The FIS Scottish Awards are a celebration of the exceptional work and diverse range of projects carried out in Scotland. On 18 September, the awards ceremony was held at the impressive voco Grand Central Glasgow. The event, which was hosted by former Scotland and Hibernian goalkeeper Alan Rough and Beverley Lyons, 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 2026 and plans for the future.
After a fantastic three-course lunch, the presentation of the awards began. The winners were as follows:
Interior Fit-Out
- D V McColl – Ayrshire Hospice
Ceilings
- Linear Projects – Dunfermline Learning Campus
Partitioning
- Indeglas – Citizen’s Theatre
Acoustic Excellence
- Glasgow Ceilings – Blairgowrie Recreation Centre
Most Sustainable Project
- Indeglas – Citizen’s Theatre
Project of the Year
- Linear Projects – Dunfermline Learning Campus
The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Douglas Kerr, former Joint Managing Director at Scotwood Interiors.
Congratulations to all our winners, and to everyone who entered.
FIS Awards Brochure
You can read all about the winning projects and individuals here.
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