BEATLIE School Campus in West Lothian was honoured with the Small Public Development of the Year accolade at the 2024 Scottish Property Awards.
The new £15.7 million facility is a leading ASN provision for people aged 3-18 with severe and complex needs, with dedicated accommodation for partner agencies, including an NHS Child Development Centre.
The building, which opened in August 2023, offers a range of facilities meeting the needs of every child, including rebound therapy and life skills, sensory spaces and links with nature, with each area having outdoor access. Utilising assistive technology, the inclusive design is aimed at facilitating greater independence.
The project was delivered for West Lothian Council by development partner Hub South East and main contractor Morrison Construction. It was designed by NORR Architects.
Eileen Mackin, Hub South East’s projects director, who last year won an Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Award for her work on the Beatlie campus, said, “Winning Small Public Development of the Year is fantastic industry recognition of the true partnership working, collaborative design, quality construction and ultimately the positive impact the new Beatlie Campus is having on its young people. This was a particularly special project to work on and I’m delighted to see how it’s already being enjoyed and hearing the positive feedback from staff about how it’s providing additional opportunities for its young people.
“An award for the collective effort of all those involved is just the icing on the cake! We’re proud to have continued our successful partnership with West Lothian Council, assisting in the delivery of high-quality inspiring learning estate and we look forward with excitement to future projects.”
Dr Elaine Cook, West Lothian Council’s depute chief executive, added, “We are delighted to see Beatlie School Campus receive this fantastic award. Beatlie is a very special school, and this superb new custom-built facility will allow to deliver quality education and care that the pupils deserve. Thanks to Hub South East, Morrison Construction, NORR Architects and everyone who helped deliver this outstanding project.”
Beatlie School Campus was developed with council investment and funding from the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP).
