The awards, sponsored by Ross & Liddell, saw more than 140 entries judged in 19 categories by the highly regarded judging panel, which represented organisations from across Scotland.

Cruden Group and its two sister companies - Juniper Residential and Queensberry Properties - have been shortlisted for a trio of titles.

Muirwood Gardens by Juniper Residential has been named as a finalist for the ‘Age Exclusive Development of the Year - New for 2023’ category. Based in Kinross, the development is available exclusively to those aged 55 and over, offering a mix of 41 homes, ranging from two- to three-bed properties. Incorporating social spaces paired with modern living, Muirwood Gardens provides a warm and welcoming neighbourly feel with hotel-inspired facilities, including a communal Club Lounge and guest suite for visitors.

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s traditional Old Town, Waverley Square by Queensberry Properties has been shortlisted in the ‘Apartment Development of the Year (Private Sale)’ category. Boasting attractive living spaces, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh city centre, this development offers residents fantastic home comforts enhanced by the capital’s creative culture, with immediate access to local shops, restaurants and dynamic green spaces.

The third of Cruden Group’s developments to be shortlisted for this year’s Scottish Home Awards is Longniddry Village, East Lothian. Delivered by Cruden Homes in partnership with Places for People, Longniddry Village offers beautiful crafted and flexible family homes. The development comprises a mix of property styles, ranging from 2- to 5-bed coach houses, bungalows and villas.

Hazel Davies, sales and marketing director of the Cruden Group, said: “It’s a real honour to not only have one, but three, of our developments reach the final for this year’s awards ceremony. Muirwood Gardens, Waverley Square and Longniddry Village are all unique in their own way, designed with the residents in mind at all times.

“We recognise there is an extremely high demand for new family homes, but there are also a great number of house buyers who are looking for alternative styles of living - be that age exclusive living or dynamic city apartments. It’s important that we cater to the needs of all homeowners and these projects are a testament to Cruden’s ability to diversify and create high quality homes for all. We look forward to attending the Scottish Home Awards final next month and wish the best of luck to all of our fellow finalists.”

The event is due to take place on 22nd June.

Colin Cumberland, head of residential at Ediston Real Estate and chair of the Scottish Home Awards judging panel, said: “Judging the submissions this year has once again been a really rewarding experience because there were such a wide variety of homes in the competition. We were able to evaluate the numerous outstanding instances of excellence in design, customer service, and renovation thanks to the number of entries received, and we were able to highlight some outstanding examples of sustainability in the housing industry.

“The Scottish Home Awards is without a doubt a highly respected competition with the winning developers able to increase their sales opportunities and advising their customers of this success.”

Andrew Cunningham, managing director of Ross & Liddell, added: “The Scottish Home Awards recognise and honour the people and teams that work continuously within both the public and private sectors to deliver, varied and creative housing developments, addressing the need for high-quality homes across Scotland. It is encouraging to review, and reflect on, the outstanding work being undertaken in Scotland’s housing industry and highlight, and reward, those companies, and organisations, successfully meeting the challenges impacting housing development and raising the bar in what can be achieved.

“Discussions on this year’s submissions were detailed, and robust, and provided an insight into the specifics of each award category and the strength in depth of entries. I’d like to extend my gratitude to Ediston Real Estate for hosting the judging day and to my fellow Judges who, after much discussion, selected the deserving finalists.

“Ross and Liddell would like to congratulate all of the finalists for their accomplishments, and we are extremely proud to continue our support of their achievements.”

The 2023 finalists in full:

Age Exclusive Development of the Year - NEW FOR 2023

• Hallrule Drive – Cardonald, Glasgow - Wheatley Group / McTaggart Construction
• Muirwood Gardens – Kinross - Juniper Residential
• Poynder Apartments – Kelso - Eildon Housing Association
• Witch Road – Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire - East Ayrshire Council / CCG (Scotland) / MAST Architects

Apartment Development of the Year (Private Sale) Sponsored by Porcelanosa UK

• 22 King’s Gate – Aberdeen - CALA Homes (North)
• Abercromby Place – Edinburgh- Square & Crescent/ Studio LBA
• Park Quadrant Residences - West End of Glasgow - Ambassador Living
• Rowanbank Gardens – Corstorphine, Edinburgh - Artisan Real Estate
• The Aspire Residence – Aberdeen - Bancon Homes
• The New Steiner – Yorkhill, Glasgow - Steiner Property / Grant Murray Architects
• Torwood - Corstorphine, Edinburgh - AMA Developments / Oberlanders Architects
• Water of Leith Apartments – Edinburgh - Carmichael Homes
• Waverley Square – Old Town, Edinburgh - Queensberry Properties

Community Contribution Award

• Barratt Homes & David Wilson Homes West Scotland
• Maryhill Housing Association
• Robertson Homes
• Urban Union
• Wheatley Foundation
• Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association

Excellence in Customer Service

• Barratt Homes & David Wilson Homes West Scotland
• Campion Homes
• Clan Gordon

Excellence in Sustainability - NEW FOR 2022 Sponsored by Scottish Water

• Artisan Real Estate
• Carmichael Homes
• Maryhill Housing
• S1 Developments
• Scotia Homes

House of the Year Sponsored by AC Land Regeneration

• Jacobson Garden Room - Newton Manor, Dunbar - Robertson Homes
• The Azalea - Oak Bank, Glenrothes - Campion Homes
• The Balloch - Earls Rise, Glasgow - Barratt Homes West Scotland
• The Gilbert – Sauchie, Ochil Hills - Ediston Homes
• The Jura - St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire - Snowdrop Developments
• The Moray – West End of Glasgow - Bellway Homes (Scotland West)
• The Raeburn -The Reserve at Eden, Aberdeen - Bancon Homes
• The Ropeworks – Leith - S1 Developments
• The Washington – Larkhall, South Lanarkshire - Living by Robertson

Housebuilder of the Year (Less than 100 units) Sponsored by Hyperoptic

• Carmichael Homes
• Living by Robertson
• S1 Developments
• Snowdrop Developments

Housebuilder of the Year (More than 100 units) Sponsored by Open Reach

• Bancon Homes
• Barratt Homes & David Wilson Homes West Scotland
• Bellway Homes (Scotland East & West)
• Robertson Homes

Housing Association of the Year Sponsored by Share

• Link Group
• Sanctuary Scotland
• Southside Housing Association

Housing Development of the Year (Large Private Sale) Sponsored by NHBC

• Ashberry Homes – Calderwood - Ashberry Homes
• Ballumbie Rise - Kingsway East, Ballumbie - Stewart Milne Homes
• Cammo Meadows – Edinburgh - Cala Homes (East)
• Carnegie View – Wellwood, Dunfermline - Bellway Homes (Scotland East)
• Cherry Tree Park – Livingston, Edinburgh - Living by Robertson
• Dargavel Village – Bishopton - Stewart Milne Homes
• Devongrange - Sauchie - Ediston Homes
• Hamilton Heights - South Lanarkshire, Hamilton - Robertson Homes
• Highwood – Croy Village - Scotia Homes
• Lochside of Leys - Banchory, Aberdeen - Bancon Homes
• Longniddry Village – Longniddry, East Lothian - Places for People / Cruden Homes
• The Scholars – Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire - Barratt Homes, West Scotland

Housing Development of the Year (Small Private Sale) Sponsored by BTO Solicitors

• Chapelton Development- Aberdeenshire - Snowdrop Developments
• Juniper Views – Edinburgh - Gallo & Gallo Developments / Studio LBA
• Meadowfield Terrace – Edinburgh - Stone Acre / Studio LBA
• Newhailes Court Gardens – Newcraighall - PANACEA Homes
• Southfield Grange - Newton Mearns - Robertson Homes
• The Jewel - Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh - Living by Robertson
• Torwood House, Corstorphine, Edinburgh - AMA Developments / Oberlanders Architects

Housing Regeneration Project of the Year Sponsored by Bank of Scotland

• Abbeycraig – Easterhouse, Glasgow - Lochfield Park Housing Association / McTaggart Construction / Grant Murray Architects
• Allison Street – Govanhill - AS Homes (Scotland)
• Cromdale Square - Drumoyne, Govan, Glasgow - Linthouse Housing Association / CCG (Scotland) / Grant Murray Architects
• Cumbernauld Multis Regeneration – Cumbernauld, Glasgow - Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association
• Donside Urban Village – Donside, Aberdeen - Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association
• Ellengowan Drive – Dundee - Campion Homes
• Merchant House – Inverness - Highland Housing Alliance (HHA)
• North Gate - Crown Street, Glasgow - New Gorbals Housing Association / CCG (Scotland) / Page/Park
• Princes’ Quay – Glasgow - Cala Homes (West)
• Queens Quay - Clydebank - MAST Architects on behalf of Loretto HA, part of Wheatley Group, in partnership with Clydebank HA and West Dunbartonshire Council
• Ravenscraig– Greenock, Inverclyde - Link Group / McTaggart Construction

Innovation in Design

• 107 Niddrie Road- Strathbungo, Glasgow - Southside Housing Association/ CCG (Scotland)/ John Gilbert Architects
• Cammo Meadows - Edinburgh - Cala Homes (East)
• Highwood - Croy Village - Scotia Homes
• Juniper Views - Juniper Green, Edinburgh - Gallo & Gallo Developments/ Studio LBA
• Meadowfield Terrace- Edinburgh - Stone Acre/ Studio LBA
• Simon Square- Edinburgh - Fraser/Livingstone Architects

Large Affordable Housing Development of the Year

• Bunston Grove – Greenock, Inverclyde - The Link Group
• Donside Urban Village – River Don, Aberdeen - Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association
• Hawick Street – Glasgow - Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association
• Laurieston Living – Gorbals, Glasgow - Urban Union
• Queens Quay - Clydebank - MAST Architects on behalf of Loretto HA, part of Wheatley Group, in partnership with Clydebank HA and West Dunbartonshire Council

Small Affordable Housing Development of the Year

• Abbeycraig – Glasgow - Lochfield Park Housing Association / McTaggart Construction / Grant Murray Architects
• Abercromby Street – Glasgow - MAST Architects on behalf of Loretto HA, part of Wheatley Group, in partnership with Clydebank HA and West Dunbartonshire Council
• Auchengreoch Circle – Johnstone - Renfrewshire Council / McTaggart Construction
• Conic Way/ Montrose Way – Stirling - Hanover Scotland
• Cromdale Square - Drumoyne, Glasgow - Linthouse Housing Association / CCG (Scotland) / Grant Murray Architects
• Glenbarr Street – Roystonhill, Glasgow - Spire View Housing Association / Grant Murray Architects
• North Gate - Crown Street, Glasgow - New Gorbals Housing Association / CCG (Scotland) / Page\Park
• Witch Road - East Ayrshire - East Ayrshire Council / CCG (Scotland) / MAST Architects

Renovation of the Year

• 107 Niddrie Road - Strathbungo, Glasgow - Southside Housing Association / CCG (Scotland) / John Gilbert Architects.
• Asknish House – Lochgair, Argyll - Simpson & Brown
• Dun Eaglais House - Kippen, Stirling - Lyall Building Solutions
• Edinburgh Townhouse – West End of Edinburgh - Dragon Developments
• Merchant House – Inverness - Highland Housing Alliance (HHA)
• Poynder Apartments – Kelso - Eildon Housing Association
• Ronachan House – Kintyre, Peninsula - Coltart Earley Architecture
• Seafield House – Ayr - Econstruct Group
• The David Stow Building – Glasgow - Cala Homes (West)
• The New Steiner – Yorkhill, Glasgow - Steiner Property / Grant Murray Architects
• The Stables – Lincluden Estate - Wheatley Homes South
• Torwood House, the Stable Block and the Gatehouse Lodge - West Murrayfield, Edinburgh - AMA Homes and Oberlanders Architects

Residential Letting Team of the Year Sponsored by Citylets

• Albany Lettings
• At Home In Edinburgh
• Cairn Estate and Letting Agency
• Clan Gordon
• Stonehouse Lettings
• Watt Property

Show Home of the Year

• Oleander Show Home - Oak Bank, Glenrothes - Campion Homes
• The Almond – Livingston, West Lothian - Bellway Homes (Scotland East)
• The Balloch – Earls Rise, Cumbernauld, Glasgow - Barratt Homes West Scotland
• The Falkland – Holytown, Motherwell - David Wilson Homes West Scotland
• The Lisbon – Larkhall, South Lanarkshire - Living by Robertson
• The Macallan - Chapelton, Aberdeenshire - Snowdrop Developments
• The Mallaig - Cammo Meadows, Edinburgh - Cala Homes (East)
• The Mitchell Garden Room - Hamilton Heights, Hamilton - Robertson Homes
• The Sherwood - Ashlar Village, Glasgow - Bellway Homes (Scotland West)
• The Stratford – Shawfair, Midlothian, Edinburgh - Stewart Milne Homes
• The Washington - Larkhall, South Lanarkshire - Living by Robertson
• Viewforth – Kirkcaldy, Fife - Whiteburn Projects

Starter Home of the Year Sponsored by Ross & Liddell

• Pollokshaws Living - Southside of Glasgow - Urban Union
• The Carden at The Aspire Residence - Aberdeen - Bancon Homes