A derelict stone building just yards away from the Scottish Parliament is to be converted into a one-bedroom home.

The property, just 200 yards down the road from Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, has been granted planning permission.

It lies on the eastern boundary of the New Town conservation area and it currently on the Buildings at Risk register.

Built into a railway embankment the structure is believed to originate from the early 19th century when it formed part of the former Abbeyhill Foundry.


It has a footprint of just 28sq/m and will comprise of a bedroom, bathroom and small utility space on the ground floor with a stairwell leading to a kitchen and breakfast bar above. From there the spiral stair leads up to the main living area before ultimately culminating in a study space.

To accommodate this vertical requirement the roof will be raised by 600mm and a large dormer window will be installed with views out toward the Parliament and Arthur's Seat beyond.

Craig Amy architects undertook planning for the new home, which could be on site as early as September.

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