Inside Edinburgh Asphalt: Zander Calderwood explains the thinking behind the new plant

Inside Edinburgh Asphalt: Zander Calderwood explains the thinking behind the new plant As construction of Edinburgh Asphalt continues at Soutra Mains Quarry, every milestone brings the project closer to supporting customers across Edinburgh, the Lothians, the Borders and the wider east of Scotland. But while the scale of the investment is immediately visible, it is […]

Why Soutra Mains? A strategic base for Edinburgh Asphalt

Why Soutra Mains? A strategic base for Edinburgh Asphalt Location matters in asphalt supply. As Edinburgh Asphalt moves towards opening in Autumn 2026, Soutra Mains Quarry is already showing why it is the right base: a Midlothian location positioned to serve Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders, connected to the east of Scotland’s road network […]

A closer look at Edinburgh Asphalt: what we are building and why it matters

A closer look at Edinburgh Asphalt: what we are building and why it matters Following the annoucement of Edinburgh Asphalt, Hillhouse Group has released a new video giving customers, contractors and specifiers a closer look at the plant currently being built at Soutra Mains Quarry in Midlothian. The launch announcement introduced the project: a major […]

Edinburgh Asphalt: a major new asphalt facility for the east of Scotland

Edinburgh Asphalt: a major new asphalt facility for the east of Scotland Hillhouse Group is developing a major new asphalt facility at Soutra Mains Quarry, Midlothian, with opening planned for autumn 2026. Edinburgh Asphalt is being created to support contractors, local authorities, developers, surfacing businesses and infrastructure projects across Edinburgh, the Lothians, the Borders and […]

Senior Appointments Strengthen HG Contracts Leadership Team

Senior Appointments Strengthen HG Contracts Leadership Team Hillhouse Group is pleased to announce the appointments of Lesley Provan as Head of Commercial and Drew Hughes as Operations Manager for HG Contracts. The appointments mark an important step in the continued development of the HG Contracts leadership team, strengthening both the commercial and operational sides of […]

Hillhouse Group sponsors alpaca experience for young carers from Braehead Primary

Hillhouse Group sponsors alpaca experience for young carers from Braehead Primary Hillhouse Group was proud to support a special day out for young carers from Braehead Primary, giving pupils the chance to enjoy a memorable animal experience at Alpacas of Scotland, Hannahston Alpacas, near Drongan, Ayr. The visit gave the children time away from their […]

Joe Campbell Marks 32 Years with Hillhouse Group

Joe Campbell Marks 32 Years with Hillhouse Group This month, Hillhouse Group is proud to celebrate a significant milestone as Joe Campbell marks 32 years with the business. Joe joined the company in May 1994 as a trainee steel fixer and, over more than three decades, has progressed through a wide range of operational and […]

Strengthening Our Commercial Team to Better Support Our Customers

Strengthening Our Commercial Team to Better Support Our Customers At Hillhouse Group, we are continually looking at how we can improve the way we support our customers, making it easier to work with us, while maintaining the quality and reliability we are known for. As part of this, we have made a number of key […]

Soutra Quarry & Glasgow Asphalt Invest for Growth

Soutra Mains Quarry and Glasgow Asphalt see Investment in Growth Hillhouse Quarry Group is proud to continue investment in plant, people and infrastructure to support future growth. Soutra Mains Quarry We’ve taken delivery of a Metso HP300 Mobile Cone Crusher at Soutra Quarry, supplied by McHale Plant. The Metso HP300 is a key part of our wider Soutra […]