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Willowbrae Rd
Edinburgh EH8 7ND
Land For Sale
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0.84 ac
Investment Highlights
- The University of Edinburgh is ranked 17 in the Times "Good University Guide 2025"
- The city's international student numbers increased by 47% between the period 2017/18 to 2022/23
- Edinburgh Napier University is recognised as a top 5 UK modern university for career outcomes in both the Guardian and Times/Sunday Times Guides
- In 2023 University of Edinburgh had an offer to acceptance ratio of 1:10
- Full time student numbers at Edinburgh Napier University increased by 30% between 2017/18 and 2022/23
- The Business School at Edinburgh Napier University holds AACSB accreditation, a prestigious global benchmark
Property Facts
Description
The site is located approximately 2 miles southeast of Edinburgh City Centre and 2 miles west of Portobello within the popular Northfield suburb of the City at the intersection of Northfield Drive and Willowbrae Road. Northfield is a predominantly residential area characterised by a variety of building styles along with various commercial occupiers including, Tesco Express, Esso Petrol Station, Premier Inn & Motorchoice car showroom. Holyrood Park & Figgate Park are in close proximity providing greenspace for local residents to enjoy. The site is conveniently situated on the east side of Willowbrae Road which is one of the main arterial routes linking the City Bypass and A1 with the East and the City Centre. The route benefits from an extensive bus network for Lothian buses as well as East Lothian bus operators including frequent services directly to Queen Margaret University & Edinburgh College. Planning approval granted for the erection of purpose-built student accommodation with commercial space at ground level, associated amenity space, access, landscaping and cycle parking. Planning Consent for 131 Rooms.
