The saltire society literary awards are made annually by the saltire society. Haymarket big winner at 2015 saltire civil engineering awards. The saltire civil engineering awards are run in partnership with the institution of civil engineers the saltire society is. Take a closer look at the 2015 saltire society housing design awards multiple housing developments shortlists projects. Saltire literary award shortlist 2015 announced the skinny. We have extensive experience in the property development industry and have completed many projects over the years. Oct 25, 2016 2016 saltire society civil egineering promo video. The book of strange new things has also won the 2015 saltire society scottish fiction book of the year, beating competition from a shortlist. The saltire society literary awards celebrate literary and academic excellence across seven categories, with the winners of individual book categories going forward to be considered for the saltire book of the year award. The history book of the year award was inaugurated in 1965. Innovation recognised at housing design awards project. The saltire literary awards continue to go from strength to strength with the number of book. Saltire society seek examples of housing excellence. Two west of scotlandbased projects have been awarded the prestigious 2015 saltire innovation in housing award.
Faber previously won the saltire first book of the year award in 2000 for his debut novel under the skin. Commendation as part of highland council team ecow considerate construction awards as part of the bam nuttal team silver at loch buidhe substation and gold at fyrish substation 2017. Considerate construction awards as part of the bam nuttal team silver at loch buidhe substation and gold at fyrish substation 2017. Executive director of the saltire society jim tough said. Valerie gillies was shortlisted for the saltire society scottish poetry book of the year award 2015. Two glasgow based projects have been awarded the prestigious 2015 saltire innovation in housing award, supported by the endorsement of the scottish government, as.
The annual awards programme organised by the edinburghbased saltire society is now accepting entries for its 2015 session. The 2015 awards shortlist will be announced at the end of september 2015, and the awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on 26th november. Saltire society literary awards shortlist announced. Scottish book of the year when i emigrated from australia to a remote part of scotland in 1993, i never expected that it would be the beginning rather than the end of my literary career. This list of history awards covers notable awards given to persons, group of persons or institutions for their contribution to the study of history. Tessa laurie holyoake, frcp frcpath fmedsci frse 17 march 1963 30 august 2017 was a scottish haematologyoncology physician.
An international supporter and patron of the arts and cultural heritage of scotland. We are now seeking entries for the 2020 scottish civil engineering awards, celebrating outstanding civil engineering achievement, innovation and ingenuity in scotland. Preservation society award commendation 20 saltire society award 2014 riasaward ribaaward 2015 ribabestbuildingaward ricsaward eastacre are very proud of the awards given to us by the various. Here is a list of the accolades we were lucky enough to receive. Established in 1988, the fletcher of saltoun award forms part of the saltire societys annual awards programme and. On october 22, 2015 january 15, 2016 by syp scotland in news the saltire society literary awards have announced their shortlist for 2015 at simultaneous events in edinburgh and london this evening, and theres a great mix of established authors and newcomers in contention. Firstly, it has filled a conspicuous gap in modern scottish cultural history by offering a historically accurate description of the founding of the saltire society in 1936 and the development of the societys literary awards up until 2015. Alongside their cash prize, all winners will also receive a speciallydesigned award. Recognising housing design excellence throughout scotland, the prestigious awards from the saltire society represent a longstanding commitment to celebrate innovation and excellence in. The search is on for scotlands top engineering and construction projects completed in 2015 16 with the launch of the 2016 saltire society civil engineering awards with the closing date at the end of april, this years awards include brand new categories to mark the saltire society s 80th year. Michel faber wins saltire book of the year the bookseller. Civil engineering awards tony gee, consulting engineers. A champion of free speech on the issues that matter to the cultural life of. The saltire society in association with the institute of civil engineering 2015.
But, it does feel good to get recognition for our hard work. Fidic centenary awards 20 major civil engineering project of the last 100 years winner saltire society award 2005 25th anniversary award civic trust award saltire society award 2002 award and special commendation ice brunel medal 2002 award the structural steel design awards 2002 engineering award. Common knowledge book awards saltire society scottish book of the year award shortlist. The saltire awards is a collective name for a series of awards presented by the saltire society in recognition of contributions to scotlands cultural heritage. The first saltire society book award was given in 1937, the year after the saltire society was established. Scottish civil engineering awards 2020 institution of civil. Saltire society seek examples of housing excellence, february 2015, news, architecture and the built environment is an integral part of our society and we hope to provide a useful platform for debate, information and inspiration.
The breadth of talent shown by the winners of the saltire society s awards show that scotlands literary scene is in very safe, very gifted hands. John gilbert from john gilbert architects for passiveten and local government and planning minister derek mackay the 2015 saltire housing design awards are launched this week by the saltire society, recognising design excellence across five categories including a brand new landscape in housing award. The entries name the prize and sponsoring organization, give notes on the purpose or criteria, and where available give the period in which the prize was awarded. We are absolutely delighted to be included on the shortlist for publisher of the year 2016 at the saltire society literary awards, for the second year in a row. Recognising housing design excellence throughout scotland, the awards from the saltire society represent a longstanding commitment to celebrate innovation and excellence in scottish housebuilding and placemaking. The saltire society has launched its 2015 awards to recognise design excellence across five categories including a brand new landscape in housing award the saltire housing design awards have been running since 1937 and are open to projects completed in scotland over the past five years. Mike loggie, chief executive officer of saltire energy, a company that supplies drilling tools to the offshore oil and gas industry, has been announced as the overall winner of the ey scotland entrepreneur of the year awards 2015. The saltire society housing design awards 2015 were announced at a ceremony at the edinburgh centre for carbon innovation with guest of honour margaret. The saltire society has announced its shortlist for its 2015 literary awards. Oct 22, 2015 the saltire society literary awards have announced their shortlist for 2015 at simultaneous events in edinburgh and london this evening, and theres a great mix of established authors and newcomers in contention.
The awards seek to recognise books which are either by living authors of scottish descent or residing in scotland, or which deal with the work or life of a scot or with a scottish question, event or situation. Saltire society housing design awards 2015 large scale shortlist. Michel faber wins saltire book of the year award bbc news. Commendation as part of highland council team ecow. More information on the 2015 saltire society literary awards can be found here. Were delighted to have received a commendation at this years saltire society publisher of the year awards, alongside fellow edinburgh publisher floris books. The saltire awards are the scottish governments way of celebrating, recognising and rewarding the commitment, contribution and achievements of young volunteers in scotland. The writer, who has been based in scotland since 1993, won the prize for the book of strange new things. The rothes flood alleviation scheme rfas has received a commendation at the 2012 saltire society civil engineering awards for its innovative approach to flood alleviation in rothes, moray. Inside the saltire society literary awards lectito. The annual ey entrepreneur of the year awards recognises the achievements of individuals that build and lead.
Oct 29, 2015 haymarket was named the overall winner of the 2015 saltire civil engineering awards at a ceremony at the national museum of scotland last night. Nov 27, 2015 the book of strange new things has also won the 2015 saltire society scottish fiction book of the year, beating competition from a shortlist that included the latest works from irvine welsh, kate. The saltire society has launched its 2015 awards to recognise design excellence across five categori. The saltire society trust was established to coincide with our 80th anniversary in 2016. Saltire society awards 2005 project commendation m77 fenwick to malletsheugh glasgow saltire society awards 2004 commendation. Poetry, press, community was selected as the saltire society scottish book of the year by a panel of judges from the winners of the five literary. Our mission here at eastacre is to provide the ultimate pride in ownership. The junior saltire prize launched in 2011, this is aimed at primary and secondary school pupils and was designed to help raise awareness of the opportunities that scotland has to exploit its marine renewables potential.
The saltire society, founded in 1936, is a nonpolitical body. The saltire literary awards are organised by the saltire society, a nonpolitical independent charity founded in 1936 which has membership branches throughout scotland. Announced annually, the awards are a much coveted accolade from the saltire society and the institution of civil engineers scotland recognising excellence and innovation in civil engineering. Two glasgow based projects have been awarded the prestigious 2015 saltire innovation in housing award, supported by the endorsement of the scottish government, as part of the 2015 saltire housing design awards. The 2015 saltire housing design awards are launched this week by the saltire society, recognising design excellence across five categories including a brand new landscape in housing awar. Rfas awarded commendation by saltire society dredging today. In 1982 sponsorship was obtained and since then the awards have been made annually. Jim tough, saltire society executive director, said. Scotlands national book awards winners 2019 the saltire society announced the winners of the 2019 literary awards at a glittering ceremony at the national museum of scotland on saturday 30 november. The saltire housing design awards have been running since 1937 and are open to projects completed in scotland over the past five years. The judges found its accessibility in subject and in its writing profound. Saltire awards celebrating youth volunteering in scotland. Environmental sustainability a1 howburn to houndwood, scottish borders rtpi scottish executive scottish awards for quality in planning 2003 award for outstanding quality on the ground to.
The full breadth of the scottish literary landscape. The saltire society has launched its 2015 awards to recognise design excellence across five categories including a brand new landscape in housing award. Received commendation at the saltire societys awards for civil engineering 20 for structural. Scotlands fourth busiest railway station has been crowned the overall winner of the 2015 saltire civil engineering awards, following completion of a major refurbishment and extension project. Now firmly established as scotlands most prestigious annual book awards, the saltire literary awards are supported by creative scotland and celebrate literary and academic excellence across six distinct award categories. Nov 26, 2015 michel faber has won the 2015 saltire book of the year award for the book of strange new things canongate faber was selected from six book category winners of the saltire society literary. Poetry, press, community was selected as the saltire society scottish book of the year by a panel of judges from the winners of the five literary awards. Nominees for verse include former makars jim carruth and valerie gillies, alongside awardwinning poets roddy lumsden and ryan van winkle. Forth road bridge repair wins engineering award bbc news.
My phd, the saltire society literary awards, a cultural history. The scottish public is being invited to vote for the most inspiring winner of the saltire first book award, party of the saltire literary awards as the saltire society celebrates thirty years since the first book award category was first created in 1988. First launched in 1937, the programme is open to all residential projects completed in scotland over the past five years. Amey engineers were given the greatest contribution to scotland award at the 2016 saltire society civil engineering awards.
Saltire society scottish book of the year award shortlist. The saltire awards are the scottish governments way of celebrating, recognising and rewarding the commitment, contribution and achievements of. It also won the saltire society research book award 2017. The premier showcase for engineering excellence in scotland. The book of strange new things has also won the 2015 saltire society scottish fiction book of the year, beating competition from a shortlist that. Firstly, it has filled a conspicuous gap in modern scottish cultural history by offering a historically accurate description of the founding of the saltire society in 1936 and the development of the society s literary awards up until 2015. Now firmly established as scotlands most prestigious annual book awards, the saltire literary awards are supported by creative scotland and celebrate li. Saltire energy ceo winner of ey scotland entrepreneur of the. Inside the saltire society literary awards university of stirling. The authors of this article were inside the awards, an opportunity rarely afforded to either. The society was founded at a critical interwar period during which scottish writers, artists and cultural commentators were reimagining scotlands political and cultural identity.
Established in 1988, the fletcher of saltoun award forms part of the saltire societys annual awards programme and seeks to recognise outstanding contributions to scottish society across different walks of life. Michel faber has been named as the winner of the saltire society book of the year award, 2015. The saltire society honour scotlands greatest contributors at prestigious fletcher of saltoun awards on saturday 21 september, saltire society members invited the public to celebrate the contributions of four of scotlands most influential citizens, working for the benefit of scotland at large. A study of the life, character and times of james hepbu by robert gorebrowne. The breadth of talent shown by the winners of the saltire societys awards show that scotlands literary scene is in very safe, very gifted hands. This thesis presents a history of the saltire society literary awards and examines their status and role within scotlands literary and publishing culture.
The saltire society housing design awards 2015 were announced at a ceremony at the edinburgh centre for carbon innovation with guest of honour margaret burgess, minister for housing and welfare presenting the accoldates. Haymarket was named the overall winner of the 2015 saltire civil engineering awards at a ceremony at the national museum of scotland last night. The book of strange new things has also won the 2015 saltire society scottish fiction book of the year, beating. Michel faber has won the 2015 saltire book of the year award for the book of strange new things canongate faber was selected from six book category winners of the saltire society. Oct 23, 2015 kate atkinson, michel faber and irvine welsh feature on the shortlists for the 2015 saltire literary awards, with two new awards introduced this year. Every one of the individual book awards were hotly contested, making the judges decision a particularly challenging one. Now firmly established as scotlands most prestigious annual book awards, the saltire literary awards are supported by creative scotland and celebrate now firmly established as scotlands most prestigious annual book awards, the saltire literary awards are supported by creative scotland and. The society was founded at a critical interwar period during which scottish writers. A huge congratulations to the winners, freight books, and all of the other shortlisted publishers. The four individuals each received the 2015 andrew fletcher of saltoun award in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the fields of science, the arts and public life. Writers from across scotland have the opportunity to have their work recognised across six categories with the opening of nominations for the 2015 saltire literary awards, which are widely recognised as scotlands most prestigious book award. No awards were given after 1939 due to the second world war, and the next award was made 1956. It is sponsored by skills development scotland and awards are presented to teams in three age groups. This has been another terrific year for the saltire literary awards and an extra special one as we celebrate our 80 th anniversary.