‘Exquisite’ Greenmyres Eco Bothy wins architects’ award – Grampian Online

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GREENMYERS Eco Bothy has been awarded a top architectural award.

The community space won the Conservation/Regeneration award at a March event hosted by the Aberdeen Society of Architects.

Efforts at Greenmyres, which transformed the site by Huntly into a "welcoming, bright space" through extensive renovation and regeneration work, were led by Jill Andrews from the Huntly Development Trust.

Ms Andrews attended the event in person to accept the award.

Announcing the project's win on social media, a Huntly Development Trust spokesperson said: "We're delighted to say that our work at Greenmyres Eco Bothy has won this award."

Greenmyres' entry was submitted in December 2022 and award judges came face-to-face with the Bothy during a February 2023 site visit.

The judges offered the project glowing praise and congratulations for a "well deserved win".

One judge said: "My citation to the judging panel was: 'The exquisite nourishing of a deep-rooted regeneration programme the Architects kiss of life has transformed this ugly building into a handsome and healthy meeting place.'"

Along with work to the building itself, projects around the Eco Bothy also included enhancing biodiversity and increasing opportunities for improving mental and physical health.

As part of the development 6500 native trees have been planted and new wildlife ponds created.

The creation of access paths to both Gartly Moor and Huntly have increased rural accessibility and encouraged wellbeing activities.

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