The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2026 finalists are announced

For more than 20 years, The Herald Property Awards for Scotland have showcased the very best of the industry and remain unique in that every development and property entry is visited in person by members of the independent judging panel.

This year's visits took judges across Scotland, reflecting both the quality and diversity of projects being delivered throughout the country.

John Morris of Prime Property Auctions said “Being headline sponsor of The Herald Property Awards is something we’re incredibly proud of at Prime Property Auctions. The standard of this year’s finalists is a brilliant reflection of the talent, ambition and innovation across Scotland’s property industry. Reaching the finalist stage is a fantastic achievement in itself, and every business and individual shortlisted should be extremely proud of the work that has brought them here. We’d like to congratulate all of this year’s finalists and wish everyone the very best of luck on the night. We look forward to celebrating with you.”

Finalists have been announced across a broad range of categories, including Apartment of the Year, Commercial Regeneration Project of the Year, Small Family Home of the Year, Large Family Home of the Year and Innovation in Sustainable Construction and Design.

Among those shortlisted for Development of the Year, sponsored by Newton Property Management, are Village View by AMA Homes, Queens Gate, Strathaven by Bancon Homes, Northbridge, Glasgow by Keepmoat and Laurieston Living by Urban Union. Meanwhile, Affordable Housing Development of the Year, sponsored by NHBC, features projects including Whiteford Avenue, The Crossings, South Queensferry and Shawbridge Arcade in Pollokshaws, demonstrating the continued focus on delivering high-quality homes and thriving communities throughout Scotland.

Stephen O'Neill, Chairman at Newton Property Management and a member of this year’s judging panel, said: "I've loved this. Stimulating to see the competitiveness created by The Herald Property Awards for Scotland amongst the impressive house building fraternity across all sectors. Competition very obviously has engendered a culture of creativity. This leads to a better home for the housebuyer or tenant, and a much improved Scottish housing base. From the single-unit independent to the national housebuilder and through to housing associations, the quality of Scotland's newbuild housing stock has gone through the roof over the last 20 years. I am truly impressed."

Dionne Wilson Sim, Business Development Manager at Newton Property Management, sponsor of Development of the Year, said: "I loved being a part of the judging process for The Herald Property Awards for Scotland and to say the competition was tough is an understatement. What was particularly special for me as a judge was visiting a number of the entries to gain a real sense of the place and its story. It's been truly inspiring and I'm looking forward to celebrating with everyone on the night."

The Sustainable Community Impact Award, sponsored by Lowther, recognises projects delivering lasting benefits for local communities. Shortlisted within this category are McGregor Bowes and Springfield Properties, whose entries demonstrated a strong commitment to social and environmental impact. Laura Henderson, Managing Director of Lowther, said: "I'd like to congratulate all the finalists in this year's Sustainable Community Impact Award. At Lowther, we see every day the difference that well-designed homes, thriving neighbourhoods and strong local partnerships can make to people's lives. That's why we're proud to sponsor an award that recognises organisations delivering lasting social, environmental and community benefits. The quality of entries highlights the innovation, commitment and ambition being shown across Scotland's property sector, and we wish all finalists the very best of luck."

The awards extend beyond bricks and mortar to celebrate the businesses supporting Scotland's property market, particularly those operating within the estate agency and residential lettings sectors. Categories such as Best Local Estate Agency of the Year, sponsored by Prime Property Auctions, and Residential Letting Team of the Year, sponsored by SafeDeposits Scotland, recognise the organisations helping clients navigate an increasingly complex housing market.

Carol Bradburn, Head of SafeDeposits Scotland, added: "Congratulations to the businesses shortlisted for Residential Letting Team of the Year and to the finalists across all categories. We look forward to celebrating your achievements on 24th September at what we know will be another fantastic event delivered by The Herald Property Awards for Scotland team."

The awards will also recognise excellence in categories including Luxury Home of the Year, Renovation & Conversion of the Year, Show Home of the Year and a range of other residential, commercial and professional disciplines. With finalists now confirmed and anticipation building ahead of September's ceremony, attention turns to who will take home the coveted trophies when the Scottish property sector gathers in Glasgow next month. Guests attending the event will also enjoy a red carpet welcome supported by Upload Abode and receive the official networking booklet, supported by Redwood Marketing.

For more information on how to attend this year’s awards, and celebrate alongside the very best in Scottish property, please visit https://newsquestscotlandevents.com/events/heraldpropertyawards/

The Herald Property Awards for Scotland in association with Prime Property 2026 Finalists

Affordable Housing Development of the Year - sponsored by NHBC

• Anderson Bell Christie Architects, Mount Pleasant
• Caledonia Housing Association and CCG (Scotland) with ECD Architects, Whiteford Avenue
• Grant Murray Architects, Overton Primary School Redevelopment
• Lovell Partnerships Limited in partnership with Sanctuary Scotland, The Crossings, South Queensferry
• MAST Architects (on behalf of Sanctuary Scotland), Duncan Street, Greenock
• Sanctuary Scotland in partnership with CCG (Scotland), Lennox House
• Sanctuary Scotland with Collective Architecture, The Victoria Phase 1 & 2a
• Springfield Properties, Deans South, Livingston
• Swan Group & Thriving Investments, Royston Road, Glasgow
• Wheatley Group, CCG (Scotland) and Coltart Earley Architecture, Shawbridge Arcade, Pollokshaws

Apartment of the Year

• AMA Homes, Village View Apartment
• Keepmoat, The Waterloo at Northbridge
• Sanctuary Scotland with Collective Architecture, The Victoria, Block C6, Plot 268
• Urban Union, The Muirhead

Best Local Estate Agency of the Year – sponsored by Prime Property Auctions

• Kee Property
• Kelly Residential
• Lanarkshire Law Estate
• Upload Abode
• Yates Hellier

Commercial Regeneration Project of the Year

• ECD Architects, Hub West Scotland & East Dunbartonshire Council, Campsie Memorial Hall
• McGregor Bowes, John O'Groats Mill

Development of the Year - sponsored by Newton Property Management

• AMA Homes, Village View
• Bancon Homes, Queens Gate, Strathaven
• Campion Homes, Strathearn Gait, Crieff
• Dickie&Moore Homes Ltd, The Fairways
• Keepmoat, Northbridge, Glasgow
• Kirkwood Homes, The Paddocks, Colinsburgh
• Lovell Homes, Mayfield, Oakwood Edge
• Lovell Homes, Glow Garren, Hamilton
• Scotia Homes, Dalfaber
• Urban Union, Laurieston Living

Small Family Home of the Year

• CCG Homes, The Monteith at Dalmarnock Quarter
• Kirkwood Homes, The Tay
• Lovell Homes, Central Square, The Spey
• Lovell Homes, Oakwood Edge, The Carnoustie

Large Family Home of the Year

• Campion Homes, The Azalea
• Kirkwood Homes, The Marr
• Lovell Homes, Central Square, The Stirling
• Lovell Homes, The Crossings, Inverurie

Individual New Build or Small Development of the Year

• Carlsson Properties Ltd, Currievale Park
• CD Architects Ltd, The Windy Hoose
• Pearlsprings Ltd, The Story of a Wall and Wooden Fence transformed into a Beautiful Building
• The Glencairn Group, Moray Gate, Bothwell

Innovation in Sustainable Construction and Design

• Carbon Futures, Willox Park Phase 1
• Iron & Pine, Shulista Croft
• MAKAR Ltd, Paradigm Prototype
• McGregor Bowes, John O'Groats Mill
• Scottish Borders Housing Association, Garages to Homes, Howdenburn in Jedburgh

Interior Design Project of the Year - Residential

• Studio LBI, Scottish Victorian Townhouse
• PHINA, Maximal Minimalist Penthouse
• PHINA, River Esk Renovation

Luxury Home of the Year

• AMA Homes, Village View Penthouse
• Bankhead Developments
• Glencairn Contracts Ltd, Moray Gate, Bothwell
• Studio LBI, Scottish Victorian Townhouse

Renovation & Conversion of the Year

• CD Architects Ltd, Doune Kirk Hall
• Grant Murray Architects, Overtown Primary School Redevelopment
• McGregor Bowes, John O'Groats Mill
• Tulloch Homes, The Mineral Collection at Drummond Hill

Residential Letting Team of the Year – sponsored by SafeDeposits Scotland

• Castle Residential
• Dwello Property Limited
• Gilson Gray
• Lowther Homes

Residential Regeneration Project of the Year - sponsored by Prime Property Auctions

• Caledonia Housing Association and CCG (Scotland) with ECD Architects, Whiteford Avenue
• Kingdom Group & Campion Homes, New City House, Dunfermline
• MLA, Fern House Student Accommodation
• Sanctuary Scotland with Collective Architecture, The Victoria Phase 1 & 2a
• Wheatley Group, CCG (Scotland) and Coltart Earley Architecture, Shawbridge Arcade, Pollokshaws

Show Home of the Year

• Campion Homes, The Azalea
• CCG Homes with Get Fully Furnished, The Monteith at Dalmarnock Quarter
• Keepmoat, The Orkney, Stonelea
• Kirkwood Homes, The Tay
• Lovell Homes, Central Square, The Spey
• Lovell Homes, Central Square, The Stirling

Sustainable Community Impact Award - sponsored by Lowther - Part of Wheatley Group

• McGregor Bowes, John O'Groats Mill
• Springfield Properties, Deans South, Livingston