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The development which includes Edinburgh's first new council homes for a generation has won a national housing award.
The Gracemount site was given the accolade in the 'Best Partnership in Affordable Housing Delivery' category of this year's Homes for Scotland Awards, a year after winning 'Community Partnership of the Year'.
The development, a partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council and The Cruden Group, is the first phase of the Council’s 21st Century Homes Programme, which aims to build 1,400 homes for sale and rent.
Cammy Day, Vice Convener of Housing at the City of Edinburgh Council, said: "Judges said the entry was a clear winner. This is a clear endorsement of the public and private sector working together to deliver new housing developments including much needed affordable housing. We hope this will be seen as best practice for others to follow."
On behalf of the Cruden Group, Steven Simpson Ltd, said: "This award is testament to the hard working and enthusiastic staff of The Cruden Group and City of Edinburgh Council who have collaborated closely over the last two years to ensure this project is a success in terms of housing regeneration."
At Gracemount, 52 homes have been completed so far.
The first phase consisting of 99 new homes, (67 for social rent, 20 for mid-market rent and 12 shared equity) should be completed by this summer. The second phase will consist of 70 flats and 46 houses.
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