Finalists have been selected across 19 award categories following a judging session last week, during which a panel of industry experts gathered to review over 140 impressive entries.

From ambitious regeneration projects to outstanding affordable housing developments, the shortlist reflects the breadth and quality of work transforming communities across Scotland.

Leith social landlord Harbour Homes is in the running for Social Housing Development of the Year (over 100 units) for its development at Chestnut Street on Granton’s waterfront. The development is also a finalist in the Housing Regeneration Project of the Year category.

The project at Chestnut Street includes 96 homes for social rent by Harbour Homes and 130 properties for mid-market rent by Harbour Lettings. The remaining 80 properties are social rent homes provided by Cairn Housing Association. The project’s contractor was CCG and the architect was Hackland + Dore.

Heather Kiteley, chief executive, Harbour Homes, said: “We are very proud that our development at Chestnut Street has been recognised for its success in bringing high-quality, affordable homes to Granton. To also be shortlisted in the Regeneration Project of the Year category is a wonderful testament to the hard work of all those involved.”

Audrey Simpson, CEO, Cairn Housing Association, added: “We’re thrilled that Chestnut Wynd has been recognised at the Scottish Home Awards. This project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved through strong partnership working, and we’re proud to have played a part in delivering high-quality, affordable homes in Granton. It’s great to see our collective efforts being celebrated, and we’d like to thank everyone involved in making this development a success.”

Three housebuilders, including Cruden Group, are celebrating quadruple shortlist successes.

In the Housing Development of the Year (Small, Private Sale) category, Cruden Homes has been recognised for The Avenue - a retirement development in the suburb of Barnton. The age-exclusive development offers a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, penthouses, and villas.

In the Social Housing Development of the Year (Over 100 Units) category, Cruden Group has been shortlisted for its work at West Craigs Green in partnership with Wheatley Group. This development is part of a wider £80 million initiative delivering 425 homes, supported by £46m of Scottish Government funding through the City of Edinburgh Council.

Cruden has also been recognised for two developments in the Social Housing Development of the Year (Under 100 Units) category. The first, in Earlston, was delivered with Eildon Housing Association and comprises 64 affordable homes, including family properties and cottage flats. All homes are equipped with air source heating systems and meet a strong energy performance rating.

The second project, in Bonnyrigg, was developed with Midlothian Council and delivers 20 new council flats, including assisted living apartments and homes for residents aged 55 and over. Designed to meet Passivhaus standards, the homes form part of one of Scotland’s most ambitious energy-efficient housing programmes.

Steven Simpson, Cruden Group managing director, said: “We are exceptionally proud of these nominations, which are a direct reflection of the hard work, creativity, and expertise of our teams and partners. Each of these projects showcases our commitment to innovation, continually evolving our design and construction practices to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient homes that meet the needs of future homeowners across both private and affordable housing sectors.”

Kirkwood Homes has been shortlisted four times across three categories, while Briar Homes has been shortlisted in four different categories for its Meadowood development in Garthamlock.

Kirkwood Homes is in the running for Housing Development of the Year (Large private sale) for its Balgillo Heights development in Broughty Ferry, and Housing Development of the Year (Small private sale) for its Forgan Grange development in Drumoig. It is also shortlisted for Showhome of the Year for both its five-bedroom ‘Gullane’ and five-bedroom ‘Lomond’ showhomes.

The 158m² detached ‘Lomond’ showhome is the latest addition to Kirkwood’s suite of showhomes and launched in early 2025 at The Paddocks development in Colinsburgh, Fife. The ‘Gullane’ showhome, located at the Inchmarlo development in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, features 297m² of internal floor space, making it one of the largest Kirkwood showhomes to date.

Colin Crombie, managing director of Kirkwood Homes, said: “It’s a fantastic honour to be named a finalist four times within three categories at the Scottish Home Awards - a real testament to the passion, skill and hard work of our entire team.

“Each of these developments and showhomes represents our commitment to thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship and creating places our customers are proud to call home. We’re incredibly proud to see that dedication recognised on such a respected national stage.”

The four categories to include The Ash by Briar Homes at Meadowood are Housing Development of the Year (Small Private Sale), Show Home of the Year, Starter Home of the Year and House of the Year.

The Meadowood development consists of 22 three-bedroom homes, including detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties, creating a close-knit community. Situated in the established suburb of Garthamlock, the development provides contemporary homes with close proximity to nature and green spaces, easily accessible via a network of nature reserve paths.

Recognised in the shortlist is the spacious three-bedroom semi-detached Ash show home with its nature inspired design to match picturesque surroundings, with the development backing onto Cardowan Moss Local Nature Reserve and nearby Hogganfield Loch.

Paul Kelly, managing director of AS Homes Scotland and Briar Homes, said: “It is a fantastic achievement for our Meadowood development to be shortlisted in four categories at this year’s Scottish Home Awards. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, passion, and commitment of our entire team in delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed homes that meet the needs of modern families. Meadowood reflects our dedication to creating sustainable, vibrant communities, and we’re incredibly proud to see that effort acknowledged on a national stage.”

The Wireworks project in Musselburgh is in contention for two honours.

Shortlisted in both the ‘Apartment Development of the Year (Private Sale)’ and ‘Housing Development of the Year (Large Private Sale)’ categories, housebuilder Dundas hopes to scoop up two of the top prizes on the night.

The Wireworks is a £35 million development of the former Brunton Wireworks site in the Honest Toun. The site brings to the market a range of high-spec one, two and three-bedroom apartments, and a selection of stylish penthouses to Musselburgh.

Craig Fairfoull, sales and marketing director at Dundas, stated: “To be recognised across two of the most competitive categories at the Scottish Home Awards is a huge honour.

“It reflects the ambition we had for this project from day one, not just to deliver exceptional homes, but to create a development with real impact and lasting value.

“We’re proud of what The Wireworks represents for Musselburgh and for buyers, and it’s incredibly satisfying to see that vision acknowledged on a national stage.”

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has also been recognised across multiple categories.

The firm secured finalist positions in the awards for Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 units), Housing Development of the Year (Large Private Sale) for West Craigs and Show Home of the Year for The Maxwell.

Technical director Pauline Mills said the nominations serve as a testament to Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s dedication to creating high-quality, thoughtfully designed homes that enhance communities across Scotland.

“We are incredibly honoured to be named as finalists in three categories of the Scottish Home Awards 2025,” she added. “This recognition reflects our team’s hard work and passion, as well as our commitment to delivering high-quality homes that make a lasting difference to the lives of our customers.”

In its 50th year, Bancon Group is celebrating as both its Homes and Construction divisions have been named finalists.

Bancon Homes is shortlisted in the Excellence in Customer Service category, reflecting the company’s long-standing commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Meanwhile, Bancon Construction has been recognised as a finalist in two categories: Social Housing Development of the Year (Under 100 units) for the Kaimhill project, and Social Housing Development of the Year (Over 100 units) for the landmark Cloverhill development in Bridge of Don. Both projects were delivered on behalf of Aberdeen City Council.

Jamie Tosh, managing director of Bancon Homes and Bancon Construction, said: “Being shortlisted in three categories in such a prestigious national awards programme is a fantastic achievement for our team. It reflects our unwavering commitment to building high-quality private and affordable homes, creating sustainable communities, and continually raising standards in design and construction.

“With housing central to Scotland’s social wellbeing and economic growth, we are proud to play our part and to continue driving forward best practice across the sector.”
 
Founded in Banchory in 1975 as a small joinery business, Bancon Group has grown into one of Scotland’s leading construction and housebuilding firms, employing more than 250 people across its three divisions, Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction and Deeside Timberframe.

Winners will be announced at the awards dinner on Thursday 19th June 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central. The event will bring together hundreds of housing industry leaders for an evening of celebration, connection and recognition.

The 2025 finalists in full…

Show Home of the Year - sponsored by Ross & Liddell 

• Five Mills, Auchendinny – Ashberry Homes 
• The Balloch, Cornhill Village, Hamilton,  Barratt Homes West Scotland 
• Meadowood, Garthamlock - Briar Homes Limited (Scotland) 
• The Darroch, Hamilton - Cala Homes (West) 
• The Scholars, Greenock - CCG Homes with Get Fully Furnished 
• The Falkland, Cornhill Village, Hamilton, David Wilson Homes West Scotland 
• The Penthouse, Aberdeen - Diamond Property Developments  
• The Old School House, Glasgow - Kelvin Properties 
• The Gullane, Banchory - Kirkwood Homes Ltd 
• The Paddocks, Colinsburgh - Kirkwood Homes Ltd 
• The Bridgeford, Thornly Park- Miller Homes 
• The Leyton, Edinburgh - Miller Homes 
• The Stewart Garden Room, Edinburgh – Robertson Homes 
• The Nasmyth Garden Room, Edinburgh – Robertson Homes 
• The Maxwell, Edinburgh - Taylor Wimpey East Scotland 

Social Housing Development of the Year (Social Rent under 100 units) 

• Lairg - Albyn Housing Society Ltd 
• Kaimhill Housing Project, Aberdeen - Bancon Construction & Property Developer Aberdeen City Council 
• Berryknowe Avenue, Chryston- Caledonia Housing Association 
• Charleston, Dundee - Campion Homes 
• Manse Road, Springfield - Campion Homes 
• Kinross Road, Leslie - Campion Homes & Kingdom Housing Association 
• Dover Street, Glasgow - Dover Street / Glasgow West Housing Association with JR Group and Coltart Earley Architecture 
• Brandon Street - Brandon Street / North Lanarkshire Council with CCG (Scotland) and Coltart Earley Architecture 
• Earlston, Scottish Borders - Cruden Group (Client: Eildon Housing Association) 
• Bonnyrigg, Midlothian - Cruden Group (Client: Midlothian Council) 
• Upper Achintore, Fort William - Link Group Ltd / JR Group 
• Old School Court, Stevenston - MAST Architects 
• Beatlie Road, Winchburgh - McTaggart Construction and Wheatley Group 
• Oakwood Edge, Midlothian - Melville Housing Association and Lovell Partnerships 
• Bearsden Road, Glasgow - Partick Housing Association with CCG (Scotland) and Mast Architects 
• Napier Street, Paisley - Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association 
• Glow Garren, Hamilton - South Lanarkshire Council and Lovell Partnerships 
• Granton Station View, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council, Anderson Bell + Christie and CCG (Scotland) for the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator 
• Langlands Road, Govan - Trust Housing Association & CCG 
• Clydebank East, Clydebank - West Dunbartonshire Council and CCG (Scotland) 
• Viewforth, Kirkcaldy - Whiteburn Projects Ltd 

Apartment Development of the Year (Private Sale) - sponsored by Porcelanosa UK 

• Boclair Mews, Glasgow - David Wilson Homes West Scotland 
• Spireview III, Aberdeen - Diamond Property Developments 
• Bayview Estate, Aberdeen - Diamond Property Developments 
• Wireworks, East Lothian - Dundas Estates 
• The Old Schoolhouse, Glasgow - Kelvin Properties 
• Temple Park, Edinburgh - S1 Developments 
• The Victoria Development, C6 Plot 276 - Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association 
• Laurieston Living, Glasgow - Urban Union 

Social Housing Development of the Year (over 100 units) 

• Cloverhill, Aberdeen - Bancon Construction & Property Developer Aberdeen City Council 
• West Craigs 4&5 - Cruden Group, Wheatley Group 
• Chestnut Street, Edinburgh - Harbour Homes Scotland, Cairn Housing Association, CCG Scotland 
• Derby Street, Dundee - Hillcrest and Dundee City Council 
• Bertha Park, Perth - Kingdom Housing Association 
• Dunbeg Phase 3, Argyll - Link Group Ltd 
• Calton, Glasgow - McTaggart Construction and Wheatley Group - Calton Village Phase 1 
• Persley Den, Aberdeen - Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association 
• Victoria - Phase 1, Glasgow - Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association 
• Western Village, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) 

Community Contribution Award - sponsored by Winchburgh Developments 

• Albyn Housing Society Ltd 
• Barratt Homes & David Wilson Homes West Scotland
• Cala Group
• Caledonia Housing Association
• Lovell
• McTaggart Construction
• Places for People Scotland
• Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association
• Urban Union

Housing Development of the Year (Small, Private Sale) – sponsored by Shawbrook Bank 

• Meadowood, Cardowan Moss Nature Reserve - Briar Homes Limited (Scotland) 
• The Avenue, Edinburgh - Cruden Homes 
• Comiston Farm - Fortis Homes 
• Forgan Grange, Fife - Kirkwood Homes Ltd 
• Campsie View, Cumbernauld - McKernan Homes 
• Castlemain Gardens, Dirleton - MNM Developments (Scot) Ltd. 
• Thorn View, Glasgow - Robertson Homes 
• Chapleton, Aberdeen - Snowdrop Developments 
• Drakies, Inverness - Springfield Properties 
• Viewforth, Kirkcaldy - Whiteburn Projects Ltd 
• The Grange, Burntisland - Whiteburn Projects Ltd 

Residential Letting Team of the Year – sponsored by SafeDeposits Scotland 

• ESPC Lettings
• Cairn Estate and Letting Agency 
• Clan Gordon Letting Agents 
• Places for People Scotland 
• Rettie & Co. 
• Watt Property 

Housing Regeneration Project of the Year - sponsored by Bank of Scotland 

• Water Row, Glasgow - Govan Housing Group with Collective Architecture & CCG (Scotland) 
• Chestnut Street, Edinburgh - Harbour Homes Scotland, Cairn Housing Association, CCG Scotland 
• Whitfield, Dundee - InverTay Homes 
• St Kentigern’s, Edinburgh - Lar Housing Trust 
• Dunbeg - Phase 3, Argyll - Link Group Ltd 
• Calton Village, Glasgow - McTaggart Construction Ltd & Wheatley Group 
• Constarry Gardens, Croy - Miller Homes 
• Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith - Smith Scott Mullan 
• Maltings Wynd, Glasgow - Stallan-Brand Architecture + Design Ltd & Ann Nisbet Studio & Igloo Regeneration 
• Western Villages, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) 
• Granton Station View, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council, Anderson Bell + Christie and CCG (Scotland) for the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator 
• Langlands, Govan - Trust Housing Association  & CCG 
• Pennywell Living, Edinburgh - Urban Union 

Renovation of the Year 

• Village View, Edinburgh - AMA Homes 
• Bayview Estate, Aberdeen - Diamond Property Developments 
• Spireview III, Aberdeen - Diamond Property Developments 
• The Old School House, Glasgow - Kelvin Properties 
• Cherry Tree House, Inverness - Tulloch Homes 

Housing Development of the Year (Large, Private Sale) - sponsored by Silver Birch Interiors 

• Findrassie, Elgin - Barratt Homes - North Scotland 
• Shawfair, Edinburgh – Bellway 
• Queensferry Heights, South Queensferry - Cala Homes (East) 
• The Wireworks, Musselburgh - Dundas Estates 
• Whitfield- InverTay Homes 
• Balgillo Heights, Broughty Ferry - Kirkwood Homes Ltd 
• Oakwood Edge, Dalkeith - Lovell Homes 
• Constarry Gardens, Croy - Miller Homes 
• Strathmartine Park, Dundee - Miller Homes 
• Hamilton Heights, Hamilton - Robertson Homes 
• Maltings Wynd, Glasgow - Stallan-Brand Architecture + Design Ltd & Ann Nisbet Studio & Igloo Regeneration 
• West Craigs, Edinburgh - Taylor Wimpey East Scotland 
• The Maples, Inverness - Tulloch Homes 

Starter Home of the Year 

• Meadowood, Cardowan Moss Nature Reserve - Briar Homes Limited (Scotland) 
• Mimosa, Cadham village - Campion Homes 
• The Victoria Development, Block A1, Plot 25, (5/1) - Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association

Housebuilder of the Year (Less than 100 units) – sponsored by BTO Solicitors 

• AMA Homes 
• InverTay Homes 
• McKernan Homes 
• Whiteburn Projects Ltd  

House of the Year  

• Balloch, Earls Rise, Stepps - Barratt Homes West Scotland 
• The Ash, Cardowan Moss Nature Reserve, Meadowood - Briar Homes Limited (Scotland) 
• The Blair, The Monktons, Craighall Village - Cala Homes (East) 
• The Carnoustie, Oakwood Edge, Dalkeith - Lovell Homes 
• The Inverurie, Oakwood Edge, Dalkeith - Lovell Homes 
• The Jedburgh, Glow Garren, Hamilton - Lovell Homes 
• Mitchell Garden Room, Hamilton Heights, Hamilton - Robertson Homes 
• Pennywell Living, Edinburgh - Urban Union 

Excellence in Sustainability - sponsored by Kohler Mira 

• Cala Group 
• Carbon Futures and igloo Regeneration 
• CCG (Scotland) 
• Lorn Macneal Architects 

Housebuilder of the Year (More than 100 units) - sponsored by Openreach 

• Barratt Homes & David Wilson Homes West Scotland 
• Cala Group 
• Campion Homes 
• CCG (Scotland) 
• McTaggart Construction Ltd  
• Miller Homes 
• Robertson Homes 
• Taylor Wimpey East Scotland 

Excellence in Customer Service 

• Bancon Homes 
• Barratt Homes & David Wilson Homes West Scotland 
• Lar Housing Trust 
• Robertson Homes 

Excellence in Accessibility & Inclusion – sponsored by Horizon Housing 

• Charleston, Dundee - Campion Homes  
• Tillydrone Housing, Aberdeen - Oberlanders Architects 

Innovation in Design – sponsored by NHBC 

• Tillydrone, Aberdeen - Oberlanders Architects 
• Granton Station, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council, Anderson Bell + Christie and CCG (Scotland) for the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator 
• Western Village, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council and CCG (Scotland) 

Housing Association of the Year 

• Finalists to be announced soon