The FIS Scottish Awards are a celebration of the exceptional work and diverse range of projects carried out in Scotland. On 12 September, the awards ceremony was held at the impressive voco Grand Central Glasgow. The event was hosted by ex-professional referee John Rowbotham and was well-attended, with guests eagerly anticipating the announcement of this year’s winners.
The ceremony began with a short speech from FIS Chief Executive Iain McIlwee followed by a welcome address from FIS President Ian Strangward who highlighted the organisation’s activities in 2025 and plans for the future.
After a fantastic three-course lunch, the presentation of the awards began. The winners were as follows:
Specialist Installation category:
- Gold Award: Linear Projects for its installation at the W Hotel in Edinburgh
- Silver Award: Indeglas for its installation at the Haymarket Buildings in Edinburgh
Interior Fit Out category
- Gold Award: MPACT Group for its installation at Virgin Money in Glasgow
- Silver Award: Clansman Interiors for its installation at Future Beauty Labs in Glasgow
Project of the Year
- MPACT Group for its installation at Virgin Money in Glasgow
Apprentice of the Year: Josh Markie of Brian Hendry Interiors
Lifetime Achievement Award: Mike McLaughlin, former Managing Director of Roskel
Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award: Ricky Spinelli, former Managing Director Roskel
Congratulations to all our winners, and to everyone who entered.
FIS Awards Brochure
You can read all about the winning projects and individuals here.
See photos from the lunch
Experience the moments from the 2025 FIS Scottish Awards through our photo collection as the event unfolded.
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