Finalists revealed for Scottish Property Awards

THE finalists have been revealed for the Scottish Property Awards ahead of February’s ceremony.

The awards programme celebrates the achievements in public and commercial property development in 15 distinct categories.

A judging panel assessed entries which included office developments, hospitals, schools, health and community centres, universities, hotels, and regeneration sites across the country.

Alan Robertson, chair of the Scottish Property Awards judging panel, said, “Chairing the judging of this year’s Scottish Property Awards has been another fascinating and rewarding experience.  With such a large and experienced panel, we were able to appreciate a range of views drawn from across the real estate industry.  Congratulations to all the finalists and we look forward to celebrating with you at the awards dinner in February.”

The awards are sponsored by PMP, Eden, Bank of Scotland, Addleshaw Goddard, Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers, Trident, Peace Recruitment Group, LSPIM, Together, Dentons, Space, Ryden, Aldermore, Genoa Black, and supported by the Scottish Property Federation.

Chris Peace, Peace Recruitment Group, added, “Peace Recruitment is delighted to sponsor the Scottish Property Awards, the biggest event of the year in the property calendar.  As a specialist in talent resourcing in property, engineering, and construction, we are very proud to play our part in celebrating and rewarding individual and team success.”

The Scottish Property Awards dinner and celebration takes place on Thursday 23 February 2023 at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). The awards will be hosted by comedian and broadcaster, Des Clarke.

The full list of 2023 finalists is as follows:

Architectural Excellence Award (Public Use) 
Campus Central, University of Stirling by Page\Park Architects
Castlebrae Community Campus, Edinburgh by jmarchitects
Duthie Park Nursery, Aberdeen by Halliday Fraser Munro
Galson Estate Trust Community Hub, Isle of Lewis by Oberlanders Architects
The National Robotarium, Edinburgh by Michael Laird Architects
Winchburgh Sport and Well Being Hub by Ryder Architecture

Architectural Excellence Award (Commercial Use) sponsored by Aldermore  
Custom House & The St Enoch Quarter, Glasgow by Artisan Real Estate
Glencoe Base Station by Anderson Bell Christie
St Andrews Links Trust Headquarters by Nicoll Russell Studios
St Joseph’s House, Edinburgh by S1 Developments
Virgin Hotel, Edinburgh by Ica Studio

Development of the Year (Commercial Buildings) sponsored by Ryden  
Belgrave Logistics Park, Bellshill, Glasgow by Knight Property Group
Haymarket One, Edinburgh by Qmile Group
M&G Building at Kildean Business Park, Stirling by Stirling Development Agency
Solasta Riverside, Glasgow by Drum Property Group

Development of the Year (Public Buildings) sponsored by Space  
Castlebrae Community Campus, Edinburgh by Hub South East & Scottish Borders Council
Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow
Winchburgh Schools Campus by Hub South East & Scottish Borders Council

Build to Rent Development of the Year sponsored by Dentons  
Mannsfield Place, Avoch, The Black Isle by Trail Architects
Solasta Riverside, Glasgow by Drum Property Group

Student Accommodation of the Year 
Murieston Crescent Student Accommodation, Edinburgh by 56three
St Joseph’s House, Edinburgh by S1 Developments

Retail & Leisure Agency Team of the Year sponsored by Together  
Allied Surveyors Scotland
Orinsen
Savills

Office Agency Team of the Year sponsored by LSPIM  
Avison Young
Cuthbert White
JLL
Ryden

Industrial Team of the Year sponsored by Peace Recruitment Group  
Avison Young
Colliers
JLL
Ryden
Savills

Investment Agency Team of the Year sponsored by Trident  
CBRE
Lismore

Regeneration Project of the Year sponsored by Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers  
Auldcathie District Park, Winchburgh by Winchburgh Developments
Custom House & The St Enoch Quarter, Glasgow by Artisan Real Estate
Haymarket, Edinburgh by Qmile Group
Laurieston, Glasgow by Urban Union
Springwell House, Edinburgh by Smith Scott Mullan Associates
Virgin Hotel, Edinburgh by Thomas Johnstone

Financial Partner of the Year 
Aldermore
Royal Bank of Scotland

Health Care Development of the Year sponsored by Addleshaw Goddard  
Broadford Hospital, Isle of Skye by Oberlanders Architects
Clydebank Health and Care Centre, Clydebank by Anderson Bell Christie

Property Company of the Year sponsored by Bank of Scotland  
Drum Development & Investment
HFD Group
Knight Property Group
Miller Developments
QMile Group

ESG Refurbishment of the Year  
Campus Central, University of Stirling by Page\Park Architects
St Joseph’s House, Edinburgh by S1 Developments
Virgin Hotel, Edinburgh by Ica Studio