After weeks’ of deliberation and site visits across the length and breadth of the country, the judges of The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2024 have revealed the names of the finalists who are in contention for the industry’s top titles.

Amongst them are local authorities, housing associations, large-volume construction firms and niche builders working across a wide range of the country’s built landscape, from family homes, luxury properties, redevelopment projects and individual designs.

The sheer number of finalists this year is testament to the quality of the homes that are being built by Scotland’s construction sector and one of the longest shortlists belongs to the Affordable Housing Development of the Year category, sponsored by NHBC.

No fewer than 11 developments are in the running for the title, including Ferguslie Park in Paisley where Renfrewshire Council and AS Homes (Scotland) have created 101 new energy-efficient homes and North Sighthill, where Edinburgh City Council and Anderson Bell Christie have developed 184 new properties, including accessible and family homes.

This year the Best Apartment category has also resulted in a long list of finalists, including apartments by Westpoint Homes at Cottonyards in New Gorbals and by Carmichael Homes at their Water of Leith development in Edinburgh.

Meanwhile Robertson Homes have put in a good showing, being shortlisted four times including The Best Family Home (Large) category, sponsored by Vision Spaces and in the Best Luxury Home category, sponsored by Ross & Liddell.

There are awards too for both commercial and residential regeneration projects and one of the most interesting developments in the first category is the innovative rebirth of the iconic  Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk by MLA, while in the residential category the work by Sanctuary Scotland and Collective Architecture to sweep away outdated tower blocks in Burns Road, Cumbernauld, and replace them with modern, affordable homes is an example of how thoughtful redevelopment can change lives.

From renovations and conversions to show homes and sustainable developments, Part of the shortlist will once again highlight some of the most progressive property businesses, recognising their contribution to clients, their own companies and to the entire Scottish property industry. For sponsors, the publication of the finalists is a welcome sign that the awards ceremony itself is drawing closer.

Mike Smith, Head of SafeDeposits Scotland, said this week: “We are delighted to see another group of fantastic businesses recognised as finalists for the Residential Letting Team of the Year category, and send our congratulations to these and all finalists across every category on their achievement.”

Stefan Szymoszowskyj, NHBC Regional Director - Scotland said: “Congratulations to all of the finalists at this year’s Herald Property Awards. We are delighted to be sponsoring the Affordable Housing Development of the Year category, celebrating the best in the industry and highlighting their great achievements. We're committed to driving the development of quality homes and we are looking forward to seeing this in action at The Herald Property Awards later this year..”

And James Ward, Managing Director of Lowther, said: “I’d like to congratulate all the finalists in this year’s new ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ Award.

 “As the country’s largest private-rent property company, we know what it takes to deliver award-winning homes and outstanding services. 

“Lowther is proud to be sponsoring this new award as it recognises the innovation and outstanding achievements within the sector which help meet its environmental targets.”

and Ewan Mclean, Managing Director of MPH Group said: “ We are delighted to congratulate all the finalists of the Herald Property Awards 2024. It is an honour to witness the remarkable talent and dedication that each nominee has brought to their projects, particularly in the "Best Renovation & Conversion" category that we proudly sponsor. This category showcases the transformative power of innovative design and skilled craftsmanship. The projects nominated have demonstrated exceptional creativity, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, setting the standards in property renovation and conversion.“

This year the awards ceremony, sponsored by NHBC, Hyperoptic, Ross & Liddell, Safe Deposits Scotland, Landmark Scotland, Daw Signs, Vision Space, Lowther Homes, MPH Group and supported by Redwood Marketing will will take place on Thursday, September 26 at Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow and full details on tables and tickets are available from: https://newsquestscotlandevents.com/events/heraldpropertyawards/ 

The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2024 Finalist are - 

Affordable Housing Development of the Year - Sponsored by NHBC

  • Balgove Road, Gauldry - Kingdom Housing Association & Campion Homes
  • Bedford Street - Urban Union, New Gorbals Housing Association and Anderson Bell Christie
  • Bridgehousehill, Shortlees, Kilmarnock - Connect Modular
  • Burns Road, Cumbernauld - Sanctuary Scotland & Collective Architecture
  • Ellengowan Regeneration (Phase 1) - Hillcrest Homes & Collective Architecture
  • Ferguslie Park, Paisley - Renfrewshire Council + AS Homes (Scotland)
  • Glow Garren - Lovell Partnerships Ltd and South Lanarkshire Council
  • North Sighthill - City of Edinburgh Council and Anderson Bell Christie
  • Phase 11 - Abbeygreen Street - Lochfield Park Housing Association / McTaggart Construction / Grant Murray Architects
  • Riverside Dalmarnock Phase 3 - McTaggart Construction Ltd & Link Group
  • Riverside Dalmarnock Phase 3C - McTaggart Construction Ltd & Link Group

Best Apartment

  • 5/1, 14 Kennyhill Square - Home Group / Cruden Building Scotland / Grant Murray Architects
  • Apartment 3D, The Wireworks - Dundas Estates
  • Calderwood Lodge - CCG Homes
  • Dundashill Plot 3A - West of Scotland Housing Association with CCG (Scotland) and Collective Architecture
  • Lovat Avenue, Kilmardinny Meadows - Crosbie Homes
  • Plot 21, Water of Leith Apartments - Carmichael Homes
  • Style F at Cottonyards, New Gorbals - Westpoint Homes
  • Terrace Project - Fotheringham Interiors
  • The Waterloo, NorthBridge - Keepmoat

Best Family Home (Large) - sponsored by Vision Spaces

  • Corrieknowe Meadow, Campsie Dene Lane - Crosbie Homes
  • Nasmyth Garden Room, St Margarets - Robertson Homes
  • Stewart Garden Room, St Margarets - Robertson Homes
  • The Blairquhan, Ballochmyle Estate - Milestone Developments Ltd
  • The Torridon, Inchmarlo - Kirkwood Homes

Best Family Home (Small)

  • Elmwood, The Crossings - Lovell Homes
  • Jedburgh, Glow Garren - Lovell Homes
  • The Allan, West Craigs, Edinburgh - Cala Homes (East)
  • The Birse, Strabathie Village, Blackdog - Kirkwood Homes
  • The Merganser, The Fieldings - Carmichael Homes

Best Luxury Home - sponsored by Ross & Liddell

  • Corrieknowe Meadow, Campsie Dene Lane - Crosbie Homes
  • Nasmyth Garden Room - Robertson Homes
  • Stewart Garden Room - Robertson Homes
  • The Gables - NVDC Architects

Best Regeneration Project - Commercial

  • Civic House - Agile City & Collective Architecture
  • Paisley Central Library - Renfrewshire Council, Hub West Scotland & Collective Architecture
  • Rosebank Distillery - MLA
  • The Mont - Fletcher Joseph

Best Regeneration Project - Residential

  • Afton Court, Stevenston - Connect Modular
  • Arrolbridge - Keepmoat
  • Burns Road, Cumbernauld - Sanctuary Scotland & Collective Architecture
  • Dundashill Plot 3A - West of Scotland Housing Association with CCG (Scotland) and Collective Architecture
  • Ferguslie Park, Paisley - Renfrewshire Council + AS Homes (Scotland)
  • Forth Park Residences - Easy Living Developments
  • NorthBridge – Keepmoat
  • Water of Leith Apartments - Carmichael Homes
  • Watson Street - Wheatley Group & Collective Architecture

Best Renovation & Conversion - sponsored by MPH Group

  • Civic House - Agile City & Collective Architecture
  • Cottonyards, New Gorbals - Westpoint Homes
  • Hunter Street Apartments - CHM Developments Ltd

Best Show Home - sponsored by Daw Signs

  • Jedburgh, Glow Garren - Lovell Homes
  • Mitchell Garden Room, Thorn View - Robertson Homes
  • Nasmyth Garden Room, St Margarets - Robertson Homes
  • Oleander, Oak Bank - Campion Homes
  • Style F at Cottonyards, New Gorbals - Westpoint Homes
  • The Leonardo Grand, Torvean - Robertson Home
  • The Sunningdale at Cloverhill - Bellway Homes West

Commercial Project of the Year

  • Civic House - Agile City & Collective Architecture
  • The Mont - Fletcher Joseph
  • Tynecastle Park Hotel - Heart of Midlothian Football Club
  • Waterfront Private Hospital - NVDC ARCHITECTS

Development of the Year - sponsored by Hyperoptic

  • Castle Gait, East Wemysss - Easy Living Developments
  • Dundashill Plot 3A - West of Scotland Housing Association with CCG (Scotland) and Collective Architecture
  • Forgan Grange, Drumoig - Kirkwood Homes
  • Jordanhill Park - Cala Homes (West)
  • NorthBridge - Keepmoat
  • Thorn View - Robertson Homes

Excellence in Sustainability - sponsored by Lowther Homes part of Wheatley Group

  • Civic House - Agile City & Collective Architecture
  • Dundashill Plot 3A - West of Scotland Housing Association with CCG (Scotland) and Collective Architecture
  • Water of Leith Apartments - Carmichael Homes
  • West Lothian College Eco House - McTaggart Construction Ltd & West Lothian College

Individual New Build & Small Development

  • Lovat Avenue, Kilmardinny Meadows - Crosbie Homes
  • St Andrew's Church redevelopment - Apsis Group
  • Tirlaggan Beag - The Wee House Company

Estate Agency Team of the Year - Sponsored by Landmark Scotland

  • Gilson Gray 
  • McArthur Scott
  • Neilsons Solicitors and Estate Agents
  • Tailormade Moves
  • Upload Abode

Interior Design

  • BRIC Interiors
  • Flounce
  • Joelle Reid Interiors
  • Studio LBI

Property Marketing Team of the Year

  • McArthur Scott
  • Perceptive Communicators
  • Prime Property Auctions
  • Redwood Marketing

Residential Letting Team of the Year - Sponsored by Safe Deposits Scotland

  • At Home In Edinburgh
  • ESPC Lettings
  • Gilson Gray
  • Lowther Homes
  • Macleod & MacCallum
  • McArthur Scott
  • Northwood North East