The shortlist is: Princess Gate, a housing development in Edinburgh designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects; Hazelwood School in Glasgow for students with multiple disabilities, designed by Gordon Murray & Alan Dunlop Architects; Maggie’s Centre, a cancer care centre in Kirkcaldy designed by Zaha Hadid Architects; Fettes College Sixth Form Centre & Residence in Edinburgh, designed by Page\Park Architects; Bridge Arts Centre in Glasgow designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects; New Arts Faculty building for the University of St Andrews and the Pier Arts Centre in Orkney, both designed by Reiach & Hall Architects.

The jury will be visiting the short-listed projects during October and the winner will be announced at the award presentation and dinner on the evening of Friday 2 November at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh.