Following a comprehensive three-month consultation programme, Artisan Real Estate has unveiled ambitious proposals to develop the site of the former Caledonian Brewery in Shandon, Edinburgh into a sustainable, low-carbon residential development delivering 168 new homes. 

The homes-led transformation is now a step closer to reality with the submission of a major planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council.

David Westwater, Artisan’s Managing Director for Scotland, said: “Artisan’s development proposals intend to respect, preserve and tell the story of the Caledonian Brewery. We intend to maintain and celebrate as much of the brewery’s unique heritage as possible, and this includes marking the site of the two original springs on site which originally provided fresh water for the brewery process.

“There was also significant support for our plans create a much needed sustainable, low carbon residential community on the site, with 168 homes providing a healthy mix of different types of accommodation. This will include a mix of one, two and three-bed family apartments through to duplex units and mews houses, together with affordable housing in line with the City of Edinburgh Council policy.”

Around one fifth of the homes will be housed in the existing listed buildings which will be preserved and repurposed. Additional development proposals will respect and reflect the original footprint of the brewery – including recreating the skyline of the maltings buildings which was demolished following a fire almost 30 years ago.

As part of the redevelopment plans, Artisan intends to ‘upcycle’ as much of the internal equipment as possible, allowing the Caledonian Brewery’s significant technical legacy to continue to play a part in today’s global brewing industry.