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Work is expected to start this summer at the former Royal Bank of Scotland site in Dundas Street in Edinburgh's New Town.
Developers Ediston currently have planning permission for around 350 new homes - a mix of build-to-rent, private residential and mid-market rent - as well as office space.
But last year they lodged a fresh application to change the build-to-rent element to purpose-built student accommodation - which would be developed, owned and managed by Fusion Group - and change the office building to more homes.
Ediston are still awaiting approval for the switch. But development director Ross McNulty said demolition of the former RBS buildings was completed in October 2024 and the site had been prepared for construction works to proceed.
"We are in the final stages of procuring a contractor to start the approved residential buildings opposite Royal Crescent and Fettes Row, and look forward to seeing site activity commence in the summer months.”

A look at 10 development projects under scaffolding in the city

New contactless fare system for trams within weeks

Could you be a lollipop warden?

Council launches search for more lollipop men and women

Nationalising the essentials is 'common sense'

Cammy Day says he is a victim of 'orchestrated political campaign'

75 years ago, Churchill v Attlee in landmark election

Changes to controversial traffic scheme still awaited a year on

We spotted a decomposed dead rat when we visited

I visited the area plagued by pests and found dead rats in the street

The glasshouse at Smeaton Nursery and Tearoom is set to be replaced with solar panels to support the garden nursery business.

Garden nursery looks to cut dependence on power grid with solar panels

Picture Toby Williams.

Edinburgh's Christian Aid book sale returns after 'one year pause'

Boy, 10 hit by e-scooter at beauty spot

Portobello High School

TikTok star Caz Milligan and rapper Jaad turn up at city school

Here's what's happening to those empty shops in Princes Street

The gap site at Telford Drive, Edinburgh. Where developers hope to build a new block of eight flats.

Plans for new four-storey block of flats at gap site re-submitted

The site of the proposed 141 new homes at Turnhouse Road, opposite the golf club.

Plans approved to build 141 new homes despite 19 objections

Dog and Cat Home cuts jobs and opening hours due to rising costs
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced job losses and a cut in opening times due to “unprecedented challenges”.
Ian Swanson

Another artist's impression of the proposed hotel development, showing how the site would be brought up to the street in line with neighbouring buildings.

Former post office to be demolished and replaced with 11-bed hotel

Centre gets green light for solar panels

Murrayfield is one of the venues where discounted public transport fares could be sold with game and concert tickets

Travel discounts for events could ease parking problems

The JCB Pothole Pro has helped improve the condition of Edinburgh’s roads

Call for more money to fund pothole repairs

Traffic ban in part of Royal Mile from July

Donald Trump holds up a chart showing what tariff will be charged on imports from different countries around the world (Picture: Chip Somodevilla)

Donald Trump creates tariff turmoil amid a new Medieval politics Ian Swanson

SNP MSP faces election challenge from council leader

Christine Jardine has called for a visa route for Americans fleeing Trump administration.

'UK should offer escape route for Americans wanting to flee Trump'

A police officer tickets a car parked at the foot of the Bathgate precinct in January 2020.

Town fighting plans to pay for parking calls for wardens return

An example of a continuous pavement, which aims to prioritise pedestrians over car traffic, off Leith Walk.

Councillors approve trial of new tactile paving arrangements

A stock photo of a Lothian Buses bus.

Council to call on the expansion of free bus travel to include carers
Edinburgh Council will explore getting Scottish Government support to expand free bus travel to carers and companions of under-22 bus pass holders.
Joe Sullivan

The Gasholder 1 Park sits within the completely restored gasholder with views over the Firth of Forth.

New park opens within former gasholder

Edinburgh exhibition of massive Covid artwork

Buses on East London Street in Edinburgh's New Town. Residents say they are causing noise and disruption for residents all the time.

'Last option' to help sleepless residents is rejected by councillors

Residents will no longer be consulted on new parking zones

Russian state media fell for an outrageous April Fools joke that Britain was buying a new aircraft carrier and would name it HMS Prince Andrew.

Russia media falls for April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew

An example of a continuous pavement, which aims to prioritise pedestrians over car traffic, off Leith Walk.

Councillor calls for junction changes trial to fight pavement parking

'I'm horrified this is now a never-ending construction project.'

The group of travellers, believed to be those who were at Clermiston until last weekend, have set-up home at Silverknowes in Edinburgh.

Travellers move on to new city area

An artist's impression of the proposed new flats at 158A Lanark Road West in Currie, Edinburgh.

Plans lodged to turn empty bank branch into 10 new flats

Hull sections and jigs on route to Glasgow and BAE Systems for assembly, produced to be part of the Type 26 frigate HMS Birmingham.

Huge propulsion block and other parts built new Type 26 ships

Beach Lane in Edinburgh has been closed off to traffic after a large sinkhole opened up outside Towerbank Primary School.

City road closed after large sinkhole appears outside primary school

Beltane Fire Festival

Beltane Fire Society hits out at council's park levy

The house would sit on a hillside next to Calton Hill.

Groups warn ultra-modern house would ruin Calton Hill views

Work due to start soon on upgrade of Dalmahoy junction

Bin wars as residents divided over gull-proof sacks plan

Marshall Dallas took up the role of chief executive at the EICC in October 2014. Picture by Stewart Attwood

7 top council executives received pay packages over £200,000

Why cross-party backing for new eye hospital now more vital than ever

No1 Showbar will now have dancing on site until 3am during the festive period and the festival season in August.

Strip club opening hours extension approved for Xmas & Festival month

The Burger King drive-thru at Fort Kinnaird in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Burger King given permission for 24-hour drive-thru

Energy bills for a typical household will rise by more than £100 a year under regulator Ofgem's new cap

Day of protest against rising energy prices

Picture posed by models

Violent incidents in city schools are on the rise

Patients disappointed and angry at six year wait for new eye hospital

Police on the scene earlier this week at West Pilton Bank after gunshots were reported.

Edinburgh gangland shootings raised in Scottish Parliament

An artist's impression of how the refurbished King's Theatre will look (Picture: Bennetts Associates)

Big increase in pavement outside city theatre

New eye hospital won't be built for another six years

Consultation on next tram route delayed until after summer holidays

Resurfacing work Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Extra cash for city's roads 'will start to make a real difference'

Councillors have backed plans to expand Queensferry High School, rather than building a new high school at Kirkliston

Councillors back Queensferry High anex rather than Kirkliston school