Residents protests against decision to build students flats

The area already has the fourth highest number of student flats in Scotland

Gorgie residents have been protesting against the Scottish Government’s decision to approve new student accommodation.

Plans to turn the former Tynecastle High School site into student flats were rejected by Edinburgh City Council after those who live in the area raised concerns over a lack of affordable housing.

But the decision was then overruled by the Scottish Government.

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