Pollock Halls of Residence are the main halls of residence for the University of Edinburgh, located at the foot of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland. They are located on the edge of Holyrood Park, 11⁄4 miles (2.0 km) southeast of the centre of Edinburgh.
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