents store four to six boxes. Tenancies end in early to mid June.
What students store
- Suitcases and boxes
- Clothes and bedding
- Kitchen items
- Books
- Personal belongings
- Sports equipment
FAQs
Merchant City storage cost?
Pricing depends on box count. Most Merchant City PBSA residents store four to six boxes. Get a quote.
Does the Glasgow LEZ affect Merchant City collections?
Merchant City sits inside the Glasgow Low Emission Zone (in force since 2023). We use LEZ-compliant vehicles so no charge passes through to you.
Do you collect from Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian halls and PBSA?
Yes, we collect from Strathclyde halls, Glasgow Caledonian halls, and the major PBSA blocks (Vita Student, iQ, Unite, Crown Place).
When can my items be returned?
Whenever you need them back, typically the start of the next academic year.