Robertson Homes completes three land acquisitions

Robertson is to start building 23 new four, five and six-bedroom homes at Shawfair, south-east of Edinburgh, this month as part of the Shawfair masterplan, which aims to deliver a village lifestyle within easy reach of Edinburgh city centre. Shawfair is a new community that will include cafes, bars, galleries, sports facilities, parks and a swimming pool. Work is already underway on a new and improved nursery, primary and secondary schools.

The Shawfair deal follows other land acquisitions at Almondell in West Lothian and Bo’Ness in Falkirk.

Robertson Homes is to build 66 new homes on a seven-acre site on Nethershiel Road, Almondell in East Calder, close to the recently completed Calderwood development.

At Meadowside in Bo’ness, Robertson has now begun building 127 four, five and six-bedroom homes on a 30-acre site off Crawfield Road.

The combined Gross Development Value (GDV) of the three new sites is almost £123 million, with Robertson Homes committing to injecting more than £2.25 million into the community for education, healthcare and infrastructure as part of the development agreements for Almondell and Bo’Ness, as well as a further community giveback at Shawfair.

Michael Izzi, Land Director for Robertson Homes in Scotland, said: “These three acquisitions underline Robertson’s continued interest in investing in the Eastern Midlands and reflect both strong customer demand for our high-quality homes and our flexible and proactive approach to land acquisitions, supported by the versatility of our independent freehold.

“We are highly focused on creating sustainable projects that landowners and communities can be proud of for generations. With a track record of award-winning projects and developments in the region, we are particularly pleased to be expanding our portfolio.”

“At Almondell we will build on the success of our Calderwood project by continuing to deliver a new development plan for a village centred around nature and wildlife. Bo’ness is a beautiful village with good access to Scotland’s major cities and will appeal to families looking to maximise space and get good value for money.

“We are also very excited to be playing our part in the development of Shawfair and this location, along with the recently launched St Margarets development in Rosslynlee, offers a great option for those looking to live south of Edinburgh.”

The first properties for sale at Meadowside and Almondell are expected to appear in the coming weeks, while sales at Shawfair are planned to begin in winter 2024.