Over 540 guests gathered to celebrate the 15th annual Scottish Home Awards, sponsored by Ross & Liddell, as the developments, homes and teams were named as winners in the wide-ranging competition which each year attracts over 60 of Scotland’s leading house builders.

Springfield Group collected the ultimate award, the Scottish House Builder of the Year (more than 100 units), after an impressive year of business across the country and covering multiple brands. The Group which is made up of Springfield Properties, Springfield Partnerships, Dawn Homes, Walker Group and Tulloch Homes is one of the largest housebuilders in Scotland and delivers over 1,000 new homes a year.

The judges praised Springfield for the strength of its strategic partnerships with housing associations and local authorities, as well as with its PRS partner Sigma Capital. The group’s approach to delivering high quality homes to meet a range of needs was also recognised and is evidenced by Springfield’s strong affordable housing offer.

The Elgin-based developer was also recognised for its Bertha Park Village, Perth, scooping a second award for Housing Development of the Year, Large. The semi-rural community spans 823 acres and will eventually comprise of 3,000 homes across a range of tenures. The development has become the gold standard for how residential placemaking should be approached in Scotland and has been designed to have everything a community needs to thrive, from cafes to shops and vast greenspace. It also features the first purpose-built high school in Scotland for 20 years and is one of 17 Microsoft flagship schools in the world.

The announcement follows Springfield Properties’ acquisition of family-owned Mactaggart & Mickel’s housebuilding business and timber kit factory which was completed last week.

Innes Smith, chief executive of Springfield, said: “This is an outstanding success for our company and our team.

“We employ some exceptionally talented people across the Springfield Group, and it is because of their vision, passion, and hard work that we are able to deliver such high-quality homes and create truly inspiring developments, such as Bertha Park our village development in Perth which is a best-in-class example of a new community that has been created to support generations to come.

“This has been an incredibly exciting year for Springfield but as we have grown, we have never lost sight of our roots and retain the same values as we had when we were a small family firm. Our staff and our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and our goal remains the same today as it did 30 years ago. We want to create sustainable developments where communities can thrive, and create places that people are proud to call home. To have this formally recognised is a huge honour.”

Also collecting a major award was Living by Robertson which was named House Builder of the Year (Under 100 units).

The essential delivery of new and affordable housing was reflected in the awards with numerous presentations made. The regeneration of Dalmarnock in Glasgow was recognised in two awards presented to McTaggart Construction. Riverside, Dalmarnock was announced as winner of Housing Regeneration of the Year and the company also collected the prize for Affordable Housing Development of the Year.

In Edinburgh, the long-term development of The Playfair at Donaldsons was recognised with City & Country collecting the award for Renovation of the Year. Glencairn Properties won Apartment Development of the Year for their sensitive conversion of an art deco cinema in Leith. Cala Homes East were also presented with the award for Innovation in Design for their conversion of a former school called Boroughmuir.

Independent property developer Briar Homes was highly commended for its Woodlea location in Darnley in the ‘Housing Development of the Year - Small’ category. The judges were impressed with this chic new development comprising a mix of three and four-bedroom homes, each specially designed to support the everyday living needs of homeowners whilst embodying the area’s natural surroundings.

The judges liked the development’s unique pairing of stylish contemporary design alongside its homely neighbourhood feel and strong sense of community culture.

Paul Kelly, managing director at Briar, said: “Being highly commended in the Housing Development of the Year is an extremely proud moment for Briar Homes. I would like to give thanks to this year’s panel of judges for recognising our team’s commitment to creating innovative, high quality designs that bring a fresh outlook to the Scottish construction sector.

“Briar Homes prides itself on delivering unique new build projects which bring style and functionality together to ensure that our homebuyers can move into their new property with the utmost confidence in their chosen location.

“This recognition is a true reflection of our ongoing dedication to creating all-encompassing homes and communities for our homeowners to enjoy. Over the next year, we look forward to delivering a pipeline of sustainable new homes and watching our top of the range developments come to life.”

The highly respected judging panel assessed more than 130 entries in 14 categories received from organisations from across Scotland.

Colin Cumberland, chair of the Scottish Home Awards judging panel, and head of residential at Ediston Real Estate, said: “In my first year as chair of these important awards, I have been impressed by the quality of the entries and the effort made by organisations to win these highly regarded awards. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners and we look forward to the continued improvement of high quality, sustainable new build housing and excellent services to customers and tenants.”

Andrew Cunningham, managing director of Ross & Liddell, added: “Judging these awards is never easy as house builders are forever striving to meet and exceed client aspirations in terms of design, build quality and price. The Scottish Home Awards play an important role in promoting new build housing with much needed recognition and celebration of excellence.

“Ross and Liddell are delighted to sponsor the Scottish Home Awards and we send our congratulations to this year’s winners who show the strength and depth of housebuilding in Scotland.”

The awards support the charity It’s Good 2 Give and its management of The Ripple Retreat a luxury residential retreat on the shores of Loch Venacher in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The award winner designer home is gifted to young cancer patients and their families for short stay holidays throughout the year.

The winners in full are below:

Affordable Housing Development of the Year (sponsored by Global Home Warranties TBC)

WINNER: Riverside, Dalmarnock - Link Group, Laurel Homes and McTaggart Construction

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Longniddry Village, East Lothian - Places for People

FINALISTS:

• Dundonald, Ayrshire - Connect Modular and Riverside Scotland
• Wilkie Gardens, Galashiels - Eildon Housing Association
• Elworthy Place, Galashiels - Eildon Housing Association
• Larkfield Gate, Glasgow - Link Group and Mast Architects.
• Helenvale Street, Glasgow - Parkhead Housing Association, McTaggart Construction and Anderson Bell Christie
• Chapelton, Aberdeenshire - Places for People
• Heron Place, Granton, Edinburgh - Port of Leith Housing Association
• Whitlawburn, Cambuslang - South Lanarkshire Council in partnership with Hub South West and CCG Scotland
• Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with Anderson Bell Christie and CCG Scotland

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

WINNER: 200 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh - Glencairn Properties

FINALISTS:

• Canonmills Garden, Edinburgh - Artisan Real Estate
• Promenade Gate, Edinburgh - Carlsson Properties
• Queen’s View Apartments, Edinburgh - Carmichael Homes
• The Playfair at Donaldson’s, Edinburgh - City & Country
• The Works G3, Glasgow - Huntly Homes and Grant Murray Architects
• Royal View, Leith, Edinburgh - Living by Robertson
• The Tayworks, Edinburgh - MNM Developments
• Spireview II, Aberdeen - Diamond Property Developments
• Dargavel Village, Bishopton, Renfrewshire - Stewart Milne Homes
• One Hyndland Avenue, Glasgow - Westpoint Homes

Housing Development of the Year (Large, Private Sale) sponsored by NHBC

WINNER: Bertha Park, Perth - Springfield Properties

FINALISTS:

• Aden Meadows, Aberdeen - Bancon Homes
• Craibstone Estate, Bucksburn, Aberdeenshire - CALA Homes (North)
• Prince’s Quay, Glasgow - Cala Homes (West)
• Camas Walk, Cambuslang - Dawn Homes
• Sycamore Dell, Dundee - Miller Homes
• Robertson Homes at Calderwood, East Calder – Robertson Homes
• Snowdrop Gardens, St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire - Snowdrop Developments
• Crescent North, Elgin - Springfield Properties
• Dykes of Gray, Dundee - Springfield Properties
• Dargavel Village (Phase 2) Bishopton, Renfrewshire - Stewart Milne Homes
• The Maples at Ness Side, Inverness - Tulloch Homes

Housing Development of the Year (Small, Private Sale) sponsored by BTO Solicitors

WINNER: Queenswood, Linlithgow - Cala Homes (East)

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Woodlea, Darnley, Glasgow - Briar Homes

FINALISTS:

• Gairneybank, Kinross - Webster Homes
• Dawn Homes, Kippen, Stirlingshire - Dawn Homes
• The Castings, Larbert - Dawn Homes
• Parklands, Marykirk, Aberdeenshire - Fotheringham Homes
• Glenluie Green, Meigle, Perthshire - Hadden Homes
• Muirwood Gardens, Kinross - Juniper Residential
• Ribbonfield, Crail, Fife - Carriden Homes
• The Walled Garden, Edinburgh - Mackenzie Residential
• Southfield Grange, Newton Mearns - Robertson Homes
• Chapelton, Stonehaven - Snowdrop Developments
• Gartcosh, Glasgow - Springfield Properties
• Seafield Gardens, Ayr - Westpoint Homes
• Caerlee Mill, Innerleithen – Whiteburn Projects

Housing Regeneration Project of the Year

WINNER: Riverside, Dalmarnock, Glasgow - Link Group, Laurel Homes and McTaggart Group

FINALISTS:

• Rothes Mill, Glenrothes - AC Land Regeneration
• Heron Place, Granton Harbour, Edinburgh - Port of Leith Housing Association
• Whitlawburn Regeneration, Cambuslang - South Lanarkshire Council in partnership with Hub South West and CCG Scotland
• Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh - The City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with Anderson Bell Christie and CCG Scotland

Innovation in Design

WINNER: Boroughmuir, Edinburgh - Cala Homes (East)

FINALIST:

• The Walled Garden, Edinburgh - Mackenzie Residential and Konishi Gaffney Architects

Renovation of the Year

WINNER: The Playfair at Donaldson’s, Edinburgh - City & Country

FINALISTS:

• Boroughmuir, Edinburgh - Cala Homes (East)
• 200 Great Junction Street Leith, Edinburgh - Glencairn Properties
• Museum Apartments, Edinburgh - Mackenzie Residential
• The Walled Garden, Edinburgh - Mackenzie Residential
• Spireview II, Aberdeen - Diamond Property Developments

Residential Letting Team of the Year sponsored by Citylets

WINNER: At Home In Edinburgh Ltd

FINALISTS:

• Ballantynes
• Clan Gordon
• Cullen Property
• PropOp
• RentLocally.co.uk Ltd

Show Home of the Year sponsored by Artisan Real Estate

WINNER: The Stewart Garden Room Southfield Grange, Newton Mearns, Robertson Homes

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Laurie at Longniddry Village, East Lothian - Places for People

FINALISTS:

• The Reserve at Eden, Aberdeen - Bancon Homes
• Calder Gardens, North Lanarkshire Barratt Homes & David Wilson Homes West
• Cammo Meadows, Edinburgh - Cala Homes (East)
• Jordanhill Park, Glasgow - Cala Homes (West)
• DWH @ Dargavel Village, Bishopton - Barratt Homes & David Wilson Homes West Scotland
• The Beaches, Johnshaven, Aberdeenshire - Fotheringham Homes
• 200 Great Junction Street, Leith, Edinburgh - Glencairn Properties
• Waverley Square, Edinburgh - Queensberry Properties
• Dover Heights, Dunfermline - Springfield Properties
• The Strathearn, Gillburn Grange, Jackton - Stewart Milne Homes
• Roseberry Park, Tranent - Walker Group

Starter Home of the Year sponsored by Ross + Liddell

WINNER: Cherry Tree Park, Livingston - Living by Robertson

FINALISTS:

• Western Terrace, Cambuslang - CCG Homes
• Cathkin View, Castlemilk, Glasgow - Cruden Homes West
• The Moor Housetype, Dargavel Village, Bishopton - Stewart Milne Homes

House of the Year sponsored by AC Land Regeneration

WINNER: The Woodend, Tornagrain, Inverness - Places for People

FINALISTS:

• The Larch, Aden Meadows, Aberdeen - Bancon Homes
• The Fairways, Bargeddie, North Lanarkshire - Barratt Homes & David Wilson Homes West Scotland
• The Ash, Woodlea, Darnley, Glasgow - Briar Homes
• The Lawrie Grand at Calderwood, East Calder - Robertson Homes
• The Jura at Snowdrop Gardens, St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire - Snowdrop Developments
• The Culbin, Multiple Locations - Springfield Properties
• The Vancouver, Cherry Tree Park, Livingston - Robertson Living
• The Seagrass, Seafield Gardens, Ayr - Westpoint Homes

Community Contribution Award sponsored by AICO

WINNER: Communities Housing Trust, Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association & Staffin Community Trust

HIGHLY COMMENDED: McTaggart Group

FINALISTS:

• Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes West Scotland
• Springfield Properties

Housebuilder of the Year (Less than 100 units) sponsored by Hyperoptic

WINNER: Living by Robertson

FINALISTS:

• Carmichael Homes
• Fotheringham Homes
• MNM Developments
• Snowdrop Developments
• Whiteburn Projects

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

WINNER: Springfield Group

FINALISTS:

• Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes West Scotland
• Miller Homes
• Robertson Homes
• Westpoint Homes