Horsemarket Earlston
Client
Cruden Homes & Eildon HA
Location
Earlston, Scottish Borders
Sector
Living
The Challenge
The brief was to deliver a high-quality residential scheme that addressed local housing demand while enhancing Earlston’s townscape. The site’s prominence presented both opportunity and responsibility: the design had to respect the historic setting, maximise density without overcrowding, and balance affordability with long-term energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Ben Glennon
Associate
Ben Glennon
Associate
Ben plays a key role at Aitken Turnbull as Associate and leader of the Living Team, bringing strong design leadership, project management, and technical expertise throughout every stage of a project. With over 10 years at the practice, he has created award-winning designs that balance innovation, sustainability, and a genuine focus on community needs. Ben’s proactive, collaborative approach helps ensure projects not only meet client goals but also positively impact the places and people they serve. Passionate about community-led initiatives, he works closely with local groups to develop thoughtful, meaningful design solutions that truly make a difference.
Peter Kelly
Technician
Peter Kelly
Technician
As a Technician at Aitken Turnbull, Peter brings hands-on expertise and a team-focused approach to every project. With over eight years of industry experience, he’s worked across a wide range of sectors—contributing to everything from small domestic projects to large mixed-use and residential developments. Peter also has valuable experience working with listed buildings and high-end conversions, developing a strong understanding of both contemporary design and sensitive restoration. Since graduating from Edinburgh Napier University in 2016, he’s built a reputation for being thorough, adaptable, and team-focused—helping ensure projects run smoothly from concept through to completion while supporting positive outcomes for both clients and communities.
James Broderick
Senior Technician
James Broderick
Senior Technician
James studied Architectural Technology at Cork Institute of Technology and Napier University, Edinburgh, earning his BSc. With 25 years of industry experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the team. James has worked across a wide range of sectors, including residential, education, hospitality, commercial, industrial, and leisure projects. Since joining Aitken Turnbull, he has played a key role in delivering major government commercial fit-out projects across the UK. With his extensive experience and practical expertise, James is a reliable and valued member of the team, contributing to successful project outcomes with professionalism and dedication.
Callum Ford
Associate & Technical Lead
Callum Ford
Associate & Technical Lead
As an experienced Architectural Technician, Callum combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach at Aitken Turnbull. Starting as a trainee while studying Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier University, he has built up experience across housing, bespoke homes, non-domestic buildings, and fit-out projects. Involved from early design through to completion, Callum specialises in BIM and clear, accurate project delivery. His skills in 3D visualisation also help bring designs to life and support effective communication with clients and teams. Approachable and down-to-earth, he ensures projects run smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.
Our Approach
We developed a masterplan that was contemporary yet rooted in Earlston’s character. The layout reused the former school site, strengthened pedestrian connections to the town centre, and placed sustainability at its core. Community identity was reinforced with public artworks created by local artists and schoolchildren, embedding a sense of place and ownership.
The neighbourhood combines a mix of houses, cottage flats, and apartments to encourage diversity and vitality. Streets and green spaces were designed to feel welcoming and accessible, with ecological enhancements supporting biodiversity. Timber construction and air source heat pumps underpin the scheme’s low-carbon credentials, ensuring homes are both affordable and resilient.
The Conclusion
The Earlston redevelopment transforms a redundant brownfield site into a thriving community. By combining strong design quality with sustainability and affordability, the project delivers lasting value for residents while strengthening the character of the town. It demonstrates how sensitive, forward-looking housing can both meet local needs and enhance the wider urban fabric.
Ben Glennon
Associate
Ben plays a key role at Aitken Turnbull as Associate and leader of the Living Team, bringing strong design leadership, project management, and technical expertise throughout every stage of a project. With over 10 years at the practice, he has created award-winning designs that balance innovation, sustainability, and a genuine focus on community needs. Ben’s proactive, collaborative approach helps ensure projects not only meet client goals but also positively impact the places and people they serve. Passionate about community-led initiatives, he works closely with local groups to develop thoughtful, meaningful design solutions that truly make a difference.
Ben Glennon
Associate
Ben plays a key role at Aitken Turnbull as Associate and leader of the Living Team, bringing strong design leadership, project management, and technical expertise throughout every stage of a project. With over 10 years at the practice, he has created award-winning designs that balance innovation, sustainability, and a genuine focus on community needs. Ben’s proactive, collaborative approach helps ensure projects not only meet client goals but also positively impact the places and people they serve. Passionate about community-led initiatives, he works closely with local groups to develop thoughtful, meaningful design solutions that truly make a difference.
Callum Ford
Associate & Technical Lead
As an experienced Architectural Technician, Callum combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach at Aitken Turnbull. Starting as a trainee while studying Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier University, he has built up experience across housing, bespoke homes, non-domestic buildings, and fit-out projects. Involved from early design through to completion, Callum specialises in BIM and clear, accurate project delivery. His skills in 3D visualisation also help bring designs to life and support effective communication with clients and teams. Approachable and down-to-earth, he ensures projects run smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.
Callum Ford
Associate & Technical Lead
As an experienced Architectural Technician, Callum combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach at Aitken Turnbull. Starting as a trainee while studying Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier University, he has built up experience across housing, bespoke homes, non-domestic buildings, and fit-out projects. Involved from early design through to completion, Callum specialises in BIM and clear, accurate project delivery. His skills in 3D visualisation also help bring designs to life and support effective communication with clients and teams. Approachable and down-to-earth, he ensures projects run smoothly and efficiently from start to finish.
James Broderick
Senior Technician
James studied Architectural Technology at Cork Institute of Technology and Napier University, Edinburgh, earning his BSc. With 25 years of industry experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the team. James has worked across a wide range of sectors, including residential, education, hospitality, commercial, industrial, and leisure projects. Since joining Aitken Turnbull, he has played a key role in delivering major government commercial fit-out projects across the UK. With his extensive experience and practical expertise, James is a reliable and valued member of the team, contributing to successful project outcomes with professionalism and dedication.
James Broderick
Senior Technician
James studied Architectural Technology at Cork Institute of Technology and Napier University, Edinburgh, earning his BSc. With 25 years of industry experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the team. James has worked across a wide range of sectors, including residential, education, hospitality, commercial, industrial, and leisure projects. Since joining Aitken Turnbull, he has played a key role in delivering major government commercial fit-out projects across the UK. With his extensive experience and practical expertise, James is a reliable and valued member of the team, contributing to successful project outcomes with professionalism and dedication.
Peter Kelly
Technician
As a Technician at Aitken Turnbull, Peter brings hands-on expertise and a team-focused approach to every project. With over eight years of industry experience, he’s worked across a wide range of sectors—contributing to everything from small domestic projects to large mixed-use and residential developments. Peter also has valuable experience working with listed buildings and high-end conversions, developing a strong understanding of both contemporary design and sensitive restoration. Since graduating from Edinburgh Napier University in 2016, he’s built a reputation for being thorough, adaptable, and team-focused—helping ensure projects run smoothly from concept through to completion while supporting positive outcomes for both clients and communities.
Peter Kelly
Technician
As a Technician at Aitken Turnbull, Peter brings hands-on expertise and a team-focused approach to every project. With over eight years of industry experience, he’s worked across a wide range of sectors—contributing to everything from small domestic projects to large mixed-use and residential developments. Peter also has valuable experience working with listed buildings and high-end conversions, developing a strong understanding of both contemporary design and sensitive restoration. Since graduating from Edinburgh Napier University in 2016, he’s built a reputation for being thorough, adaptable, and team-focused—helping ensure projects run smoothly from concept through to completion while supporting positive outcomes for both clients and communities.
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