Three Inverness housing developments up for Scottish awards
13th May 2025
The acclaimed Scottish Home Awards shortlist has been announced, and three Inverness developments built by local builders, Springfield Properties and Tulloch Homes are among finalists.
The homebuilders, part of the Springfield Group, proudly represent the Highlands, and these shortlisted developments are the only finalists from the region in each of the highly contested categories.
Within the Housing Development of the Year (Large) category, the Tulloch Homes Maples at Ness Side development is among 13 developments to be in with a chance of securing the title. Located just off Dores Road, the 750 home development includes a mix of high quality, energy efficient homes across a range of tenures. Already home to around 150 families, there is a thriving community underway here that benefits from a scenic location alongside the River Ness.
Just around the corner is Drummond Hill, an exclusive Tulloch Homes development with just 37 homes that features the restoration of the Cherry Tree House, the historic Gatehouse of the site, and the upcoming sensitive conversion of the mansion house into six luxury apartments. Cherry Tree House is a grade B listed home that Tulloch has restored and extended to create an exceptional, unique home to suit modern family needs. This home caught the judge’s attention and is in the running of Renovation of the Year.
These shortlists come in a special year for Tulloch as they celebrate their 100th year in business.
Springfield is also in the shortlist for securing a win for Inverness, with their Drakies development which is in with a chance of being crowned Housing Development of the Year (Small). The 38 high quality homes, sit within a secluded retreat that is within walking distance to local amenities including Raigmore Hospital.
The full Scottish Home Award 2025 finalists, can be viewed here.
Chief Executive, Innes Smith, said:
“To be in the shortlist for the Scottish Home Awards, competing against developments across Scotland, is excellent recognition from our peers of the high quality homes we build, in great locations.
“We’re thrilled to have three developments within Inverness to showcase at such an exciting time for the Highlands, with the Council calling for more sites to help build 24,000 new homes to meet unprecedented levels of housing demand.”
The winners will be announced in Glasgow 19th June.