Work has started on more than 140 new homes in a Scottish city.

The energy-efficient social and mid-market rent properties will include one, two, and three-bedroom homes across the site.

The City of Edinburgh Council said the Silverlea development is part of the £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront regeneration, which will create a new residential-led mixed-use community and will deliver around 3,500 net zero carbon homes, a primary school, a health centre, commercial and cultural space, and a new coastal park.

The Silverlea homes are part of a wider developmentThe Silverlea homes are part of a wider development (Image: Smith Scott Mullan Associates)

The development is part of the £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront regeneration which will create a new residential-led mixed-use community and will deliver around 3,500 net zero carbon homes, a primary school, a health centre, commercial and cultural space, and a new coastal park.


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In partnership with Cruden, work will include upgrades to greenspace and the main footpath linking Salveson Cresent and Marine Drive to create safer, easier access to the shorelines.

Plans also include a new pavilion for Craigroyston Community Football Club.

Fraser Lynes, managing director of Cruden, said: “Silverlea is a great example of development with sustainability and community at its heart, and we are thrilled to be involved in the delivery of this transformational project.

“The City of Edinburgh Council must be commended in bringing forward these much needed social and mid-market homes amid the capital’s housing emergency, and for specifying them to net zero carbon standards, making them greener, cleaner and more efficient to heat and run.”