Buchanan View is student accommodation at 33-35 Calgary Street, Glasgow G4 0XG, 0.4 miles from the city centre. Student Roost manages this en-suite-only building. Glasgow Caledonian University is 0.3 miles away, a 5-minute walk. Glasgow Queen Street station is about an 8-minute walk.
Rooms: Every room is an en-suite with a small double bed, under-bed storage, a wardrobe, and a desk and chair. Grades include the standard Ensuite, Silver and Gold, plus Silver and Bronze rooms in a newer style. Up to 5 en-suite rooms share each flat's kitchen and living space. Students with additional accessibility needs can state this as a preference when booking. Room sizes are not published.
What's included: Wifi, water, electricity, heating and gas are all part of the rent. Contents insurance is covered, and a TV licence applies in the main communal areas. All residents need a guarantor, whatever payment plan they choose. Guarantors may live outside the UK but must be over 18, employed full-time and not studying. Rent is paid in full, termly or monthly; monthly plans cost 2% more. Payment can be made by card, by bank transfer or in person.
Getting around: Glasgow Queen Street station, run by ScotRail, is about an 8-minute walk. The University of Strathclyde is 0.5 miles away, a 12-minute walk. City of Glasgow College is 0.4 miles away. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is 0.5 miles away, and Glasgow School of Art 0.7 miles. Glasgow High Street is a 20-minute walk.
In the building: Residents have a social space, an outdoor area with a garden, bike storage and a vending machine. Laundry is communal and paid for by residents. Car parking costs extra. A security officer, concierge, controlled access gate, secure entry and CCTV protect the building. The manager works office hours, with daytime maintenance. Smoking is limited to an outside area, and alcohol is not allowed.
Good to know: There is no booking deposit. From 1 August, bookings carry a 24-hour cooling-off period. A £50 takeover fee applies if a replacement takes over, allowed up to 31 May 2027. Exterior improvement works were scheduled from September 2025 to November 2026.