Overview
O'Shea North is formed of 6 different houses, all named after Scottish rivers … Almond, Carron, Esk, Forth, Tweed, and Tyne.
In total, there are 407 single en-suite bedrooms in a variety of 3-7 person flats, 41 self-contained studio apartments plus 6 twin rooms with shared bathroom facilities. In addition to their own communal kitchen/living areas, residents also have access to the main common room, TV room, study area and music rooms in the adjacent Residence Hall.
Images and virtual tours provide a general idea of the property. Specific rooms may differ in size, layout, or features.
Almond House detailed access guide
Forth Hall detailed access guide
Property Features
Rooms & Prices
Academic Year 2025-26
Standard plus en-suite room
Large en-suite studio
Standard en-suite studio
Standard en-suite room
Twin shared room
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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.
Edinburgh CastleDirections
Places near you
| Location | Walking Distances* | Bus Distances** | Bus Numbers | Cycle Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Square (University Campus) | 10 min (0.6mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kings Buildings (University Campus) | 38 min (1.9 mi) | 30 min (1.9 mi) | 7,31,37,47,62A,N37, X37 | N/A |
| University Gym | 1 min (0.1 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Princes Street (shopping) | 19 min (0.9 mi) | 24 min (0.9 mi) | 29, 37, N37, 41, 42 | N/A |
| Waverley Train Station | 14 min (0.7 mi) | 17 min (0.7 mi) | 3, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, N37, X37 | N/A |
| Edinburgh Castle | 19 min (0.9 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Closest Supermarket (Tesco Metro) | 6 min (0.3 mi) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Closest Large Supermarket (Sainsburys, Cameron Toll) | N/A | 23 min (1.7 mi) | 3, 7, 8, 29, 31, 37, 47, 49 | 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.