Overview
Pollock Halls is the University of Edinburgh's largest accommodation site at 18 Holyrood Park Road, providing catered living for over 2,000 undergraduate students each year. The complex sits below Arthur's Seat, within a mile of the city centre and the university's Central Area, and around one and a half miles from King's Buildings.
Pollock is exclusively catered — residents take meals in on-site dining facilities, with houses including Baird House and Holland House offering a mix of shared-bathroom and en-suite room formats across the estate. Arthur's Food and Drink bar provides an on-site social hub, and the wider site includes a shop and restaurant facilities supporting the student community.
Beyond term-time student housing, Pollock Halls also operates as a hotel and conference venue throughout the year, making it one of Edinburgh's most distinctive university accommodation assets — combining historic collegiate character with commercial hospitality infrastructure.
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| Total Lettable Area | 1,700,000 sq ft (est.) |
| Tenure | Leasehold (999 years) |
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Nearby Universities
| University | City | Distance | Travel | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh | 1.2 km | ~14 min walk | 35k |
| Scotland's Rural College | Edinburgh | 1.2 km | ~14 min walk | 5k |
| Edinburgh Napier University | Edinburgh | 2.8 km | ~33 min walk | 19k |
| Queen Margaret University | Edinburgh | 2.8 km | ~33 min walk | 6k |
| Heriot-Watt University | Edinburgh | 9.8 km | ~15 min drive | 11k |