Silk Mill, Edinburgh

Silk Mill is a fantastic student accommodation in Edinburgh, offering students a wide range of room types. The flats are located in the Fountainbridge area, surrounded by the entertainment complex Fountain Park, where you can enjoy blockbuster movies in the cinema and eat the world-famous Five Guys burgers, Pizza Hut and more. The Edinburgh Napier University Craiglockhart Campus is within walking distance and easy access to the University of Edinburgh by public transport. 

Features

Opening in 2021, Silk Mill Student Apartments has 225 En-suite and Studio rooms, all newly refurbished to provide students with the perfect environment and peaceful space. The bedrooms boast beds, tables, chairs, TVs, sofas and more. In addition, the flats are equipped with spacious communal areas. The communal areas include a reception area, KTV room, gym, games room, outdoor patio, study room, lounge area, bike storage and more. The communal areas are cleaned and kept tidy at all times. Grab&Go breakfast and coffee are available from Monday to Friday and are free to students.

Location and What's Hot? 

Silk Mill is located in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre and is easily accessible by public transport. The city centre has many restaurants and cinemas for your daily entertainment needs. In addition to Western fast food, there are also numerous Asian restaurants within a 10-minute walk, with Korean barbecue, Japanese food, pancake fries, and Cantonese barbecue flavours available, which will satisfy your hometown's stomach! Tesco, Sainsbury's, and LIDL are also within easy reach, making it very convenient for students to purchase their daily needs. With the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle 20 minutes away by public transport, you don't have to worry about boredom in your daily life.

Transport

Silk Mill is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Napier University Craiglockhart Campus, an 11-minute bus ride to Edinburgh College of Art, an 18-minute bus ride to Heriot-Watt University. The Grove Street bus stop is close to the apartments, and several bus routes pass there, making it easy for students to commute. Haymarket train station is a 10-minute walk away, making it easy to get to other cities in the UK.

Security and Service

Silk Mill is equipped with video entry doors for personal control. Our in-house maintenance team, visual security doors, cameras and fire protection systems ensure the safety of our residents. Living here, you will feel at home.