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The Highland Council has named Robertson Construction Group as the preferred main contractor for two landmark projects under its ambitious £2.1 billion Highland Investment Plan (HIP).
The group will spearhead the delivery of the Dingwall Community Point of Delivery (PoD) and the new Tornagrain Primary School, both of which are central to the region's 20-year capital investment strategy.
The HIP strategy focuses on creating integrated "Points of Delivery" (PoDs)—hubs that combine schools, offices, and depots into a single public estate. The Dingwall project represents a key milestone in this masterplan, co-locating St Clements ASN and Dingwall Primary on a shared campus. This approach is designed to foster closer collaboration between public sector partners while providing modern, accessible facilities for the community.
In the new town of Tornagrain, east of Inverness, Robertson will deliver a primary school designed around "20-minute neighbourhood" principles. The site will include an early years nursery, office space, and community sports facilities, encouraging active travel and reducing car dependency for the town's projected 5,000 homes.
Reflecting a commitment to sustainability, both the Dingwall and Tornagrain facilities are being designed to achieve formal Passivhaus Accreditation. This "fabric-first" approach utilises high levels of insulation and an airtight building envelope to drastically reduce energy consumption and long-term operational costs.
Elliot Robertson, Chief Executive Officer for Robertson Group, said: "The Highland Investment Plan is a transformative programme that will bring lasting benefits to communities across the region. We look forward to collaborating with Highland Council and hub North Scotland to deliver the Dingwall and Tornagrain projects. Our team is ready to apply its previous expertise in delivering community-based integrated facilities."
The appointment highlights Robertson's growing portfolio in delivering high-performance, sustainable infrastructure that aligns with Scotland's net-zero ambitions.
