Crosswind is backed by Global Infrastructure Partners, a company with a global reputation for delivering infrastructure projects of scale, and VINCI Airports, the world’s leading private airport operator.

It has an independent board with great expertise led by Steve Dunlop, former Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise. Its chief executive John Watson, has decades of experience and was most recently chief commercial officer during a period of tremendous growth at Edinburgh Airport.

The site will include affordable housing, commercial development, retail, leisure and a primary school.

Its housing, infrastructure and layout will be optimised to ensure it fits the needs of its occupants.