The old school site on McLeod Street at the back of Hearts’ Tynecastle Stadium will be turned into 468 student flats. The original school hall will be repurposed as a central amenity hub in a courtyard space with high quality shared facilities.The old school site on McLeod Street at the back of Hearts’ Tynecastle Stadium will be turned into 468 student flats. The original school hall will be repurposed as a central amenity hub in a courtyard space with high quality shared facilities.
The old school site on McLeod Street at the back of Hearts’ Tynecastle Stadium will be turned into 468 student flats. The original school hall will be repurposed as a central amenity hub in a courtyard space with high quality shared facilities.

Edinburgh developments 2023: Here are 12 major developments that will dramatically transform the Capital in next five years

Plans include a luxury hotel on Princes Street which is one of the biggest-ever investments in the famous thoroughfare.

Edinburgh’s skyline is constantly changing – with developments like the St James Quarter and the revamped Meadowbank Sports Centre among major changes in recent years.

From housing developments and purpose built student flats on historic sites to luxury hotels and shopping centres, there are many major developments set to transform the face of the city. Big plans can prove controversial, often prompting objections to building projects that locals worry could have a detrimental impact on their city.

But there are plenty that have been given the go-ahead. Numerous developments across the city are in the pipeline now and expected to be completed in the next five years – everything from a massive Princes Street hotel to one of the country’s biggest affordable housing developments.

Here are 12 major developments to look out for in the next five years.

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