- We collect from your room — door-to-door pickup from your Pollock Halls house.
- We store your items securely — your belongings are kept safe in our UK storage facility until you need them back.
- We return them when you need them — delivered to your new address or back for the start of term.
Updated June 2026 — bookings open for the 2026 summer storage season and 2026/27 academic year.
Door-to-door student storage at Pollock Halls — how it works
UniMove provides door-to-door student storage at Pollock Halls. We collect belongings from your room, store them securely over the summer, and return them when you are ready for the next term, tenancy, or move-in date.
About student storage at Pollock Halls, Edinburgh
Pollock Halls is the University of Edinburgh’s largest residential site, tucked at the foot of Arthur’s Seat and Holyrood Park on Holyrood Park Road, just east of the city centre. It is made up of a cluster of houses — among them Holland House, Brewster, Chancellor’s Court, Lee and Baird — offering both catered and self-catered rooms, mostly to first-years. The central teaching area around George Square is a short bus ride or a walk across the Meadows. Scottish terms finish earlier than in England, so Pollock move-out runs from late May into June.
Each Pollock house has its own entrance off the central campus roads, so our team collects at the door nearest your house. Self-catered residents often have kitchen kit to store alongside personal boxes, and flatmates can book a combined collection. If you are an international student flying home for the summer, door-to-door collection with a flexible September return is the simplest option. Typical Pollock residents store five to seven boxes.
What students usually store
- Suitcases and boxes
- Clothes and bedding
- Kitchen items
- Books and study equipment
- Small furniture
- Sports equipment
Why students choose collection and storage instead of self-storage
Traditional self-storage usually means hiring a van, carrying everything yourself, and paying for more space than you need. UniMove’s student-focused collection and storage service is simpler — especially if you are leaving halls, sharing transport with flatmates, or flying home for the summer from Edinburgh.
Frequently asked questions about student storage at Pollock Halls
How much does student storage at Pollock Halls cost?
Pricing depends on how many boxes you store and how long you need storage for. The quote covers door-to-door collection from your Pollock Halls room, secure storage, and return delivery. Most residents store between five and seven boxes. Get a Pollock Halls quote for an exact figure.
Which Pollock house do you collect from?
We collect from all of the Pollock houses, including Holland House, Brewster, Chancellor’s Court, Lee and Baird. Each house has its own entrance and our team loads at the door nearest your house, so just tell us your house at the quote stage.
Can you store my things while I fly home for the summer?
Yes. Door-to-door collection and a flexible September return are ideal for international students. We collect before you leave and return everything to your address when you are back in Edinburgh.
When can my items be returned to Edinburgh?
Return delivery is arranged for whenever you need your belongings back — typically the start of the next academic year, the day a new tenancy starts, or whenever you return to Edinburgh.
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Ready to book student storage at Pollock Halls?
Get a quote or book your student storage service through UniMove. We make summer storage and student moves simpler, faster and less stressful for Pollock Halls residents.