Housebuilder donates defibrillator to Ratho Station community
TAYLOR Wimpey East Scotland is donating a potentially life-saving defibrillator, which will be installed at Scotmid’s Ratho Station store following an initiative sparked by...
Preferred design unveiled for Aberdeenshire active travel bridge
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of an active travel bridge across the River Deveron to connect Banff and Macduff.
The proposed active travel...
SSE to create 100 new jobs as Montrose Port chosen as wind farm base
SSE has confirmed the creation of 100 new full-time jobs after Montrose Port was selected as its preferred locations for the operations and maintenance...
Orkney firm unveils new subsea workshop
AN Orkney firm that provides vessels and specialist marine industry expertise across Europe has unveiled a dedicated workshop for its subsea division.
With support from...
Former Ardrishaig waterfront oil depot site to be transformed into whisky distillery
ARDRISHAIG Distillery has secured planning permission to build a new craft distillery and visitor destination.
Designed by Organic Architects, the project will transform a disused...
Scottish Civils Training Group awarded funding through CITB’s Specialist Upskilling Fund
THE Scottish Civils Training Group has been named as one of the successful applicants to the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) Specialist Upskilling Fund.
The...
Robertson honours supply chain excellence at Glasgow ceremony
ROBERTSON has recognised the achievements of its supply chain at an awards ceremony in Glasgow.
The Robertson Supply Chain Outstanding Contribution Awards 2026 brought together...
Scottish Water ramps up net zero ambitions with milestone solar installation
SCOTTISH Water has celebrated the installation of its 100th solar scheme as the publicly-owned utility presses ahead with its renewables programme.
The organisation now has...
Cruden begins work on 90-home Neilston site
CRUDEN Homes has started work on a new 90-home development at Kirkton Road in Neilston.
The project will comprise 66 homes for sale in a...
New £15 million bridge officially opened in the Highlands
THE new £15 million Naver Bridge has been officially been opened near Bettyhill in the Highlands.
Built by Wills Bros, on behalf of the Highland...
Rail safety campaign reaches 40,000 youngsters as part of £311m Fife project
AROUND 40,000 students across 66 schools on the Haymarket to Dalmeny route have been educated on rail safety, as part of the electrification of...
Edinburgh business secures funding boost in plans to commercialise solar tech
EDINBURGH-based SolarSub Ltd has completed a £1.34 million funding round to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its technology.
Founded by two University of Edinburgh...
Sutherland firm nears completion of innovative sawdust drying project
SUTHERLAND-headquartered GMG Energy has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to achieving net zero by 2035.
The firm has unveiled a new sawdust drying...
£1.8m Community Innovation Campus opens in Highland town
THE £1.8 million Gro For You Community Innovation Campus in Tain on the NC500 has officially been opened.
Designed to build futures for Easter Ross'...
Major boost for Shetland’s subsea tunnel plans
SHETLAND Islands Council has secured £23 million in Scottish Government funding to support the creation of subsea tunnels linking some of its islands.
The news...
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Why 2026 has been a decisive year for Scotland’s energy transition
By Chris O’Donnelly, UK construction director, transmission & distribution, Burns & McDonnell
2026 has proven to be a significant year for Scotland’s energy transition. A...
