Edinburgh Marina Holdings has appointed McLaughlin and Harvey as the main contractor for the first phase of the project "at the heart of Edinburgh’s waterfront".
McLaughlin and Harvey is the firm behind 122 Waterloo Street and the Clydeside Distillery, both in Glasgow.
Phase one of the development comprises the new 373 berth Edinburgh Marina and the new 187 bedroom Hyatt Regency spa and conference hotel with 98 serviced apartments, the luxury Royal Wharf Living for Retirement residential scheme and three residential apartment blocks comprising a further 338 apartments.
Matthew Garstang, finance director at developer Edinburgh Marina Holdings, said: “We are extremely pleased to have appointed McLaughlin and Harvey as the main contractor for the first phase of the landmark Edinburgh Marina development."
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He added: "Their track record and experience will help us deliver this world-class development which will create much needed new homes, as well as unique leisure and commercial facilities for the Scottish capital.”
Above: Part of the wider Edinburgh Marina development
Philip Cheevers, managing director at Bellhsill-based McLaughlin and Harvey, said: "We are delighted to be part of the delivery team for Edinburgh Marina which is one of Scotland’s most exciting new development projects.
"At McLaughlin and Harvey we pride ourselves on considerate and responsible construction, and our approach to Edinburgh Marina is no different.
"We look forward to starting on site to ensure the developer’s vision becomes reality."
Below: Watch construction of 122 Waterloo Street:
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