Overview
This recently built accommodation, located on Leith Walk and close to Murano, is only a 20-minute walk to Princes Street and on the main bus route to the central campus. It comprises of 247 single, en-suite bedrooms in cluster flats that vary from three to six-person. There is also a limited number of studios available with their own cooking facilities.
Young people aged 21 and under, and who live in Scotland, can get a free bus pass. You can use this on most bus services in Scotland. You can apply for an under 22s bus pass online or through Edinburgh Council. For more information about the under 22s bus pass scheme, visit freebus.scot.
Shrubhill is operated by our accommodation partners – Unite.
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Property Features
Rooms & Prices
Academic Year 2025-26
Single en-suite 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.
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Places near you
| Location | Walking Distances* | Bus Distances** | Bus Numbers | Cycle Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Square (University Campus) | 30 min (1.6mi) | 19 min (1.9mi) | 7,14,49 | N/A |
| Kings Buildings (University Campus) | 1h 8 min (3.2 mi) | 36 min (3.2 mi) | 7,49 | N/A |
| Easter Bush (University Campus) | N/A | 56 min (8.3 mi) | 25,15 | N/A |
| University Gym | 34 min (1.5 mi) | 15 min (1.5mi) | 14 | N/A |
| Princes Street (shopping) | 28 min (1.3 mi) | 16 min (1.3 mi) | 10,11,16 | N/A |
| Waverley Train Station | 25 min (1.1 mi) | 17 min (1.1 mi) | 14,49 | N/A |
| Edinburgh Castle | 35 min (1.5 mi) | 21 min (1.5 mi) | 22 | N/A |
| Closest Supermarket (Sainsbury's Local, attached to Shrubhill) | On-premises | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Closest Large Supermarket (Tesco, 76 Duke Street) | 15 min (0.8 mi) | 9 min (0.8 mi) | 25,49 | 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.