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.
Website www.Skyscrapercity.com keeps on top of things, thanks to contributor Kenspeckle, and lists numerous developments across the city.
Here’s where the planned student blocks will be built, what they will look like, and when they will be built.
9. West Tollcross
Another project yet to receive planning approval is this 145 bed student residence including ground floor commercial units in Tollcross. | Fletcher Joseph Associates
10. Dunedin Street
Located in the Powderhall area of the city, this 155 bed student residence has been given the goahead by the planning authorities. | ISA Architects
11. Lasswade Road
Another Liberton development that has won approval, this one will build a 103 bed student residence. | 56three Architects
12. Haymarket Yards
This 153 bed student residence located near Haymarket Train Station is under construction and due for completion by 2025. | Michael Laird Architects