Five-star Scottish homebuilder Cruden is celebrating a double win at the prestigious Homes for Scotland Awards 2025, held on May 30 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. This year’s ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the annual awards, which recognise excellence across Scotland’s homebuilding sector.
Cruden was honoured with two awards, highlighting the group’s long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality homes across both the private and affordable sectors. Cruden won Private Development of the Year – Medium for The Avenue at Barnton. This retirement development includes 48 energy-efficient apartments, penthouses, and executive villas built to a high specification. Designed with shared spaces such as a club lounge, guest suite, and a forthcoming concierge service, The Avenue offers residents a comfortable, well-considered living environment that balances sustainability with quality design.
Cruden also received a Commendation Award for Affordable Development of the Year – Small for its St Cuthbert’s development in Bonnyrigg, delivered in partnership with Midlothian Council. This project saw the completion of 20 new flats for social rent, designed by award-winning architects AHR and built to the stringent Passivhaus standard.
The development includes assisted living apartments and homes for residents aged 55 and over. With bright, spacious interiors, Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems, and exteriors designed to complement Bonnyrigg’s historic character, the project sets a strong example for sustainable social housing.
Fraser Lynes, Managing Director of Cruden Homes, said: “We are thrilled to be recognised with two awards at this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards, particularly in such a landmark year for the event. These wins are a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our entire team, as well as our partners, in delivering homes that truly enhance people’s lives, whether through cutting-edge sustainability in affordable housing or by setting new standards in private residential design. This really is a fitting finish to a fantastic year that has seen us achieve five star customer satisfaction, as well as making some key strategic appointments to our senior management team and securing a number of exciting new opportunities in new locations”.
The Homes for Scotland Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the homebuilding industry and are widely regarded as a mark of excellence and quality.
Cruden’s double win reflects the group’s ongoing leadership and innovation across Scotland’s housing landscape.
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