Scottish Property Industry Celebrates Excellence at 12th Annual Awards
Glasgow was host last night to the largest awards celebration in the Scottish property industry, as the 12th Annual Scottish Property Awards winners were revealed. The event at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel welcomed 600 guests for a night of recognition and celebration of the sector’s finest achievements.
Now in its 12th year, the Scottish Property Awards is an independent competition that honours excellence in the real estate sector. This year, a panel of 13 esteemed industry experts meticulously reviewed over 40 projects to determine the winners.
Alan Robertson, Chair of the Judging Panel, commented:
“It’s always interesting to see how changes in the market affect the range and number of entries in these awards. In judging this year, we reviewed a varied and interesting portfolio. We were delighted to see that the number of entries this year is the highest in more than five years. Congratulations also to all the professional services finalists which, in both quality and quantity, have again demonstrated the strength and depth of the property and construction professions based here in Scotland.”
The most prestigious award of the evening, Property Company of the Year, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland, was presented to Drum Property Group. The judges commended them for the sheer scale of their current projects, their bravery in undertaking significant urban regeneration, and their impactful contribution to Scotland’s property landscape.
The highly anticipated Deal of the Year award, sponsored by PMP, was claimed by the Belgrave Logistics Park Letting—a collaboration between Knight Property Group, Wincanton, Ryden, JLL, Savills, Brodies, and DWF. The judges praised the project as a bold and speculative venture, well-conceived with a strong green design. They also highlighted the significance of the letting in the current constrained industrial market, acknowledging the impressive journey behind its execution.
A brand-new category introduced this year, Technical Advisory Team of the Year, recognises excellence in advisory roles related to acquisitions, sales, technical due diligence, cost consultancy, building surveying, and mechanical and electrical engineering. The inaugural award was presented to PMP, with judges praising their strong market presence, engagement, and outstanding client feedback.
The prestigious Business Leadership Award, sponsored by Together Money, was awarded to Dr Ali Afshar and Mr Mike Afshar, founders of AMA. Known for their dedication, family values, and humility, the brothers have spent over 40 years at the forefront of property development in Scotland. Born in Tehran and educated at Rannoch School in Perthshire, their contributions to the industry have been profound, making them deserving of this ultimate individual accolade.
The 12th Annual Scottish Property Awards once again showcased Scotland's property sector's strength, resilience, and innovation. The winners exemplify excellence in an evolving industry, from ambitious urban regeneration projects to pioneering advisory services. Congratulations to all finalists and winners for their outstanding contributions to the built environment in Scotland.
The winners in full
Property Company of the Year, Sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland
Winner: Drum Property Group
Finalists:
Knight Property Group
Miller Developments
Winchburgh Developments
Deal of the Year, Sponsored by pmp
Winner: Belgrave Logistics Park Letting - Knight Property Group, Wincanton, Ryden, JLL, Savills, Brodies, and DWF
Finalists:
Investment Sales of Belgrave Logistics Park - Knight Property Group, Swiss Life, Lismore Real Estate Advisors, JLL, Brodies and Pinsent Masons
The Mint Building - Hines, Pontegadea, Lismore Real Estate Advisors, Savills, Pinsent Masons & Burness Paull
Aurora – Forma Real Estate / HFD Property Group and SSE
Inverness and Cromarty Green Freeport - Knight Frank
Business Leadership Award, Sponsored by Together Money
Winners: Dr Ali Afshar and Mike Afshar, AMA
Industrial Agency Team of the Year, Sponsored by Peace Recruitment Group
Winner: Colliers
Finalists:
Avison Young
JLL
Ryden
Savills UK
Office Agency Team of the Year, Sponsored by MAPP
Winner: JLL
Finalists:
Allied Surveyors Scotland
Avison Young
Ryden
Investment Agency Team of the Year
Winner: JLL
Finalists:
Lismore Real Estate Advisors
Technical Advisory Team of the Year
Winner: pmp
Finalists:
Float
KJ Tait
Perspective Building Consultancy
Ryden
Student Accommodation of the Year
Winner: The Social Hub Glasgow
Finalists:
Mayfield Residences, Edinburgh - Lanark Student Living + 56three Architects
The Mont, Edinburgh – Downing + Fletcher Joseph Associates
Net Zero Development of the Year
Winner: Orwell Farm – Orwell Farm + Studio LBA
Finalists:
Aurora - HFD Property Group + Forma Real Estate Funds
Clyde Gateway East - Clyde Gateway Developments
D2 Grids - Clyde Gateway Developments
Montgomerie Park Primary School - Robertson Group + North Ayrshire Council
Orwell Farm - Orwell Farm + Studio LBA
Rosslyn Castle - Rosslyn Chapel Trust + Page\Park Architects
Financial Partner of the Year
Winner: Royal Bank of Scotland
Finalists:
Together
Build to Rent Development of the Year, Sponsored by Howden Scotland
Winner: Moda, Holland Park, Glasgow - Moda Living
Highly Commended: St Kentigerns, Rope Walk Edinburgh - Lar Housing Trust + Lar Projects
Finalists:
Candleriggs, Glasgow - Drum Property Group + Stamford Property Investments
Granary Quay, Glasgow – Manson + Dandara
Newhall Street, Glasgow - Swan Group + Thriving Investments
PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh - PLATFORM_
Architectural Excellence Award (Public Use)
Winner: Lost Shore Surf Resort Hub Buildings - Oberlanders Architects with HarrisonStevens + Tartan Leisure
Finalists:
East Calder Primary School - NORR Consultants
Easthouses Primary School – jmarchitects + Midlothian Council + Hub South East
Maybole Community Campus – BDP
Neilston Learning Campus – BDP
Architectural Excellence Award (Commercial Use), Sponsored by Thomson Gray
Winners: Rosebank Distillery – MLA + Ian MacLeod Distillers
Finalists:
4D Cellular Medicine Building @ Institute of Genetics and Cancer - Oberlanders Architects + University of Edinburgh
Cabrach Distillery - Collective Architecture + The Cabrach Trust
Crop Innovation Centre - Oberlanders Architects + The James Hutton Institute
Moda, Holland Park - HAUS Collective + Moda Group
Rosslyn Castle - Page\Park Architects + Rosslyn Chapel Trust
The Social Hub, Glasgow - Halliday Fraser Munro + Drum Property Group + The Social Hub
Regeneration Project of the Year
Small Winner: Perth Museum
Large Winner: Candleriggs Square - Drum Property Group + Stamford Property Investments
Finalists:
Belgrave Logistics Park - Knight Property Group
Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith - Midlothian Council + Smith Scott Mullan
Edinburgh Futures Institute - Balfour Beatty + University of Edinburgh
Orwell Farm - Orwell Farm + Studio LBA
Righ Residences, Edinburgh - Fletcher Joseph Associates + RRH Investments
Rosebank Distillery - Ian MacLeod Distillers + MLA
St Andrews Drive, Phases 2 & 3 - Southside Housing Association + jmarchitects
TrustFord at Tullos, Aberdeen - Knight Property Group
Development of the Year (Public Buildings)
Winner: Edinburgh Futures Institute - Balfour Beatty + University of Edinburgh
Finalists:
East Calder Primary School - West Lothian Council + Hub South East
Easthouses Primary School - Midlothian Council + Hub South East
Greyhope School & Community Hub - Hub North Scotland + Aberdeen City Council + Morrison Construction + Halliday Fraser Munro
Lost Shore Surf Resort – HarrisonStevens + Tartan Leisure
Montgomerie Park Primary School - Robertson Group + North Ayrshire Council
Development of the Year (Commercial Buildings), Sponsored by Dentons
Winner: The Social Hub Glasgow
Finalists:
Aurora - HFD Property Group + Forma Real Estate Funds
Cabrach Distillery - The Cabrach Trust + Collective Architecture
Righ Residences, Edinburgh - RRH Investments + Fletcher Joseph Associates
TrustFord Development at West Tullos, Aberdeen - Knight Property Group
Westway 90 / Westway 200 - Canmoor + Westway at Glasgow Airport