Comprising two separate buildings, the Round Tower is 7 storeys high with a lift and contains six 5-bed flats and the Square Tower is 5 storeys high (no lift) with one 4-bed and three 5-bed flats.
Both have communal lounge areas on the top floor and the communal laundry room is in the Square Tower. The towers are situated either side of the Garthdee House Annexe and car park access is via Entrance 3 off Garthdee Road.
Costs & Lease
Garthdee Towers Accommodation Prices
2020-2021
Single ensuite Room*
- Round Tower - 37 weeks lease, £110 per week - Total £4,070
- Square Tower - 37 weeks lease, £120 per week - Total £4,440
- Qualifying students can receive a discount of up to 25%
2021-2022
Single ensuite Room*
- Round Tower - 37 weeks lease, £121.50 per week - Total £4,495.50
- Square Tower - 37 weeks lease, £121.50 per week - Total £4,495.50
- Qualifying students can receive a discount of up to 25%
*Bedrooms in the Garthdee towers have an ensuite shower and sink, with communal toilets within the flat.
Maps & Transport
Parking
There are currently no permit restrictions at present and parking applications for 2021/22 and not currently open. Once permit applications are open, all staff and students will be notified.
In the meantime, if parking on campus, the RGU Parking Policy still applies. Please park within the standard white lined parking spaces. Parking within a disabled bay is strictly for blue badge holders only.
There are various options for bike storage available on campus.
Further information:
Buses
Bus routes 1 and 2 from nearby Garthdee Road direct to city centre 30 minutes, or 55 minutes walking.
Plan your route on Google Maps
Facilities
Each flat has a communal kitchen and two toilets with sinks. Each room has a shower and a sink. Round tower flats have 5 bedrooms off a circular corridor and Square Tower flats have a central lounge area with 4 or 5 bedrooms off the lounge. Both towers have a communal lounge area on the top floor for all flat residents to use.
With only 49 rooms available, these rooms are heavily in demand and unfortunately we are unable to offer them to everyone that requests them. The campus is located in a quiet residential area and there are no facilities out of hours so if you want easy access to social activities this may not be the best site for you. The quirky design of the Round Tower means the rooms have built in beds to accommodate the round walls – not ideal for taller people!
Local Area
Garthdee Towers are located in a quiet location on campus with stunning views from the top floor communal lounges.
If you like to get out and about, the Deeside Way is close by and ideal for walking and cycling.
Contact Details
Address
Garthdee Towers
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
Contact Numbers
+44 (0) 1224 263770 (Monday to Friday)
+44 (0) 1224 262288 (Saturday/Sunday)
+44 (0) 7813 312029 - RGU: ResLife Emergency Out-of-Hours (All other times)
Monday-Friday: 7:00am-7:00pm based at Garthdee House Annexe
Saturday: 9:00am-6:30pm based at Sir Ian Wood Building
Sunday: 9:00am-3:30pm based at Sir Ian Wood Building