Scotsman Developments’ plans for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at the former Madras College site in St Andrews have been recommended for approval.
This application relates to part of the site of the former Madras College Kilrymont campus, which was operational from the late 1960’s to 2019 and served as a comprehensive school for the local area.
In total, 703 bedrooms are proposed. There would be 196 bed spaces within the West Central Apartment Block, 151 bed spaces within the East Central Apartment Block, 140 bed spaces within the North Townhouses and 216 bed spaces between the East and West Townhouses.
Designed by Halliday Fraser Munro, the Kilrymont development would comprise of modern architecture with traditional elements which would feature in the form and detailing. Reference to local historical architecture has been included through the use of traditional rooflines, window proportions, decorative brickwork and stone masonry detailing.
This application is the third phase of the Kilrymont Project being delivered by Scotsman Group. Completed in September 2024, phase one involved the reuse of the existing Teaching Block to provide 208 student rooms, along with the repurposing of the Assembly Hall block to provide a range of amenities.
Phase two includes 241 new build units and external amenity to compliment the Phase one development. Phase 2 is due for the student intake in 2026.
Overall, the three phases total 1,152 rooms in this high quality, high amenity campus development which will support the growth of St Andrews and provide a supply of managed accommodation in line with St Andrews University accommodation framework.
As well as student accommodation, phase three includes cycle and bin storage. Roads, parking and landscaping are also proposed for the site in the south of St Andrews. A central greenspace would be at the site’s heart, and public art and a performance space are also included.
Scotsman Developments’ Kilrymont development aims to address an acute shortage of student accommodation across St Andrews.
