Dunaskin Mill Glasgow is a modern student residence located at 5, Dunaskin St, Glasgow, G11 6QJ, United Kingdom, offering a variety of comfortable room options in a well-connected location close to Glasgow's leading universities. Dunaskin Mill offers ensuite rooms, 2-bed apartments, private studios, 1-bed apartments, and more, making it suitable for students who prefer either independent living or shared accommodation. University of Strathclyde is approximately 2.2 miles away, taking around 20 minutes using public transport, while the University of Glasgow is about 0.1 miles away and can be reached in a 3-minute walk. Its excellent location makes Dunaskin Mill student accommodation Glasgow an ideal choice for students seeking Glasgow university accommodation.
Glasgow is Scotland's biggest city, with a population of over 635,000 and a large student community across its colleges and universities. Students generally have to spend between £1,100 and £1,700 monthly on living costs alone. To better manage your budget, explore the cost of living in Glasgow guide, covering accommodation, transport, groceries, utilities, and other daily expenses. The city has a safety index of around 61, excellent public transport, and an employment rate of approximately 67.4% (Office for National Statistics). Known for its strengths in engineering, healthcare, finance, and creative industries, Glasgow combines career opportunities with a diverse student lifestyle.
Dunaskin Mill student accommodation offers a range of thoughtfully designed room options suitable for different student lifestyles. Residents can choose from ensuite rooms, 2 Bed apartments, private studios, 1 Bed apartments, and several other accommodation options. Ensuite rooms feature a private bathroom, small double bed, study desk and chair, under-bed storage, wardrobe, large window, pinboard, heating, and access to a shared kitchen equipped with an oven, microwave, and ample kitchen storage. Students who would prefer to have some independence have the option of choosing the studio apartments that have a private kitchen, bathroom, double bed, and study area. The 1 Bed apartments give the students a larger space that has a private bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, whereas the 2 bed apartments suit students who like sharing with another student.
Apart from all the above-mentioned spaces, Dunaskin Mill Glasgow offers many other community facilities that aim to promote academic excellence and the welfare of students. One can go for revision in the study room, relax in the lounge, or play games in the games room after classes. The on-site gym helps students maintain an active lifestyle, while the landscaped courtyard offers a peaceful outdoor space to relax. Additional conveniences include Wi-Fi and broadband, monthly free kitchen cleans, vending machines, laundry facilities, resident events, and car parking. Onsite residential team and security personnel assist in creating a friendly community, and CCTV provides extra security. Rent also covers Wi-Fi connection, power, heating, and contents insurance, which helps students save approximately £19 a week from their utility bills.
Dunaskin Mill student accommodation Glasgow enjoys an excellent location close to universities, cafés, restaurants, shopping destinations, and many of the city's cultural attractions. With the University of Strathclyde and University of Glasgow nearby, students can also conveniently reach Glasgow Caledonian University by public transport, making the property a practical choice for students attending universities across the city. When it comes to studying outside campus, nearby spaces such as the Mitchell Library provide excellent facilities for research and revision.
For coffee fans, there are Laboratorio Espresso, Papercup Coffee Company, and Riverhill Coffee Bar, whereas Paesano Pizza, Ox and Finch, and Mother India are some of the restaurants serving a diverse range of cuisine. There are many supermarkets such as Tesco Express, Sainsbury’s Local, and Lidl located near the accommodation, which makes grocery shopping easy. The Glasgow Royal Infirmary caters to all healthcare requirements, and Boots Pharmacy as well as Superdrug make it easy for people to get medicines as well as their daily requirements. There are places like St Enoch Centre and Buchanan Galleries where people can go shopping and entertain themselves.
Dunaskin Mill is ideally located for students who want to experience Scotland's rich cultural heritage. Fans can watch football matches at Celtic Park or Ibrox Stadium, home grounds for two major Scottish football teams. Students can spend their weekends visiting Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, shopping on Buchanan Street, or watching concerts at SEC, OVO Hydro, and King’s Theatre. Nature enthusiasts can relax at Glasgow Green and Glasgow Botanic Gardens, whereas TRNSMT Festival and Glasgow International Comedy Festival take care of entertaining residents at any time of the year. Fans of art can also visit the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). Those who prefer history will find Glasgow Cathedral and its necropolis interesting; from there one can enjoy beautiful panoramic views over the city. Overall, Dunaskin Mill Glasgow offers everything students need for a comfortable experience while living at student accommodation in UK.
Living at Dunaskin Mill Glasgow offers excellent connectivity across the city. Nearby bus stops like Bus Station (stance 3) (11 minutes walk) and Partick , Bus Station (stance 6) (11 minutes walk) provide frequent services to the University of Strathclyde, the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University, and the city centre. Glasgow Central (20 minutes using public transport) and Glasgow Queen Street (19 minutes using public transport) railway stations are easily accessible, offering direct services to Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester, and London. Students can save on rail travel with the 16–25 Railcard, while discounted travel is available through the Young Scot National Entitlement Card and local student transport passes. Glasgow's growing cycling network provides another sustainable commuting option. Glasgow Airport is around 15 minutes by car from Dunaskin Mill Glasgow. The ease of transport options from Dunaskin Mill makes it a preferred choice for student accommodation in Glasgow.
University of Glasgow
5 Minutes' Walk
Univeristy of Strathclyde
26 Minutes' by Subway
Glasgow International College
2 Minutes' Walk
Caledonian University
25 Minutes by Subway
City of Glasgow College
22 Minutes by Subway
University of Glasgow Dental School
8 Minutes by car
Kelvingrove Park
3 Minutes' Walk
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All their usual fab features with a small double bed alongside the en-suite shower room, ample storage and shared kitchen/living room. Rooms are approximately 14m2 and located on floors 1-6.
The same fab features as the Silver- with a small double bed and en-suite shower room, plus storage aplenty. Then off to the shared kitchen and social space when feeling peckish with more kitchen space per person. Rooms are approximately 14m2 and located on the top floor.
Our best two-bed flat with en-suite bathrooms, study spaces in each room and a shared kitchen. Between 15.5 and 15.9 sqm on the 6th floor so you get great views of either the west end or the River Kelvin.
Enjoy apartments built especially for two! The two study bedrooms, with small double beds, share the fully-fitted kitchen/living areas and high spec bathroom. Perfect for pals wanting their own apartment.
Their more spacious apartments, on a higher floor, are built especially for two. The two study bedrooms, with small double beds, share the fully-fitted kitchen/living areas and high spec bathroom. Perfect for friends looking to share an apartment.
Bigger than Silver, and on a higher floor, comes the joy of sharing in this striking two-bed apartment.
Their biggest two-bed apartment! Yet higher still, the view keeps on getting better but all the great facilities are what one expects from them but with more space to move around.
The student does not require you to pay a deposit to book this property.
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For 2025/26 AY: Instalment plan available First instalment due: 1st August 2025 Monthly instalments due on 9th of each month from October onwards Students without a guarantor must pay rent in advance. For 2026/27 AY: Instalment plan available First instalment due: 1st August 2026 Monthly instalments due on 9th of each month from October onwards Students without a guarantor must pay rent in advance.
For 2025/26 AY: Required unless full rent is paid upfront Must be: Over 18 years old Not living with tenant (except parent/guardian) Not residing in another managed property Responsibilities: Pay rent if unpaid Cover costs arising from tenancy breaches May be contacted for serious antisocial behaviour Documentation required (2026/27 AY): Photo ID Proof of residence (dated within last 3 months) Failure to provide suitable guarantor → booking may be cancelled/declined For 2026/27 AY: A guarantor is required unless the tenant pays the full rent upfront. A guarantor can be international or UK-based. The guarantor must be over 18 years old. The guarantor cannot live with the tenant unless they are the tenant's parent or guardian. The guarantor cannot live in another property managed by the management. The guarantor must provide: Photo ID, such as a valid passport. Proof of residence, such as a recent utility bill or bank statement dated within the previous three months. Failure to provide suitable documentation will result in the guarantor being declined.
It’s easy - just click on any of the "Book Now" buttons around the website and start your application. If you need any help or advice or want to book their short-term lets or summer stays, you can speak to the amber agent.
The booking process is quick and easy but it will be helpful to have some information to hand when you start your application – having the name, email and address of your guarantor, a head and shoulders photo of yourself and a bank card to make your advance rent/booking fee payment (ROI only) will all save you time!
To learn more about the deposit requirement, please check the policy section above, or feel free to reach out to your amber agent.
We want you to choose a room you are going to be happy living in and we know everyone has a different wish list – from the floor the room is on to the view and the amenities in the room, the Residents’ Team will be on hand to discuss this with you and help you make the best selection.
Their room descriptions explain whether you will have a standard or small double bed. A small double is the same length as the standard but just a tiny bit narrower. Also known as a 3/4 size bed, small doubles measure approx. 120cm wide x 190cm long. Still plenty of room for a good night's sleep, even if there's two of you sharing.
Of course! They are very proud of their properties and would love to show you around. If you want to bring some friends or family members that’s absolutely fine too – they just ask that you speak to their Residents’ Team in advance so they can make sure they have some rooms available to show you. If you find yourself in the area and haven’t had a chance to speak to they you can still pop in, whilst they might not have a room to show you they will still be able to show you around their Residents’ Shared Spaces.
They can also offer online video viewings if you don’t live locally so let they know what works for you!
Please get in touch with their Residents’ Team – they are experts on their properties and most have rooms with varying levels of adaptations so their team will be able to help you.
If you book online with the help of amber agent, and you indicate you have a medical condition, the booking process will automatically pause so you can speak with them.
Yes! The residence team know that choosing who you live with is really important so in their properties with shared apartments group booking can easily be organised by getting in touch with your amber agent.
A few weeks before the start of your tenancy they will get in contact to ask you to watch our induction video and book a move-in slot. You will need to do this so they can make sure they are expecting you!
Yes! Order bedding, kitchen packs and other uni essentials from their shop.
Yes, unless they tell you they're covering it, if you watch or record programmes as they are being shown, watch catch up TV such as iPlayer or watch live TV online you will need a license.
This applies to any provider you use and any device, including a TV, desktop computer, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, games console, digital box or DVD/VHS recorder.
Student accommodation is often not a suitable environment for pets and that’s why pets of any shape or size aren't allowed.
They're all grown-ups here so of course occasional overnight guests are allowed. Please don't invite someone to stay for more than three consecutive nights though, and always check with your flatmates first that they're ok with extra house guests.
Yes, they conduct inspections at least three times during your tenancy. They'll keep an eye on cleanliness and hope not to see any damage and missing items. After each inspection they will tell you if any charges need to be made to put something right. You will be invoiced immediately for recharges for the first two inspections and on the final inspection a deduction will be made from your Tenancy Deposit. The cost of recharges for cleaning, damages and missing items can be found in the Residents’ Handbook.
No, your room is yours for the whole of your tenancy. You only need to move out at the end of the agreement. It will be your responsibility to check with the local Council if Council Tax will be due if you stay during the holidays.
As part of your contract you have agreed to look after your room and not cause any damage. They know accidents do sometimes happen so a list of possible damage charges are available in their Residents’ Handbook.
All their properties are smoke free and this includes all types of E-cigarettes and Vapes. Smoking is not allowed in any private or communal area including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and all internal social spaces. Designated smoking areas can be found outside the building. If you do have an e-cigarette or Vape, please ensure that the charger conforms to British or EU safety standards, or they will be removed during room inspections. All drug use, including the use of Laughing Gas, is prohibited at their properties.
They hope you will love living with they but there may be times when they don’t always get it right. They take all complaints seriously and will try their best to fix any issues the first time. If you need help and advice, please speak with your General Manager first. To view their complaints procedure please download this guide.
For more information on payment plans, refer to the policy section above, or contact your amber agent for assistance.
At accommodation, they believe all their residents want to live in a safe and clean environment where individuals respect each other, their home, and the local community. Please have a read of their Anti-Social Behaviour Policy which explains their approach to managing any anti-social behaviour that may occur.
For more details about guarantor requirements, refer to the policy section above or connect with your amber agent.
Please contact the Residents’ Team at your chosen property for more information. At properties where under 18’s are accepted we will ask you to complete a few extra steps during the booking process. This will include nominating a Responsible Adult who will be our point of contact for you and we will recommend monthly meetings with our General Manager once you have moved in but that’s up to you!
A few weeks before you arrive at the dormitory, the management team of the dormitory will invite you to register for check-in time, and the apartment will send you an optional check-in timetable as soon as possible.
No, pets of any size are not allowed.
The apartment is non-smoking for safety reasons and has smoke alarms. If you need to smoke, please ask the front desk of the apartment where the corresponding smoking area is located.
Yes, students can contact the accommodation team or internet provider support if they experience connectivity issues.
Yes, most student accommodations have quiet hours to maintain a comfortable and study-friendly environment.
Yes, rooms are designed with large windows that allow natural light and ventilation.
Yes, the building features secured keys or fob access systems to ensure only residents can enter the property.
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