Building work begins on Aberdeenshire housing project

Construction has started on a housing development next to a golf course in Aberdeenshire.Drumrossie Homes is building the 44-home Rothney West development in Insch, 27 miles from Aberdeen.The new development is set at the footings of Bennachie and next to Insch golf course.The new homes will be located on Bruce Circle – a name which has been voted for by Primary 5 and 6 pupils from Insch School.House styles are named after Scottish islands Barra, Tiree, Jura, Harris, Iona, Skye and Lewis. The development will include a range of two to four-bedroom houses priced from £224,995 to £474,995, with kitchens and bathrooms in all homes are being designed and fitted by Laings, Inverurie.Drumrossie Homes has built over 100 homes in Insch, including the 70-home Denwell Park site.Allan Brown, managing director at Drumrossie Homes, said: “The Rothney West project has been in the planning stage for quite some time so we are thrilled that work has officially started on the development.“The new builds will sit in a prime location in the heart of Insch, within walking distance to the railway station and other amenities. These quality homes have been designed to the highest standards with energy efficiency in mind.”