The award, which was established in 2002, has a clear objective – to find and celebrate the best buildings in Scotland.

The architects of the winning building will receive £25,000, making this both the largest architectural prize in the UK and one of the most significant architecture awards in the world.

The award was renamed the RIAS/ Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award in 2004 in memory of its founder and patron, the architect /developer Andy Doolan, who died in April of that year.

The 2007 award was presented to Reiach and Hall for the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness.