A set of 48 new homes in Old Kilpatrick have been completed by developers.

Builders The JR Group has successfully delivered the controversial flats on Dumbarton Road on the former site of Dalnotter House.

The collection of energy-efficient homes which were built for social rent, include a mix of one and two-bedroom properties over two six-storey blocks.

They also include ground-floor units which are fully wheelchair accessible.

When announced in 2020, the building proposals were met was local backlash, with neighbours fearing the height of the blocks of flats not in keeping with the area and concerns they would “dwarf” their homes.

But Andrew Dallas, projects director at The JR Group, believes the development will prove to be a “great addition” to the Old Kilpatrick housing market when he hands over the keys to clients the Links Group Housing.

He said: “It is great to be able to hand over this project to Link Group. We were incredibly proud to help our client visualise it as a great place to live, creating warm, energy-efficient homes, fit for the future.

“The flats are a great addition to Old Kilpatrick, and we wish all the new residents a very warm welcome to their new homes.”

The development – which has been delivered with energy-efficiency in mind – benefited from the many specialist divisions of The JR Group, to ensure the smooth delivery of the project.

The site was previously used for industrial purposes and was home to a steel fabrication unit.

As well as the new homes, there is appropriate parking, a new access point, as well as communal open space and soft landscaping, including a central courtyard area between the two blocks of flats to create a strong sense of community.