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Nicolson St and South College Street

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Overview

Nicolson St and South College Street, 5 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9BE

5 Nicolson Street/5 South College Street has 100 single and 8-twinned study bedrooms, in flats varying in size from 2-4 bedrooms all with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. This property shares a Common Room and site office with Robertson Close. It’s a bustling area of Edinburgh’s centre, surrounded by restaurants, bars and cafes; plus it’s right next door to the city’s Festival Theatre, Old College, the University’s iconic headquarters, and just round the corner from the Museum of Scotland and a five minute walk from the Royal Mile.

Property Features

Central Location
Self-catered
Undergraduate property
Laundry facilities on site
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Rooms & Prices

Academic Year 2023-24

Nicholson Street bedroom
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Standard single room

£4,677 per year
Standard single room with shared bathroom facilities
BATHROOM
Shared
Catering
Self-catered property
BILLS
All utility bills included - there is an average allowance of electricity but overuse can result in additional charges.
Standard single room
Furnishings
Single bed
Small chest of drawers
Desk and study chair
Additional armchair
Set of bookshelves
Wardrobe
Internet provisions
Bedding
Bed linen is not provided
Bathroom
You will share shower, and WC with your flatmates
Nicholson Street bedroom
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Large single room

£5,234 per year
Large single room with shared bathroom facilities
BATHROOM
Shared
Catering
Self-catered property
BILLS
All utility bills included - there is an average allowance of electricity but overuse can result in additional charges.
Large single room
Furnishings
Single bed
Small chest of drawers
Desk and study chair
Additional armchair
Set of bookshelves
Wardrobe
Internet provisions
Bedding
Bed linen is not provided
Bathroom
You will share shower, and WC with your flatmates

Location

George Square

George Square campus Edinburgh EH8 9JZ

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Kings Buildings

Kings Buildings Edinburgh EH9 3JY

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Moray House

Moray House Holyrood Road Edinburgh EH8 8AQ

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Easter Bush

Easter Bush Bush Farm Road Roslin Midlothian EH25 9RG

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Old College

Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL

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Little France

Little France campus 47 Little France Crescent Edinburgh EH16 4TJ

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New College Campus

New College, 1 Mound Place Edinburgh EH1 2LU

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Edinburgh College of Art

Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9DF

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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.

Edinburgh Castle

Scott Monument

This Gothic monument commemorates Sir Walter Scott and has 64 character statues across it. It stands over 60 metres or 200 feet 6 inches high.

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Nicolson St and South College Street, 5 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9BE
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Location Walking Distances* Bus Distances** Bus Numbers
George Square (University Campus) 7 min (0.3 mi) N/A N/A
Kings Buildings (University Campus) 35 min (1.8 mi) 23 min (1.8 mi) 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 41
Easter Bush (University Campus) N/A 42 min (6.8 mi) 37, 47, 62A, N37, X37, 67
University Gym 1 min (427 ft) N/A N/A
Princes Street (shopping) 18 min (0.6 mi) 21 min (0.6 mi) 29, 37, N37
Waverley Train Station 12 min (0.6 mi) 21 min (0.6 mi) 3, 29, 31, 37, X95
Edinburgh Castle 16 min (0.8 mi) N/A N/A
Closest Supermarket (Tesco Metro): 3 min (0.2 mi) N/A N/A
Closest Large Supermarket (Sainsburys, Cameron Toll) N/A 20 min (1.6 mi) 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37

*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.

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