Haymarket Edinburgh

Haymarket Edinburgh

by | Nov 27, 2025

Haymarket Edinburgh – Grade A Office & Mixed-Use Development

Project – Haymarket Edinburgh – Buildings 1, 4 & 5
Client – FES
Main Contractor – Sir Robert McAlpine

The Haymarket development marks one of Edinburgh’s most significant mixed-use regeneration schemes, transforming a prominent four-acre site beside Haymarket railway station. The project includes three Grade A office buildings along with two major hotels, providing a combined 380,000 sq. ft. of office space, 365 hotel bedrooms, and 40,000 sq. ft. of retail and leisure accommodation.

With an estimated gross development value of £80m per office block, the scheme is expected to accommodate around 4,500 workers, helping meet the city’s growing demand for high-quality commercial space.

Led by Qmile Group, M&G Real Estate, Foster & Partners and Sir Robert McAlpine, the development builds on the team’s successful collaboration on Edinburgh’s £750m Quartermile Scheme. Haymarket continues this legacy, creating a modern, high-performing destination in the west end of the city.

Key Components

Western Insulation delivered the full thermal insulation package across Buildings 1, 4 and 5, covering both internal and external systems. Our scope included:

  • Thermal insulation to all supply and extract ductwork throughout the buildings
  • Full insulation to heating and domestic pipework, both internally and externally
  • Complete insulation and protection to plantroom installations
  • Trace heating applied to all external pipework for freeze protection
  • High-quality finishes ensuring durability, performance and energy efficiency
  • Close coordination with M&E teams to ensure timely progression and quality control
Our Contribution
  • Improved system performance
  • Long-term energy efficiency
  • A reliable, compliant and high-quality installation across all buildings
  • Timely delivery to meet the project’s phased programme
Our Say

“Western Insulation was delighted to be awarded the insulation packages across multiple buildings within the Haymarket Scheme, working under Sir Robert McAlpine and FES. Our team delivered full thermal insulation works to all ductwork systems, heating and domestic pipework, plantrooms and external services—supported by trace heating to safeguard exposed pipework. Through skill, coordination and dedication, we completed the works on time and to the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.”

Port Hamilton

Port Hamilton

by | Nov 27, 2025

Port Hamilton – Landmark Redesign for Lloyds Banking Group Innovation Hub

Project – Port Hamilton
Client – FES
Main Contractor – Bowmer and Kirkland

Lloyds Banking Group has announced a major £200 million transformation of the landmark Port Hamilton building in Edinburgh city centre. Led by Drum Property Group, the redevelopment will convert the site into a cutting-edge innovation hub and form one of the largest pre-letting deals in Edinburgh’s history. Once complete in 2027, the complex will become the Group’s primary Scottish base.

Located in the heart of the city’s financial district, the 282,000 sq. ft. building has been a key commercial presence for nearly 30 years, previously home to Scottish Widows. With its eight-storey structure and distinctive curved roofline, the redesigned facility will continue to serve as a major feature of Edinburgh’s skyline—now reimagined for modern, flexible and high-performance working environments.

Key Components

Western Insulation is delivering a comprehensive thermal insulation package across the development, including:

  • Thermal insulation to all supply and extract ductwork within risers and floorplates
  • Full thermal insulation and metal cladding finishes throughout all plantrooms
  • Complete insulation to heating and domestic pipework systems
  • High-quality workmanship ensuring compliance with safety, performance and efficiency requirements
  • Detailed coordination to support tight construction schedules and quality assurance standards
Our Contribution
  • Improved energy performance
  • Enhanced building efficiency and longevity
  • Consistent thermal control across all mechanical systems
  • A modern, robust and safe environment for future occupants
Our Say

“Western Insulation is delighted to secure the thermal insulation package for the Port Hamilton redevelopment, working under Bowmer and Kirkland and FES. Our scope includes full insulation to all supply and extract systems, risers, floorplates, plantrooms, and complete heating and domestic pipework throughout the building. This project reinforces our commitment to delivering precise, high-quality insulation solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance and efficiency.”

Liberton High School

Liberton High School

by | Nov 25, 2025

Liberton High School – Community Hub & Net-Zero Passivhaus Learning Estate

Project – Liberton High School – Community Learning & Sports Hub
Client – FES
Main Contractor – Balfour Beatty

This major new development provides an opportunity to create a modern, inclusive, net zero–carbon community campus to replace the existing Liberton High School. Designed as a lifelong learning and sports hub, the facility will support 1,200 students and co-locate key public services—including an NHS GP surgery—with direct links to active travel routes, green infrastructure and public transport networks.

The Council has committed all future learning estate investments to be delivered to full Passivhaus standards, ensuring the new Liberton High School is designed for maximum energy efficiency, low carbon consumption and long-term sustainability supporting the city’s 2030 Net Zero target and responding to the Climate Emergency.

Key Components

Western Insulation is delivering a comprehensive high-performance insulation package, including:

 

  • Thermal insulation to all internal heating and domestic pipework
  • Full insulation works to plantrooms, risers and valve mats
  • Thermal insulation and weather protection to all external ductwork
  • Robust weatherproofing for AHUs and AHSPs
  • Trace heating applied to all external pipework and valves
  • Installation aligned with strict Passivhaus criteria to optimise energy performance
Our Contribution
  • Reduced heat loss across the building
  • Improved system efficiency
  • Enhanced sustainability and environmental performance
  • Long-lasting resilience of mechanical systems
Our Say

“Western Insulation is progressing through the new Liberton High School development, working under Balfour Beatty and FES ahead of its scheduled opening in 2026. Our insulation package covers all internal and external thermal insulation, full plantroom treatments, weather-protected AHU systems and complete trace-heating works. This project further demonstrates our commitment to supporting Passivhaus standards, improving energy efficiency and helping deliver sustainable, low-carbon educational facilities for the future.”