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 the sterling continuing work of 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 - from those set to be completed this year, to those that face being scrapped due to planning approval being rejected.
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9. West Tollcross
This 145 bed student residence including ground floor commercial units in Tollcross has now got the go-ahead from planners. | Fletcher Joseph Associates
10. Dunedin Street - The Foundry
Planning permission has been approved for this 65 bed student residence in the Powderhall area of Edinburgh. | shedkm | shedkm
11. Arthur Street
This 112 bed student development in Pilrig was initially refused planning permission but was approved on appeal. It is now under construction and expected to be completed by May 2027. | Flow Design Architects
12. Lasswade Road
Another Liberton development that has won approval, this one will build a 103 bed student residence. | 56three Architects