Student accommodation in Edinburgh is big business these days, with developers keen to cash in on an affluent student population looking for comfortable accommodation in convenient locations.
With over 35,000 students studying at the University of Edinburgh alone, there’s a huge market to target.
But the developments can sometimes prove to be controversial, with local communities worried about the buildings themselves and potential antisocial behaviour.
Development website www.skyscrapercity.com currently lists 11 new student residences which, if approved and built, would add a total of 2,742 student rooms to the cityscape – with several due to be completed in the next 12 months.
Here’s where the planned student blocks will be built, what they will look like, and when they will be built.
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1. Haymarket Yards
Planning authorities have green lit the 153 bed student residence at Haymarket Yards, although work has yet to start on the development.
Photo: Michael Laird Architects
2. Former Tynecastle High School
Developers are currently seeking planning approval to redevelop the B-listed former Tynecastle High School to create a 545 bed student residence, a community space, and a community urban farm.
Photo: Michael Laird Architects
3. 555 Gorgie Road
Planning approval has been granted for this development at Gorgie that will create a 217 bed student residence alongside 28 homes and three commercial units.
Photo: 56three Architects
4. Westfield Road
Due to be completed by the middle of this year, the £20.4million development in Gorgie's Westfield Road will create a 394 bed student residence.
Photo: ICA