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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Housebuilding giant purchases 91 acres of land for new homes
Miller Homes said it has secured the purchase of land totalling 91 acres across the east of Scotland, to bring 676 'much-needed' new homes to popular towns and communities. The homebuilder which, for over 90 years has helped build and shape communities across the UK, will now begin work on new developments at East Calder Oaks, East Calder, West Craigs Mews, Edinburgh, Miller Homes at Shawfair, Midlothian, and Avonside Wisp, Whitecross. The developments follow the successful launch of Dalhousie Gate in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian last year, which marked the first in the series of strategic land acquisitions. The four new developments will feature homes in a range of styles and sizes, meeting the needs of people moving to already vibrant communities or local people who are looking to either up or downsize. The East Calder Oaks development will feature 67 four and five-bedroom detached properties, and 23 affordable homes. West Craigs Mews will comprise 92 homes, including two and three-bedroom terraced, three and four-bedroom townhouses, and four and five-bedroom detached homes, as well as 49 affordable homes. Miller Homes at Shawfair will feature 176 two and three-bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached properties and four and five-bedroom detached homes, plus 44 affordable options. Avonside Wisp in Whitecross, Falkirk will comprise 169 three, four and five-bedrooms styles, and 56 affordable homes. The sites are near Edinburgh. (Image: Stewart Attwood) The award-winning homebuilder, which was founded and is headquartered in Edinburgh, will deliver energy efficient homes while working considerately with the natural environment and local communities. The four new developments are expected to support approximately 2,349 jobs, according to the Home Builders Federation*, demonstrating the wider economic benefits of Miller Homes' investment in the east of Scotland. READ MORE: Longstanding Scottish housebuilder purchases major English player Each of the developments will feature homes from Miller Homes' latest portfolio, all of which are built in compliance with modern building regulations. Gary Heaney, regional operations director at Miller Homes, said: 'The acquisition of these four sites marks a significant step in our long-term commitment to creating sustainable, thriving communities across the East of Scotland. By investing in areas where people genuinely want to live, we're striving to shape integrated neighbourhoods that our buyers will be proud to call home for generations to come. 'With continued strong demand for high-quality new homes in and around Edinburgh, we're looking forward to playing a part in the next chapter of these already thriving local communities.' The first homes at Miller Homes at Shawfair will be ready by October 2025, followed by East Calder Oaks and West Craigs Mews in February 2026 and Avonside Wisp in March 2026. Airline adds more flights between Edinburgh and Orlando Passengers looking to go on the holiday of a lifetime will now have more options as more flights are added between Edinburgh and Orlando for 2026. Virgin Atlantic will extend is current summer seasonal route next year by adding an additional twelve rotations – the equivalent of almost 5,000 seats. It means next summer the service will operate from April to the end of October, with up to three flights per week, marking further growth for Virgin Atlantic at Edinburgh Airport, its home in Scotland. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: 'We know Orlando is a bit of a bucket-list destination, so this is fantastic news for families in Scotland who have long wanted to experience everything Florida has to offer. AROUND THE GREENS ⛳ The 'wealth' of Scottish links courses overlooked by golfers This article appears as part of Kristy Dorsey's Around the Greens series Owned and operated out of Dunfermline, Scotland Golf Tours was established in 1997 by managing director Ronnie Pook. Its team of eight plan and execute trips for approximately 100 groups annually which vary in size from couples and groups of friends and family up to large associations of 32 people or more.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Homes giant to build 676 new family houses ‘within easy reach' of Edinburgh
'By investing in areas where people genuinely want to live, we're striving to shape integrated neighbourhoods that our buyers will be proud to call home for generations to come' – Gary Heaney, Miller Homes Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hundreds of new homes are set to be built 'within easy reach of Edinburgh' after a quartet of sites changed hands. Housebuilder Miller Homes said it had acquired land at multiple locations, totalling some 91 acres. The move will bring 676 'much-needed' new homes to popular towns and communities within commuting distance of the capital, the firm added. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edinburgh-headquartered Miller will now begin work on new developments at: East Calder Oaks, East Calder; West Craigs Mews, Edinburgh; Miller Homes at Shawfair, Midlothian; and Avonside Wisp, Whitecross. These developments follow the successful launch of Dalhousie Gate in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian last year, which marked the first in the series of 'strategic' land acquisitions by the group. Miller Homes' regional operations director Gary Heaney, left, with regional land director David Morgan, right. Picture: Stewart Attwood Photography Bosses said the four new developments will feature homes in a range of styles and sizes, 'meeting the needs of people moving to already vibrant communities or local people who are looking to either up or downsize'. Gary Heaney, regional operations director at Miller Homes, said: 'The acquisition of these four sites marks a significant step in our long-term commitment to creating sustainable, thriving communities across the east of Scotland. By investing in areas where people genuinely want to live, we're striving to shape integrated neighbourhoods that our buyers will be proud to call home for generations to come. 'With continued strong demand for high-quality new homes in and around Edinburgh, we're looking forward to playing a part in the next chapter of these already thriving local communities.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The first homes at Miller Homes at Shawfair will be ready by this October, followed by East Calder Oaks and West Craigs Mews in February 2026 and Avonside Wisp in March 2026. The East Calder Oaks development will feature 67 four and five-bedroom detached properties, plus 23 'affordable' homes. West Craigs Mews will comprise 92 homes, including two and three-bedroom terraced, three and four-bedroom townhouses, and four and five-bedroom detached homes, as well as 49 affordable homes. The Shawfair development will feature 176 two and three-bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached properties and four and five-bedroom detached homes, plus 44 affordable options. Avonside Wisp in Whitecross, Falkirk will comprise 169 three, four and five-bedrooms styles, and 56 affordable homes. The housebuilder said it would be delivering energy efficient homes while 'working considerately with the natural environment and local communities'. The four new developments are expected to support more than 2,300 jobs, according to the Home Builders Federation housing calculator, Miller added. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The firm, which was founded in 1934, operates UK-wide across three divisions - Scotland, North, Midlands & South. It is active on a string of projects north of the Border. Last summer, it emerged that it was bringing 81 new homes to West Dunbartonshire after securing a prominent 13-acre plot.
