The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) have released a series of videos showcasing the seven buildings shortlisted for the 2019 Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.

The Awards panel looked for projects which showed innovation and design excellence, irrespective of size or type. Other key considerations were: detailing, accessibility, environmental issues and technical skill.

Judges looked at a range of criteria, including architectural integrity; usability and context; delivery and execution; and sustainability.

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This year's judges are Prof. Sadie Morgan, dRMM (Chair), Henry McKeown, jm architects and Prof. Mona Siddiqui OBE Hon FRIAS. The winner will be announced live at a dinner at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh on 04 October by Aileen Campbell, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government and the Doolan family.

The award is generously supported by the late Andrew Doolan's mother and family and by the Scottish Government.

The shortlisted buildings include:

Collective on Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Mackintosh at the Willow, Glasgow

Scottish National Blood Transfusion, Edinburgh

The Black House, Isle of Skye

The Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience, Craigellachie

Tollcross Housing Association, Glasgow, &

V&A Dundee, Dundee

The series of videos can be viewed here.