MAXIMUM TILT: a festival of artists' moving image

The festival programme includes one vegan or vegetarian group meal (lunch or evening meal) per day which is included in all tickets.

We encourage attendees to join us for the duration of the festival, beginning on the afternoon of Tuesday 23 June and concluding at midday on Thursday 25 June 2026.

Day passes

Sliding scale: £0 – 10

Festival Pass

Sliding scale: £0 – 20

Book tickets via the LUX Scotland TicketSource here.

A link for booking discounted accommodation will be sent to you following a purchase of a MAXIMUM TILT ticket.

Accommodation at the University of St Andrews’ David Russell Apartments is available to book at a discounted rate until Wednesday 22 April 2026.

• Discounted rate: £78.75 – £93.75 per room, per night

• Full rate: £105 – 125 per room, per night

• Ground floor and wheelchair accessible rooms available

• A link for booking discounted accommodation will be sent to you following a purchase of a MAXIMUM TILT ticket

Single occupancy room:

Discounted cost: £78.75 per room, per night

Full cost: £105 per room, per night

• Double bed (4ft 6ins wide)

• En suite toilet and shower room

• A desk and study chair

• Towels and bed linen

• Access to a shared kitchen area which includes use of a fridge freezer, TV and dishwasher

• Tea and coffee making facilities

• Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the building

• A full Scottish cooked breakfast or a continental breakfast is included.

Double occupancy room:

Discounted cost: £93.75 per room, per night

Full cost: £125 per room, per night

• Double bed (4ft 6ins wide)

• En suite toilet and shower room

• A desk and study chair

• Towels and bed linen

• Access to a shared kitchen area which includes use of a fridge freezer, TV and dishwasher

• Tea and coffee making facilities

• Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the building

• A full Scottish or continental breakfast is included.

The David Russell Apartments are a 20 – 25 minute walk or a short bus journey away from the Byre Theatre.

Please find more information on David Russell Apartments here.

There is level access to the building at both public entrances to the theatre, either at the main Box Office entrance, off South Street, or the entrance off Abbey Street. Both entrances/​exits operate automatic double sliding doors. All levels of the theatre can be accessed by lift. Wheelchair accessible toilets are located in the public foyers on level one and level four.

There are five spaces available for wheelchair users at the rear of the main auditorium. Each of the five wheelchair spaces enjoys unrestricted views of the stage. Please let us know when you book if you require a wheelchair space or if you have additional access requirements.

Find out more about accessibility at the Byre Theatre here.

For further information about access or if there is anything you would like to discuss to support your participation, please email Annie Crabtree email hidden; JavaScript is required.

A limited access fund is available to support participation.

This can be used for things such as local transport (for access or safety reasons) or the cost of childcare, carers or support workers.

This fund will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please get in touch as soon as you can with Annie Crabtree email hidden; JavaScript is required. We do not ask for evidence of need.

We have five access bursaries available to support participation in MAXIMUM TILT.

Access bursaries cover the cost of single occupancy accommodation for three nights (22^nd, 23^rd and 24^th June), a festival pass and a contribution of £200 to travel, subsistence and access costs. The festival pass includes one vegan or vegetarian group meal (lunch or evening meal) per day.

Access bursaries are reserved for people based in Scotland and who otherwise would not be able to participate in the festival. We do not ask for evidence of need and trust that applicants will self identify their eligibility.

Five bursaries will be allocated at random.

We ask that you provide the following information via the form linked below:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Your postcode

• Whether you require wheelchair accessible accommodation

The deadline for submissions is Sunday 12 April, 12 midnight.

To apply please complete this form.

Applicants will be notified on Monday 13 April whether their submission has been selected.

For more information on access bursaries please contact Annie Crabtree, email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Tuesday 23 June

1 – 9.30pm
A programme of screenings, discussions and a group meal.

Wednesday 24 June (Midsummer’s Day)

11am – 9.30pm
A programme of screenings, discussions and a group meal.

Thursday 25 June

11am – 2pm
A programme of screenings, discussions and a closing meal.

Cycling and walking in St Andrews

It’s easy to walk and cycle in and around St Andrews and there are lots of places where you can lock your bike securely outside the Byre on Abbey Street and on South Street. There’s lots of useful information here.

Parking in St Andrews

There is some, free on street parking available outside the Abbey Street entrance to the Byre Theatre. Pay & Display is in operation for parking bays throughout the town centre during the daytime.

Bus

St Andrews bus station has links to all major cities and is a 15 minute walk from the Byre. Check Stagecoach for details. Local bus links throughout Fife & Tayside are also often available.

Train

The nearest train station to St Andrews is Leuchars, 5 miles outside of St Andrews. The station provides train links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee. For further train information please check nationalrail​.co​.uk. There is a taxi rank at Leuchars train station as well as a regular bus service to St Andrews.

Flights

Both Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Airport offer a range of domestic and international flight routes operated by all the major passenger airlines. Upon arrival at either airport you have a number of options to reach St Andrews, including bus and train connections or car hire.

Dundee Airport also offers a direct route to London Stansted. Visit hial​.co​.uk/​d​u​n​d​e​e​-​a​i​r​port/ for more information.

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