en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Elgin South Street regeneration project, a collaboration between Moray Council, UHI Moray, Cairn Housing Association, and Robertson Property Ltd, has now fully commenced. This project is a cornerstone initiative within the Elgin Town Centre Masterplan, with preparatory phases including demolition and archaeological surveys completed in 2025.
The development encompasses several components: a Business Enterprise Centre as part of the Moray Growth Deal, which has secured £750,000 in UK Government funding from Pride in Place (Elgin Neighbourhood Board); 38 one and two-bedroom affordable homes delivered as part of the housing package; space for three small retail or business units; high-quality public realm; and the restoration of a pedestrian link between South Street and High Street via Newmarket Lane, complementing other Levelling Up Fund projects.
The housing package and Business Enterprise Centre are key strategic elements of the £100 million Moray Growth Deal, funded by the Scottish Government. The project has also received £5.06 million from the UK Government, sourced from the broader £18.3 million Elgin Town Centre Masterplan Levelling Up Fund, along with £3.9 million from the Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) for affordable housing construction. As part of the South Street regeneration project, a partnership has been established to support the delivery, ownership, and long-term management of the project.
Moray Council, UHI Moray, and Cairn Housing Association will each oversee ownership and management of different sections: Moray Council will manage the public realm, UHI Moray will oversee the Business Enterprise Centre, and Cairn Housing Association, as a registered social landlord, will manage the residential units. Robertson Construction Northern began work on site this week, utilising closed-panel timber frame construction with pre-installed windows, manufactured off-site by Robertson Timber Engineering in Elgin.
Upon completion, South Street will enhance the vibrancy of Elgin town centre, creating a more active, welcoming, and connected environment for residents, businesses, and visitors. Councillor Marc Macrae, Moray Council's Levelling Up Fund and Moray Growth Deal lead, stated that achieving substantial progress on South Street is a significant milestone, not only for the project itself but for regeneration efforts across the entire Moray region. He congratulated all teams and partners and looks forward to construction progress in 2026/2027 to continue improving public services.
Elliot Robertson, Chief Executive of Robertson Group, noted that the South Street project exemplifies strong collaboration between the public and private sectors, unlocking a complex site for meaningful regeneration and demonstrating that aligned partners can create lasting value for the local community. Audrey Simpson, Chief Executive of Cairn Housing Association, added that they are proud to be part of this important regeneration project in Elgin, delivering much-needed affordable housing in the town centre, and that partnership working has been key to bringing the project to this stage, looking forward to seeing its progress and positive impact on the local community.
David Patterson, Principal and Chief Executive of UHI Moray, stated that the Business Enterprise Centre will provide flexible space for small, existing, and start-up businesses to innovate and upskill. Located in the town centre near the main campus, the centre facilitates interaction and provides the valuable support needed to build a thriving business community. Jenny Urquhart, Chair of the Elgin Neighbourhood Board, added that the board aims to identify local priorities based on community feedback and translate local ambitions into practical action, so it is delighted to provide additional funding for the UHI Moray Business Enterprise Centre.
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