Watersfield Development

The Watersfield Development is one of R Clouston Ltd’s flagship residential projects — a thoughtfully planned and successfully delivered housing scheme in the heart of Orkney.

Location: Orkney

Homes Delivered: 33 units

Project Type: Phased residential development – social housing and private homes

Project Overview

Beginning in 2011, the development was delivered in a series of phases to meet both public and private sector demand, ultimately comprising 33 quality homes.

The early phases focused on homes built for a local housing association, combining practicality and durability with energy efficiency and high-quality construction. Subsequent phases saw the creation of private homes for open market sale, each designed and built to meet the evolving needs of modern living.

The final unit completed was 9 Moar Drive — a bespoke two-storey townhouse, highlighting our ability to adapt designs for individual client requirements while maintaining consistency across the wider development.

Project Highlights:

  • 33 homes constructed across multiple phases
  • Combination of single-storey bungalows, family homes, and a custom townhouse
  • Timber frame construction with high-performance insulation
  • Full infrastructure delivery including roads, services, and landscaping
  • Balance of social housing and open-market dwellings

The development sits within a well-established, green setting and has become a popular residential area thanks to its thoughtful layout, strong build quality, and sense of community. Watersfield stands as a testament to R Clouston Ltd’s capability in delivering major residential developments that enhance both landscape and lives.

Our Other Projects

Orkney Research & Innovation Campus

R Clouston Ltd was proud to deliver the main construction works for the award-winning Orkney Research & Innovation Campus (ORIC) – a major redevelopment of the former Stromness Academy and Primary School into a modern hub for research, education, and enterprise.

Auld Kirk – Luxury Holiday Apartment Conversion

The Auld Kirk Apartments are three luxurious 3-bedroom apartments built in a newly renovated and refurbished former Church. Special consideration was taken prior to project commencement to ensure the design of the apartments made best possible use of this magnificent old church. The result is well proportioned rooms built to an exceptional standard.

With a broad in-house capability and trusted subcontractor network, we deliver tailored solutions across the full spectrum of construction and maintenance work.