Merchant Studios is ideally located in Glasgow, offering excellent convenience for students who want to live close to university campuses and city-centre amenities. The University of Strathclyde is around 6 minutes away on foot, while Glasgow School of Art is approximately 15 minutes away and Glasgow Caledonian University around 20 minutes away. The University of Glasgow can be reached in about 30 minutes by public transport. Transport links are also highly convenient, with a bus stop around 1 minute away and High Street railway station approximately 3 minutes away on foot. A convenience store is located downstairs, while ALDI, Sainsbury’s, Buchanan Street, Buchanan Galleries and Princes Square Shopping Centre are all within easy walking distance.
The accommodation opened in 2016 and is arranged across 8 floors, offering 262 student bed spaces. Merchant Studios provides four different Studio room types, making it especially suitable for students who prefer independent living and a higher level of privacy. Each studio includes its own private kitchen and bathroom, allowing residents to enjoy a fully self-contained space for study, rest, cooking and daily routines. With different layouts available, students can choose a room that best suits their budget and personal living preferences.
Residents benefit from practical facilities and upgraded communal spaces designed to support study, fitness, relaxation and everyday living. The property completed an exciting social space upgrade in spring 2022, including the addition of an on-site gym available 24/7. The building also provides Wi-Fi, on-site security, electronic key card access, CCTV coverage, property services, maintenance support, cleaning services, accessible facilities, lift access, bicycle storage, laundry facilities, lounge areas, study rooms and an outdoor courtyard. Rooms are fully furnished and include kitchen facilities, cable TV and contents insurance, helping students enjoy a comfortable and independent living experience in Glasgow.