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Chapelton is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places to live in the North East of Scotland, offering a fresh approach to modern village life. Set in the countryside of Aberdeenshire and within easy reach of Aberdeen city centre, Chapelton blends traditional charm with contemporary living and a strong sense of community.

Whether you’re looking to move into your first home, find a forever home with more space, or explore high-quality retirement living options, Chapelton offers a range of quality new build homes in Aberdeenshire designed to suit different lifestyles and life stages.

With a thoughtful layout and scenic surroundings, it’s easy to see why so many people are choosing Chapelton as the place to put down roots.

Why move to Chapelton? A modern Aberdeenshire village with real community spirit

Chapelton isn’t just another new build development, it’s a carefully planned community designed to support everyday life. The town has been created with walkability, local amenities and community connection in mind, making it ideal for those who want a calmer pace without feeling cut off.

From open green spaces to friendly neighbourhood streets, Chapelton is perfect for families, professionals commuting into Aberdeen and anyone looking for a high-quality home in a desirable location in Aberdeenshire.

Countryside living just a short distance from Aberdeen

One of Chapelton’s biggest draws is its location. You can enjoy peaceful village life with scenic walks, green spaces, woodlands and charming local cafés while still being close to Aberdeen city centre for work, shopping, education, wider transport links and entertainment. 

For anyone seeking new build homes in Aberdeenshire but wanting to stay connected to the city, Chapelton is a fantastic middle ground, offering the best of both worlds: space, scenery and accessibility.

New build homes designed for modern lifestyles

Chapelton’s homes are built with modern buyers in mind, combining style and quality. Many buyers today want homes that feel bright, spacious and efficient, with layouts that suit modern life and Chapelton offers beautifully designed new build homes that tick every box.

Where there can sometimes be worries buying pre-loved homes, new builds can offer great peace of mind with modern construction standards, smart design features and the opportunity to choose the right plot for your needs. 

If you’re dreaming of a home that combines excellent build quality, energy efficiency and a welcoming neighbourhood feel, Chapelton is well worth exploring.

Explore Chapelton’s trusted homebuilder partners

One thing that makes Chapelton stand out is the quality and variety of homes available. Choose from a wide range of styles and sizes across the development, all built to the same high standard and inspired by the charming character of nearby picturesque and historic coastal towns.

Discover the 3 homebuilders helping to bring Chapelton to life…

AJC Homes at Chapelton: Benton Crescent

AJC is known for building high-quality homes across the North East of Scotland and its Chapelton properties offer fantastic layouts, ideal for growing families or buyers wanting that forever home feel.

Its current development, Benton Crescent, is a charming and expanding development of family homes located within Chapelton, offering 3, 4 and 5-bedroom family homes that feature a distinct character and are built to a superior specification.

Find an AJC new build home that fits your style

Some of AJC’s standout homes currently available at Benton Crescent include:

Buccleugh – A detached 4-bedroom home with single garage

Montrose – A detached 4-bedroom home with double garage

Richmond – A 3-bedroom semi-detached home with garage

Places for People at Chapelton

Places for People is an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable yet high-quality new build home in Aberdeenshire, with a range of buying options and schemes that can help make home ownership more achievable. 

The housebuilder offers 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes, each one designed with a classic yet contemporary feel, where desirable period features and modern convenience are beautifully intertwined.

Find your dream new build home with Places for People

The Auchleish – A flexible 2-bedroom terraced home

The Baird – A 3-bedroom semi-detached home

The Dalziel – A charming 5-bedroom detached home

Brio Retirement Living: Landale Court, Chapelton

Landale Court also offers a brilliant option for those looking ahead to retirement, downsizing or simply wanting a home designed for comfort, community and ease.

Brio Retirement offers a modern approach to retirement living, with a focus on independence, quality and lifestyle. It’s ideal for buyers who want to stay active and social while enjoying a home that supports everyday living with long-term comfort in mind.

Choose from 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, 1-bedroom bungalows and 2 and 3-bedroom cottages, all with access to a fantastic range of facilities including a fitness suite, the exclusive Slate & Grain brasserie and bar, a community hub, hobby room and much more.

Find your forever home at Landale Court

The Campbell – A beautiful 1-bedroom bungalow

The Munro – A 2-bedroom apartment with sea views

The Ramsay – A generously proportioned 3-bedroom cottage

An Aberdeenshire village suitable for all ages

One of the best things about Chapelton is that it’s suited to so many types of home buyers at different stages of life. It’s perfect for families who want space to grow in a safe environment, couples looking to combine rural living with great accessibility and those later in life who want to downsize while still enjoying the comfort of a luxury home. 

From regular community events, scenic surroundings and a family-friendly vibe, Chapelton offers the kind of lifestyle that helps you feel at home quickly. It’s a place where its residents genuinely enjoy living.

Ready to find your dream home in Chapelton?

Chapelton is a standout choice for anyone searching for new build homes in Aberdeenshire. With its modern village design, proximity to Aberdeen city centre and a fantastic range of homes from trusted partners including AJC, Places for People and Brio Retirement Living, it offers something for every stage of life.

With a variety of luxury homes built with quality in mind, Chapelton could be where your next chapter begins.

Explore our homebuilder partners and their available plots here.

Chapelton is home to people of all ages, from newborn babies to the elderly. Our vibrant community welcomes people from all walks of life. With this in mind, we wanted to find out what life in Chapelton is like for an older resident.

So, we’re excited to introduce Frances – a colourful and much-loved member of our Chapelton community, who lives at Brio Landale Court. You may or may not know Frances, but here she shares more about her life, what brought her to Chapelton, and why she loves to call it home.

Born in Leeds in 1942, Frances moved to Edinburgh in early adulthood, where she married her first husband and had her two daughters. She began working as a librarian and pursued a wide range of hobbies, always maintaining a strong interest in art. It was this passion that led her husband, a geologist, to put her forward for a role as a cartographic draughtsman – a professional map maker – with the British Geological Survey.

“I was so excited when I got the job,” she explains. “In those days, nothing was done on computers – everything was done by hand.” She was given detailed information from geologists and tasked with bringing it all together on meticulously layered maps. “It was incredible. I loved it. It was all about attention to detail – taking the information you’ve been given and making sense of it.” Through this work, Frances discovered that her artistic ability and precision were perfectly suited to the role.

Alongside her professional life, music played a hugely important role for Frances. While living in Edinburgh, she sang with the Edinburgh Grand Opera Group, an amateur company, for nine years. Singing became a lifelong passion and a defining part of her identity.

During the 1970s, she went on to create seabed maps for the rapidly expanding North Sea oil industry, compiling geological data gathered by offshore drilling teams.

“After a while, we moved to Aberdeenshire,” she recalls. Frances worked briefly in planning before joining Offshore Design Limited in Aberdeen, where she managed and organised a series of technical manuals for the Magnus oil platform. 

During this time, she was offered the opportunity to go offshore, but first had to complete helicopter safety training. “I was the only woman, and I was in my fifties,” she says. “At the time, I thought, well, that’s something to tell my grandchildren. I was quite proud of that.” Despite being well outside her comfort zone, Frances completed her training and spent several days offshore – an experience she still looks back on with pride.

It was also around this time that she met her second husband. And after more than 30 years living together in Catterline, Frances and her husband began to think about the future. With a large garden becoming harder to manage and daughters living further afield – one in Switzerland and the other in St Albans – they wanted somewhere that offered security, independence and community.

By chance, they discovered Brio Landale Court during an open day. “We came along to have a look, and it was just perfect for us – and we still love it. It’s an amazing place,” Frances says. Although they wanted to downsize, they didn’t feel suited to apartment living, so when they set eyes on their cottage, they immediately knew it was the right fit.

After two years in Chapelton, Frances describes the community as “like one big family”. She particularly enjoys the layout and design of the town, especially how easy it is to walk everywhere – one of her favourite aspects of daily life.

“It’s perfect for going out for walks, the way it’s been designed. I’m so proud of what the Duke and Duchess have done with Chapelton. It’s a wonderful town for any age, and I would recommend it to anybody.”

There is always something going on, from coffee mornings and craft sessions to music and organised trips. The gym has become a surprising favourite. “I’m not a gym person,” Frances says, “but I’ll go three times a week.” She especially enjoys the gentle movement and Tai Chi-style classes. “It’s use it or lose it,” she laughs.

What makes it work, she believes, is accessibility. “If it’s accessible, you’ll use it. I don’t have to get in a car and go miles – it’s just down below. Two minutes, and I’m there. I really feel very lucky!”

If she’s ever in need of a blether, Frances knows exactly where to go. “You just come into Slate and Grain for a coffee,” she says. “There’ll always be somebody there, or a member of staff who’ll stop for a chat. You’re never lonely here.”

“My favourite thing about Chapelton is the people – they’re lovely,” Frances adds. She explains that there’s also a coffee morning every Tuesday, which is a great chance to catch up. Not everyone comes every week – you come when you can – but if someone isn’t there, you notice. “You wonder where they are and you look out for them.”

With a lifelong passion for art – including having her own garden studio and taking part in North East Open Studios – creativity remains an important part of who Frances is. She now enjoys the community craft classes available at Brio Landale Court. “There’s a craft class where we make all sorts of things,” she says. “There’s something almost every day if you want to do it.”

Music continues to be just as central. After moving to the Stonehaven area, Frances joined the Stonehaven Chorus, where she sang for 37 years. During that time, she took part in many singing tours across the UK and Europe, performing in numerous cathedrals – experiences she looks back on with great pride. 

For Frances, Chapelton isn’t just a place to live – it’s a place where she feels connected, supported and at home. “I feel really lucky,” she says. “I’m just so happy here.”

With over 220 new homes and exciting retail spaces, Places for People‘s latest phase – Geddes Square – right here in Chapelton is our most ambitious and largest phase yet! We’re looking forward to welcoming new residents and expanding our already close-knit community.

With all the excitement building, we’ve now finalised the new street names. True to Chapelton’s spirit, each has been handpicked with purpose. Whether named after key contributors to the development or even some of Scotland’s most influential figures, every name carries a story – now woven into the fabric of our thriving town.

Let’s take a look at the meaning behind some of our newest street names…

Honouring key contributors to Chapelton

Several of the new street names pay tribute to individuals who’ve played a significant role in shaping Chapelton’s vision and progress:

Austen Lane

Named after a key member of the development team, Bruce Austen wrote the education policy as part of the planning application process – helping to ensure Chapelton is well-equipped for growing families.

Finlay Street

David Finlay served as the farm manager at Elsick for over 40 years and continues to advise the team today. His deep knowledge of the land and commitment to the community made him a natural choice.

Gray Lane

Stephanie Gray was instrumental in Chapelton’s planning and development strategy as part of the Turnberry team which has led the development – we’re so grateful for the insights and expertise she has contributed to our town.

Landale Court

Peter Landale has long supported Chapelton and its development as a Trustee for the Duke of Fife’s family which has financed the development. His ongoing commitment to the community is reflected in this special recognition.

Rooted in local history and heritage

The following names are inspired by families, estates, and landmarks that form part of the area’s rich history:

Balvenie Court

Named after Balvenie Castle, once owned by the Fife family, this nod to historical Scottish nobility reflects the family’s involvement.

Carnegie Drive

The Carnegie name is the family name of the Southesk and Fife families, who have historically – and still today – played a significant role in shaping the area’s identity and heritage.

Greenlaw Road

Reflecting a feature on the Southesk Estate, this name acknowledges the family’s involvement in the vision for Chapelton.

Celebrating Scotland’s famous figures

We’ve also named streets after Scottish pioneers whose work continues to inspire:

Geddes Square

Sir Patrick Geddes (1854–1932) was a pioneering town planner, botanist, and sociologist. Known for his innovative ideas on sustainable urban development, Geddes has had a profound influence on Chapelton’s design and philosophy – making it the perfect name for the heart of this new phase.

Telford Lane

Thomas Telford (1757–1834), the legendary civil engineer dubbed the “Colossus of Roads,” transformed infrastructure across Britain. His reputation for excellence mirrors our ambitions for Chapelton.

Watt Green

James Watt (1736–1819) revolutionised the steam engine, laying the groundwork for the Industrial Revolution. His innovation and vision reflect the spirit driving our community forward.

Commemorating historic Scottish campaigns

History lives on in the streets that recall important chapters from Scotland’s past:

Inverlochy Road

A tribute to the Battle of Inverlochy in 1644, a significant event in the great Marquis of Montrose’s campaigns during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

Laghtman Lane

Named after Thomas Laghtman, whose regiment was part of the Irish Brigade at Inverlochy. A name that reminds us of bravery and perseverance.

If you or someone you know is looking to find a new home in Chapelton, get in touch with Places for People to start your next chapter.