The event at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel welcomed 600 guests for a night of recognition and celebration of the sector’s finest achievements.

Now in its 12th year, the Scottish Property Awards is an independent competition that honours excellence in the real estate sector. This year, a panel of 13 esteemed industry experts meticulously reviewed over 40 projects to determine the winners.

Alan Robertson, chair of the judging panel, said: “It’s always interesting to see how changes in the market affect the range and number of entries in these awards. In judging this year, we reviewed a varied and interesting portfolio. We were delighted to see that the number of entries this year is the highest in more than five years. Congratulations also to all the professional services finalists which, in both quality and quantity, have again demonstrated the strength and depth of the property and construction professions based here in Scotland.”

The most prestigious award of the evening, Property Company of the Year, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland, was presented to Drum Property Group. The judges commended the company for the sheer scale of its current projects, its bravery in undertaking significant urban regeneration, and its impactful contribution to Scotland’s property landscape.

A Kinross regeneration project led by Studio LBA was awarded the inaugural Net Zero Development of the Year. Orwell Farm on the banks of Loch Leven has been transformed from a dilapidated, derelict steading into a modern, energy efficient rural business hub, flooded with natural light and expansive views of the rural Kinross landscape.

The judges recognised Orwell Farm as setting new standards for sustainable commercial properties achieving significant reductions in energy demand and CO₂ emissions throughout the development.

The project was led by Lynsay Bell Manson, founder and managing director of Studio LBA, alongside her husband, Jeff Manson who both own the development. Studio LBA proudly serves as the anchor tenant of the newly revitalised steading.

The project team kept the existing agricultural setting and character as key influences in the design while integrating innovative clean energy solutions and sustainable construction practices throughout. This resulted in the building earning a net zero Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating.

Lynsay Bell Manson, managing director at Studio LBA, said: “Orwell Farm is our home and a thriving hub for our practice and fellow rural businesses. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved in phase one with huge potential for further development, deep rooted in our community, to come in phase two.

“Bringing sustainability to the heart of design is a passion for Studio LBA and it’s great to see industry recognition for this and the innovation of fellow projects shortlisted in this category. It was an absolute honour to be crowned Net-Zero Development of the Year at such a prestigious event.”

The highly anticipated Deal of the Year award, sponsored by PMP, was claimed by the Belgrave Logistics Park Letting—a collaboration between Knight Property Group, Wincanton, Ryden, JLL, Savills, Brodies, and DWF. The judges praised the project as a bold and speculative venture, well-conceived with a strong green design. They also highlighted the significance of the letting in the current constrained industrial market, acknowledging the impressive journey behind its execution.

A brand-new category introduced this year, Technical Advisory Team of the Year, recognises excellence in advisory roles related to acquisitions, sales, technical due diligence, cost consultancy, building surveying, and mechanical and electrical engineering. The inaugural award was presented to PMP, with judges praising their strong market presence, engagement, and outstanding client feedback.

The prestigious Business Leadership Award, sponsored by Together Money, was awarded to Dr Ali Afshar and Mr Mike Afshar, founders of AMA. Known for their dedication, family values, and humility, the brothers have spent over 40 years at the forefront of property development in Scotland. Born in Tehran and educated at Rannoch School in Perthshire, their contributions to the industry have been profound, making them deserving of this ultimate individual accolade.

The winners in full

Property Company of the Year, Sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland

Winner: Drum Property Group

Finalists:

• Knight Property Group
• Miller Developments
• Winchburgh Developments

Deal of the Year, Sponsored by pmp

Winner: Belgrave Logistics Park Letting - Knight Property Group, Wincanton, Ryden, JLL, Savills, Brodies, and DWF

Finalists:

• Investment Sales of Belgrave Logistics Park -  Knight Property Group, Swiss Life, Lismore Real Estate Advisors, JLL, Brodies and Pinsent Masons 
• The Mint Building - Hines, Pontegadea, Lismore Real Estate Advisors, Savills, Pinsent Masons & Burness Paull 
• Aurora – Forma Real Estate / HFD Property Group and SSE 
• Inverness and Cromarty Green Freeport - Knight Frank 

Business Leadership Award, Sponsored by Together Money

Winners:  Dr Ali Afshar and Mike Afshar, AMA

Industrial Agency Team of the Year, Sponsored by Peace Recruitment Group

Winner: Colliers

Finalists:

• Avison Young
• JLL
• Ryden
• Savills UK

Office Agency Team of the Year, Sponsored by MAPP

Winner: JLL

Finalists:

• Allied Surveyors Scotland 
• Avison Young
• Ryden

Investment Agency Team of the Year

Winner: JLL

Finalists:

• Lismore Real Estate Advisors

Technical Advisory Team of the Year

Winner: pmp

Finalists:

• Float 
• KJ Tait 
• Perspective Building Consultancy 
• Ryden

Student Accommodation of the Year

Winner: The Social Hub Glasgow

Finalists:

• Mayfield Residences, Edinburgh - Lanark Student Living + 56three Architects 
• The Mont, Edinburgh – Downing + Fletcher Joseph Associates 

Net Zero Development of the Year

Winner: Orwell Farm – Orwell Farm + Studio LBA

Finalists:

• Aurora - HFD Property Group + Forma Real Estate Funds 
• Clyde Gateway East - Clyde Gateway Developments 
• D2 Grids - Clyde Gateway Developments 
• Montgomerie Park Primary School - Robertson Group + North Ayrshire Council 
• Orwell Farm - Orwell Farm + Studio LBA
• Rosslyn Castle - Rosslyn Chapel Trust + Page\Park Architects

Financial Partner of the Year

Winner: Royal Bank of Scotland

Finalist:

• Together

Build to Rent Development of the Year, Sponsored by Howden Scotland

Winner: Moda, Holland Park, Glasgow - Moda Living

Highly Commended: St Kentigerns, Rope Walk Edinburgh - Lar Housing Trust + Lar Projects

Finalists:

• Candleriggs, Glasgow - Drum Property Group + Stamford Property Investments 
• Granary Quay, Glasgow – Manson + Dandara 
• Newhall Street, Glasgow - Swan Group + Thriving Investments 
• PLATFORM_  in Edinburgh - PLATFORM_ 

Architectural Excellence Award (Public Use)

Winner: Lost Shore Surf Resort Hub Buildings - Oberlanders Architects with HarrisonStevens + Tartan Leisure

Finalists:

• East Calder Primary School - NORR Consultants 
• Easthouses Primary School – jmarchitects + Midlothian Council + Hub South East 
• Maybole Community Campus – BDP 
• Neilston Learning Campus – BDP 

Architectural Excellence Award (Commercial Use), Sponsored by Thomson Gray

Winners: Rosebank Distillery – MLA + Ian MacLeod Distillers

Finalists:

• 4D Cellular Medicine Building @ Institute of Genetics and Cancer - Oberlanders Architects + University of Edinburgh 
• Cabrach Distillery - Collective Architecture + The Cabrach Trust 
• Crop Innovation Centre - Oberlanders Architects + The James Hutton Institute 
• Moda, Holland Park - HAUS Collective + Moda Group 
• Rosslyn Castle - Page\Park Architects + Rosslyn Chapel Trust 
• The Social Hub, Glasgow - Halliday Fraser Munro + Drum Property Group + The Social Hub 

Regeneration Project of the Year

Small Winner: Perth Museum

Large Winner: Candleriggs Square - Drum Property Group + Stamford Property Investments

Finalists:

• Belgrave Logistics Park - Knight Property Group 
• Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith - Midlothian Council + Smith Scott Mullan   
• Edinburgh Futures Institute - Balfour Beatty + University of Edinburgh 
• Orwell Farm - Orwell Farm + Studio LBA 
• Righ Residences, Edinburgh - Fletcher Joseph Associates + RRH Investments 
• Rosebank Distillery - Ian MacLeod Distillers + MLA 
• St Andrews Drive, Phases 2 & 3 - Southside Housing Association + jmarchitects 
• TrustFord at Tullos, Aberdeen - Knight Property Group 

Development of the Year (Public Buildings)

Winner: Edinburgh Futures Institute - Balfour Beatty + University of Edinburgh

Finalists:

• East Calder Primary School - West Lothian Council + Hub South East 
• Easthouses Primary School - Midlothian Council + Hub South East 
• Greyhope School & Community Hub - Hub North Scotland + Aberdeen City Council + Morrison Construction + Halliday Fraser Munro 
• Lost Shore Surf Resort – HarrisonStevens + Tartan Leisure 
• Montgomerie Park Primary School - Robertson Group + North Ayrshire Council 

Development of the Year (Commercial Buildings), Sponsored by Dentons

Winner: The Social Hub Glasgow

Finalists:

• Aurora - HFD Property Group + Forma Real Estate Funds 
• Cabrach Distillery - The Cabrach Trust + Collective Architecture 
• Righ Residences, Edinburgh - RRH Investments + Fletcher Joseph Associates 
• TrustFord Development at West Tullos, Aberdeen - Knight Property Group 
• Westway 90 / Westway 200 - Canmoor + Westway at Glasgow Airport