Double Award Success: Carntyne Parish Church Wins SPAB John Betjeman Award

The outside of Carntyne Parish Church on a sunny day.

It has been an extraordinary week for the team at W.H. Kirkwood. We are thrilled to announce that the Carntyne Parish Church repair project has been named the Scottish winner of the prestigious John Betjeman Award at the SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) Heritage Awards. The award was presented on stage to […]

Specialist Infrastructure: W.H. Kirkwood Completes Glenbranter Deer Larder Extension

Outside of Glenbranter Larder looking in

W.H. Kirkwood is pleased to announce the successful completion of a specialized refurbishment and extension project at Glenbranter, near Dunoon, on behalf of Forestry and Land Scotland. The project required a highly technical approach to upgrade the existing deer larder facilities, ensuring the site meets the stringent hygienic and operational standards required for modern land […]

W.H. Kirkwood Appointed as Main Contractor for the £2.2m Posties Park Sports Hub

Birds eye view of Posties Park, overlooking River Clyde

W.H. Kirkwood is proud to announce our appointment as the lead contractor for the ambitious redevelopment of Posties Park in Dumbarton. This landmark project, commissioned by West Dunbartonshire Council, will see the transformation of a historic sporting site into a modern, regional hub for athletics and community health. A Modern Sporting Destination The project involves […]

Ian MacNaughton Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at ICON Awards 2025

Ian MacNaughton accepting the Lifetime Achievement Awards at ICON Awards 2025.

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Chief Executive, Ian MacNaughton, has been presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce ICON Awards. The ceremony, held at Greenock Town Hall, brought together the very best of Inverclyde’s business community to celebrate excellence, innovation, and dedication. Among a room […]

From 1758 to Net-Zero: W.H. Kirkwood Completes Major Restoration of Port Glasgow Landmark

The front entrance of the newly restored King George VI Building in Port Glasgow

We are thrilled to celebrate the official reopening of the Port Glasgow Community Hub (formerly the King George VI building), following an intensive £3.2 million restoration led by W.H. Kirkwood as the main contractor. The project, delivered in partnership with Inverclyde Council and the Scottish Government, has saved one of the oldest buildings in Port […]