Over 300 new energy efficient affordable Hillcrest homes have been completed in Aberdeen.

Completed in March, and comprising of modern apartment blocks, 172 of the homes are located at Harris Drive, just off Tedder Road, while another 130 apartment are located at Abbotswell Road, which were completed towards the end of last year.

Of the 302 homes, 267 have been developed for social rent, while 35 have been developed for mid-market rent.

Developed with support from Aberdeen City Council and the Scottish Government through the Strategic Housing Investment Plan, work started on both developments in 2018, with Stewart Milne Homes undertaking the Abbotswell Road project, and Robertson Partnership Homes undertaking the one at St Machar.


The Abbotswell Road development was completed to the cost of around £15.2m, while the development cost of St Machar was around £21.2m.

Energy efficiency has been developed throughout the two developments, with the buildings using high performance insulation and cladding as well as smart meters. The properties also enjoy modern touches such as Juliet balconies and landscaped amenity areas.

The completed properties are part of a wider development programme throughout Aberdeen, with another 165 properties due to be completed shortly at Countesswells. A further development is also underway at Kingswells, which will deliver 20 homes, and plans in place for a further project at Cove.