Notable Pennywell natives to be honoured at next phase of housing development

Edinburgh locals are being given the chance to pay tribute to their favourite famous faces at the new phase of the Pennywell Living housing development.

Notable Pennywell natives to be honoured at next phase of housing development

A street in Pennywell Living Phase 3

To mark the launch of the latest phase of 134 homes at Pennywell, Urban Union is calling for nominations of local legends to name each of the 15 house types after - with the aim of immortalising those who have left a legacy in the area.

Those who put forward a suggestion before June 30 will be entered into a draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher, with winners announced in the first week of July.

Neil McKay, managing director at Urban Union, said: “From football legends to famous TV personalities, there’s no shortage of familiar faces who can trace their roots to North Edinburgh.

“The area is undergoing significant regeneration – and while that is much needed and brings tremendous benefits, it’s also important we celebrate and remember the area’s heritage, which is why we’ve launched this competition.”

Set to complete in 2023, Pennywell Living is part of a wider housing regeneration project being delivered through a partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and Urban Union which will see the delivery of over 770 new homes, half of which will be affordable.

The extensive Pennywell Living development is the result of a major investment of £42 million by the City of Edinburgh Council and includes £7.9m grant funding from the Scottish Government.

To put forward a name, simply email suggestions along with your name and contact details to info@urbanunionltd.co.uk.

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