Overview
Kincaid’s Court is the University’s largest self-catered residence with 253 single and 2 twinned study bedrooms; most with 4-5 rooms per flat but with some 12 person flats. There is a large common room on site with TV, table football and table tennis, plus a decked seating area outside. Less than 10 minutes’ walk from George Square and the University's central area, it’s also close to great music venues and convenient for everything Edinburgh has to offer.
Images and virtual tours provide a general idea of the property. Specific rooms may differ in size, layout, or features.
Rooms & Prices
Academic Year 2025-26
Standard single room
Location
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle dominates Scotland's capital city from its great rock. Its story has helped shape the nation's story. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it.
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Places near you
| Location | Walking Distances* | Bus Distances** | Bus Numbers | Cycle Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Square (University Campus) | 9 min (0.4 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kings Buildings (University Campus) | 39 min (1.9 mi) | 40 min (1.2 mi) | 3, 8, 23, N3 | N/A |
| Easter Bush (University Campus) | N/A | 59 min (7.2 mi) | 15 | N/A |
| University Gym | 9 min (0.4 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Princes Street (shopping) | 11 min (0.5 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Waverley Train Station | 8 min (0.4 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Edinburgh Castle | 11 min (0.5 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Closest Supermarket (Tesco Metro) | 8 min (0.4 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Closest Large Supermarket (Sainsburys Superstore Westfield Road) | N/A | 21 min (2 mi) | 3, 8, 29, 49, N3 | N/A |
*Duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.
**Bus services are provided by Lothian buses and are subject to change. Visit their website for more info: http://lothianbuses.com/ The duration of journeys and distances are approximate and provided by Google Maps.