Shrubhill House · Edinburgh

If you prefer a living environment that is 'full of a sense of story while remaining innovative', Shrubhill House will definitely strike a chord with you. This apartment is truly special as it is transformed from an old office building in the 1960s and made its brand-new debut at the end of 2020. It not only retains the steady texture of the old building but also features lively designs suitable for students.

Location

The location of the apartment holds 'understated convenience'. It is located in the northeast of Edinburgh, not too far from the city center while avoiding the hustle and bustle of the core area. Most of the campuses in Edinburgh can be reached on foot. The transportation nearby is also very convenient. You can reach the bus stop within a few minutes' walk. If you want to go shopping on Princes Street or visit the old town, it can basically be reached within half an hour by bus. Even better, the surrounding area is a residential area, and the daily atmosphere is extremely peaceful. When taking a walk in the evening, you can see locals walking their dogs and chatting, giving a very real sense of 'putting down roots in Edinburgh'.

Distances to various schools and campuses are as follows:

It takes 30 minutes to walk to the GS campus of the University of Edinburgh, 14 minutes by bike, and 15 minutes by bus.

The apartment is 24 minutes' walk from the Moray House School of Education, University of Edinburgh, 12 minutes by bike, and 18 minutes by bus.

It takes 28 minutes by bus to reach the Edinburgh College of Art.

Apartment Facilities

There are mainly two types of rooms, Ensuite (shared kitchen with private bathroom) and Studio (private kitchen and bathroom). In the Ensuite, there is a double bed, a desk, and a wardrobe. There is also space beside the desk for a table lamp and a green plant. The Studio is slightly larger, and the kitchen area has a small refrigerator, an induction cooker, and a simple operation table.

You can feel safe here. There is 24-hour access control and full coverage of surveillance cameras, and there are also security guards on patrol. You don't have to worry even if you come back late from self-study at night. The maintenance team is also extremely reliable. The public area is divided into several functional areas. If you want to study, there is a quiet study room with comfortable desks and chairs and good lighting, which is highly efficient for finishing your assignments. If you want to relax, there is a spacious rest area where you can watch dramas and chat with your roommates, easily getting closer to each other. The kitchen equipment is also very complete, including a microwave oven and an oven. You can cook hot pot and bake cookies with your roommates on weekends, directly filling you with a sense of happiness. In addition, the apartment also has a laundry room, so you don't have to carry your dirty clothes to find a dry cleaner, and all your daily needs can be easily met.

Surrounding Life

Half of the joy of living here comes from the 'easily accessible' convenience around. You don't have to worry at all about 'what to eat or what to buy'.

It takes 3 minutes to walk to the Co-op supermarket at the street corner. You can buy fresh croissants and lattes in the morning and a box of salad or frozen pizza when you get home from work at night, and you can finish a meal in 10 minutes.

If you want to buy daily necessities or ingredients, it takes 10 minutes by bus to the Tesco Extra large supermarket. You can buy everything from shampoo to steak, from rice to frozen dumplings in one stop, and there are often 'buy two get one free' promotions. If you want to visit small shops, walk to Leith Walk Street, where there are small shops selling handmade jewelry, vintage record stores, and small, niche cafes. You can sit there all afternoon on weekends, reading books and daydreaming, which is extremely therapeutic.

Note:

During the 2026/27 academic year, the apartment plans to carry out construction work from 8 am to 6 pm on Monday to Friday, including the construction of the exterior facade of this building. There may be noise interference during the construction period, and the light in the room may also occasionally become dim. Notice will be given in advance before the project starts, and the latest progress will be reported throughout the construction process.