May 6 2025

A development of 99 apartments of up to three bedrooms, 35% of which are to be allocated as affordable, has moved forward after Cruden Homes agreed to a joint venture with Evantyr Properties.

The pair acquired a former carpet warehouse and light industrial buildings at 124 Salamander Street to redevelop the site with an urban block incorporating balconies and a landscaped courtyard.

7N Architects won planning approval for the project last summer, easing delivery of a project which benefits from a rear aspect overlooking Leith Links.

Marc Teague, director at Evantyr Properties, added: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Cruden Homes on this exciting project in one of Edinburgh’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. Together, we’re bringing forward a development that not only delivers high-quality homes but also enhances the character of the local area through thoughtful design and strong sustainability credentials.”

A segregated cycle path is included in the plans as part of the broader Leith Connections initiative.

3 Comments

#1 Posted by Slow News Day on 6 May 2025 at 16:51 PM

Duller than a wet weekend in skegness

#2 Posted by ja on 8 May 2025 at 13:58 PM

I get that every building cannot be a landmark of outstanding beauty but come on. And in such a prominent spot. It is utterly depressing to see how similar these our to the other recent housing projects on UR.

#3 Posted by Lovely on 10 May 2025 at 09:30 AM

Interesting to see that the super anodyne, mid-west, mid-rent, mediocre modus and rather over financialised globalised zeitgeist is now appearing even in Edinburgh.

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