Dandara inks deal for new homes at Shawfair

The developers behind Shawfair, a new town development southeast of Edinburgh, have completed a deal with housebuilder Dandara regarding a project to build about 75 homes.

Subject to a successful planning application, Dandara will join Bellway, Mactaggart & Mickel Homes and Miller Homes in constructing the properties, including affordable homes, on a six-acre site close to Newton Village.

Nick Waugh, director at Shawfair, said: “This site is of particular importance as the gateway to the core development block, and the architectural design, landscaping and quality of finish will exemplify the look and feel of our new community.”

Shawfair is a joint venture between property developer Buccleuch Property and house builder Mactaggart & Mickel. When completed, the new town will have 4,000 homes along with a new town centre around the existing Shawfair railway station, creating 6,500 jobs. It will be similar in size to Cupar, Dunblane or Linlithgow.