CRUDEN Group is celebrating receiving four shortlist nominations at the upcoming Scottish Home Awards 2025.
In the Housing Development of the Year (Small, Private Sale) category, Cruden Homes has been recognised for The Avenue – a luxury retirement development in Barnton, just minutes from Edinburgh’s city centre.
The age-exclusive development offers a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, penthouses, and villas. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the over-55s demographic, the firm said The Avenue goes beyond simply providing a place to live. With a focus on style, convenience, and community, enhanced by ‘beautifully designed’ communal spaces and a 24-hour concierge, it stands out as a ‘thoughtful and future-focused development’.
In the Social Housing Development of the Year (Over 100 Units) category, Cruden Group has been shortlisted for its work at West Craigs Green in partnership with Wheatley Group. The development is part of a wider £80 million initiative delivering 425 homes, supported by £46 million of Scottish Government funding through the City of Edinburgh Council.
Cruden has also been recognised for two developments in the Social Housing Development of the Year (Under 100 Units) category. The first, in Earlston, was delivered with Eildon Housing Association and comprises 64 affordable homes, including family properties and cottage flats. All homes are equipped with air source heating systems and meet a strong energy performance rating.
The second project, in Bonnyrigg, was developed with Midlothian Council and delivers 20 new council flats, including assisted living apartments and homes for residents aged 55 and over. Designed to meet Passivhaus standards, the homes form part of one of Scotland’s most ambitious energy-efficient housing programmes.
Steven Simpson, Cruden Group MD, said, “We are exceptionally proud of these nominations, which are a direct reflection of the hard work, creativity, and expertise of our teams and partners. Each of these projects showcases our commitment to innovation, continually evolving our design and construction practices to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient homes that meet the needs of future homeowners across both private and affordable housing sectors.”
The winners of the Scottish Home Awards will be announced on Thursday 19th June at a ceremony at Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow Central.
