Pollock Halls of Residence
Main halls of residence for students at the University of Edinburgh
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Pollock Halls of Residence is the largest halls of residence for the University of Edinburgh, located in St Leonard's, Edinburgh, Scotland, near the foot of Arthur's Seat. The complex of buildings houses more than 2,000 undergraduate students during term time, and is available to the public as bed and breakfast-style accommodation outside of the teaching term. While some of the buildings date from the 19th century, the majority of Pollock Halls dates from the 1960s and early 2000s. Pollock Halls are located on the edge of Holyrood Park, 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km) southeast of the centre of Edinburgh, and 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) from the university's central area around George Square.
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Newington, Edinburgh
Area of Edinburgh, Scotland
0.4 mi awayThe Grange, Edinburgh
Suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland
0.7 mi awayEdinburgh University Students' Association
Students' union in Edinburgh, Scotland
0.8 mi awayHolyrood Park
Park in Edinburgh, Scotland
0.7 mi awayBurgh Muir
Former common land near Edinburgh, Scotland
0.7 mi awayArthur's Seat
Mountainous hill in Edinburgh, Scotland
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