New City House Dunfermline Property News

10 July 2026

£7.4m regeneration project brings new housing to the heart of Dunfermline

32 new flats hailed as innovative use of former council offices

New City House in Dunfermline:

photos courtesy of Campion Homes

Originally built as a hospital in 1895 and later partially converted for use as Fife Council headquarters, New City House is an important local landmark and a significant part of Dunfermline’s architectural and social history. This vacant site has now been given a new lease of life and transformed into 32 affordable homes in a project hailed as a standout success. The turnaround has been driven by an innovative partnership between Campion Homes and Kingdom Housing Association.

This complex project involved working closely with Oliver and Robb Architects, BSA Engineers and Fife Council Planning department to ensure the new homes were carefully designed to retain the character and integrity of the original building while delivering high-quality contemporary spaces.

New City House Dunfermline property:

Creative retrofit solutions were required which included structural alterations to the existing roof trusses to bring them up to modern construction standards, and the installation of a sustainable district air source heat pump. This low-carbon solution now provides efficient, reliable heating across the building, significantly improving long-term energy performance and reducing operational emissions.

With no access for cranes, every material and component had to be carried by hand through the building. This demanding approach required exceptional planning and coordination, further demonstrating the team’s commitment to delivering high quality outcomes, despite significant logistical constraints. .

Now completed, New City House provides a mixture of two and three bedroom mid-market rent flats with a B energy rating.

Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP when she visited the site during the construction phase:

Dunfermline MSP, Shirley-Anne Somerville, added: “I was able to visit New City House during the construction process and I was hugely impressed that an empty office building will now be somewhere that dozens of people can call home. A few years ago, I called for this building to be turned into affordable housing, so I am delighted to see this come to fruition.

“This transformation was made possible by £3.1m of Scottish Government funding, as part of our wider commitment to tackle the housing emergency in Scotland.”

Dougie Herd, Joint Managing Director at Campion Homes, said: “New City House has not been without its challenges with some parts of the building dating from the 1800s. But with a clear vision, innovative engineering, and high-quality tradesmanship, we have been able to create 32 spacious homes at affordable rents and bring what would be an empty building back into use.

“As a family run business headquartered in the city, we are committed to seeing regenerations projects like this be successful. We have a longstanding relationship with Kingdom Housing Association, and I want to thank them and Fife Council for helping to create an excellent new community right in the heart of the city.”

New City House – historic Dunfermline building:

Sean Whittet, Development Manager at Kingdom Housing Association said: “The regeneration of New City House has shown what can be done to breathe new life into empty buildings. The high-quality, energy-efficient living offered in the 32 affordable homes here shows how innovative development can boost and benefit communities. It has been a great example of what is achievable with a collaborative approach between trusted partners. We’re proud to work with Campion once more to provide more than a home to our customers.”

Campion Homes

Founded in 1989 by Peter Bell, Campion Homes has evolved into a multi-award-winning leader in delivering high-quality homes across all tenures, addressing Scotland’s diverse housing needs. With a strong presence across East Central Scotland, Dunfermline-based Campion Homes has successfully delivered over 3,800 homes, reinforcing its reputation for excellence, sustainability, and community impact.

Campion Homes is led by Joint Managing Directors Dougie Herd and Susan Jackson, with Peter Bell continuing to provide strategic guidance as Executive Chairman.

Recent standout projects include Charleston in Dundee which won the Excellence in Accessibility & Inclusion award at the 2025 Scottish Home Awards – the second year in a row Campion has won this accolade. The company was also named as Homebuilder of the Year (Medium) by Homes for Scotland in 2026.

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