A new £45 million student accommodation development has opened in Glasgow.

The 589-bed scheme was built by Ogilvie Construction on Kelvinhaugh Street in the city's Finnieston area.

Designed by KKA Architects, it is the only student accommodation in the UK to contain a giant slide as well as indoor swings, a helter-skelter slide, a dedicated festival space with music caravan, a cinema, a meeting hub, a library, a café, a fully-staffed gym with classes, a multi-sport all-weather pitch, extra bookable dining rooms, and separate accommodation suites for when family or friends visit.

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In addition, Martin McGinley has been appointed by developer true Glasgow as Head of Wellness, who is responsible for helping the students take care of their physical and emotional health.

Marc Carter, Managing Director at true Glasgow, said: "The students coming in have been very excited about, and happy with, their new accommodation, and of course the slide is a huge talking point!

"Studying at university is such an important time in life and we are committed to supporting our residents in getting the very best from the experience, starting with first-class accommodation, but more importantly extending to the inclusive, family-like community we are creating here.

"We want our residents to be happy, healthy, and successful, both during and beyond their time with us at true Glasgow West End, so we have put together a programme of events, activities, and entertainment for them which will help them get the most from their studies, social lives, and personal development."

(LM/MH)