Summary:
- Alumno Group and Henderson Park have begun construction on a 191-bed student accommodation development at Jock’s Lodge, Edinburgh, with Clark Contracts as main contractor; the project includes cluster flats, studios, social spaces, and a ground-floor commercial unit, targeting completion before the 2027/2028 academic year.
- The development reflects Edinburgh’s expanding purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market, which has seen a 151% increase since 2005, driven by growing university enrolments and demand for dedicated student housing.
- Local residents and housing advocates have raised concerns about the scale of PBSA growth, citing impacts on neighbourhood character and housing priorities, with calls for a more balanced approach to meet both student and community housing needs.
Original article:
https://thetab.com/2026/03/09/work-begins-on-massive-new-191-bed-student-accommodation-in-edinburgh
