Lampson Court, Killearn

Lampson Court, Killearn

Lampson Court is an 11‑home mixed‑tenure development in the village of Killearn, designed by CMA Architects for Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA). Completed in 2025, the project provides a blend of social rent and shared‑equity homes, helping address the acute demand for affordable housing in rural Stirlingshire.

The development forms part of RSHA’s ongoing programme to expand high‑quality rural housing, following earlier completions in nearby Croftamie.

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2025

Total Homes: 11

  • Tenure Mix: 9 for social rent, 2 shared‑equity homes

  • Project Value: £2.83 million

  • Sustainability: Solar panels, high energy efficiency, low running costs

  • 4 × one‑bed flats

  • 4 × two‑bed flats

  • 2 × three‑bed houses

  • 1 × four‑bed amenity bungalow

Design Approach

The design responds to Killearn’s rural character, creating a compact neighbourhood that feels integrated with the village. Homes are arranged to maximise natural light, privacy, and community interaction. The mix of flats and houses supports a diverse range of households, from single occupants to larger families.

 

  • Efficient layouts to maximise internal space

  • Accessible design, including an amenity bungalow for residents with mobility needs

  • Contextual design that respects the village setting

  • Robust materials suited to rural climate conditions

Sustainability & Energy Performance

Local News coverage highlighted the development’s “impressive eco credentials”. Every home in the estate have been equipped with modern solar panels, offering residents a renewable and sustainable power source. in addition the the solar power that the properties benefit from, the buildings have a high thermal rating ensuring heat will be maintained even in the colder months of the year, this high thermal rating allows for the use of low energy heating systems which in addition to the solar energy will give residents a greatly reduced running cost.

these features where specifically included to best align with the RSHA’s long term commitment to developing sustainable rural housing

Community Impact

The project was warmly received by the local community and Stirling Council. Councillor Willie Ferguson described the homes as “much‑needed” and emphasised the importance of collaboration in delivering rural affordable housing.

During the opening ceremony for the development, Jacqueline Buik was welcomed as the first new resident, this moment would be highlighted in the RSHA’s own news coverage of the event (https://www.rsha.org.uk/news).

  • Local families seeking affordable homes

  • Long‑term community sustainability

  • A balanced tenure mix within the village

The project team

  • CMA Architects – Lead designer

  • McTaggart Construction – Main contractor

  • Macdonald & Cameron Ltd – Development agent

  • Martin Aitken Associates – Employer’s Agent

  • Clyde Design Partnership – Engineering

  • IMG Quality Control – Clerk of Works

The scheme was delivered on time and to a high standard, with strong collaboration noted across all partners.

Outcomes

Lampson Court has:

  • Delivered high‑quality, affordable homes in a rural area with significant housing pressure

  • Supported RSHA’s mission to expand rural housing provision

  • Enhanced the sustainability and resilience of the Killearn community

  • Demonstrated CMA Architects’ expertise in rural, affordable, and community‑focused housing design





HousingMichael Mclellan