Scottish Builder Gives £80K to Charity for 80th Birthday

For every year McTaggart Construction has been building homes in Scotland, the company is giving £1,000 to charity. That adds up to £80,000 for three organizations that support people during their hardest times.

The family-run business started in 1946 when two brothers decided to build a construction company. Now in its third generation of family leadership, McTaggart is marking its 80th anniversary with a gift that reflects its values.

The donation will be split among Crossbasket House, The Beatson Cancer Charity, and Simon Community Scotland. These organizations help families with seriously ill children, people fighting cancer, and those facing homelessness.

Director Rosslyn Anderson grew up watching her grandfather and father build the company. She says reaching 80 years feels like a milestone worth celebrating with the communities they serve.

Managing Director Janice Russell explains why this gift matters so much to the team. The company now focuses primarily on social and affordable housing, building homes that give families stability and hope.

"We wanted to support organizations that share this mission," Russell said. The chosen charities all provide safe places during difficult times and work to create brighter futures for people across Scotland.

The Ripple Effect

McTaggart Construction has spent decades building homes for people who need them most. Now their anniversary gift will help even more people find safety and support when they need it.

The company works closely with housing associations and local authorities to deliver affordable housing projects. Their daily work already helps families find stable homes, and this donation extends that impact to people facing medical crises and homelessness.

By choosing charities that align with their housing mission, McTaggart is strengthening the same communities where they build. Families dealing with childhood illness, cancer treatment, or housing insecurity will all benefit from this single generous act.

The £80,000 donation is just the beginning of year-long celebrations planned for 2026. More events and community initiatives are coming as the company honors eight decades of building homes and supporting Scottish communities.