Remote work allows Inverness Campus projects to continue

REMOTE work has allowed two key projects on the Highland and Island's Enterprise's (HIE) Inverness Campus to progress during the Covid-19 lockdown. Work is continuing...

University of St Andrews launches revised accommodation plans

THE University of St Andrews is to submit new plans for the build of a multi-million pound student residence after the pandemic, global economic...

Value of apprenticeships highlighted at new Fife College campus

SCOTLAND'S minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey MSP, kicked off Scottish Apprenticeship Week at Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus. The minister met apprentices...

M&E specialist goes for top marks in education projects

M&E contractor Arc-Tech (Scotland) has revealed its role in the latest phase of Inverclyde Council’s educational improvement programme. The firm undertook works on behalf of...
Raith Lodge

Historic Fife building transformed into nursery in £1.3m project

A £1.3 million project has seen a B-listed building in Kirkcaldy's Beveridge Park that had fallen into disrepair be given a new lease of...
Buckie High School

Moray Council considers hybrid option for Buckie High School upgrade

MORAY Council is working with hub North Scotland to look at hybrid options for the revamp of Buckie High School. The local authority said that...
Twechar Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Build of new outdoor centre to get underway in East Dunbartonshire

WORK is set to start on the build of a new outdoor centre in East Dunbartonshire for people of all ages. Morgan Sindall is leading...

Moray school closes following RAAC risk update

A Moray school found to contain RAAC has temporarily closed after remedial work indicated the concrete presents a 'higher level of risk' than first...

Milestone reached in build of North Ayrshire’s first Passivhaus school

THE construction of North Ayrshire's 'most eco-friendly' school has reached a major milestone. A topping out ceremony was held at Montgomerie Park Primary School yesterday...
Richard Park

Hub Scotland education infrastructure success highlighted on eve of Glasgow event

ON the eve of this year’s Learning Places Scotland and EdTech conference and exhibition, it has been revealed that the national hub programme is...

Green light for build of new East Renfrewshire learning campus

PLANS for the build of a new learning campus, which will bring two East Renfrewshire primary schools and a nursery on a shared space,...
Rector Sebastian Sandecki stands outside the new facility. Picture: DGS

Local firm leads creation of new facility at Wick High School

A new facility for children with additional support needs has been created by a local firm at Wick High School. GMR Henderson, on behalf of...
Turf cutting

Build of new North Lanarkshire school underway

KIER has commenced work on the build of a new school and community hub at St Kevin's Primary School in Bargeddie. The £16 million project...
View of Inverness

Highland Council warns school estate challenge ‘too great’ to manage on its own

THE leader of the Highland Council has warned that the 'scale of the challenge' relating to its school estate is 'too great' for the...

BDP named Architectural Practice of the Year at education awards

BDP is celebrating after being named Architectural Practice of the Year at the Learning Places Scotland Awards. The awards honour achievements in the Scottish education...

Construction begins on £100 million Dundee community campus

CONSTRUCTION work is underway on Dundee’s new £100 million community campus, designed by Holmes Miller with Robertson Construction the main contractor. Scotland's education secretary Jenny...
Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School. Image credit - Keith Hunter Photography

‘Exemplary’ Fife learning hub set to welcome first pupils

THE new Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School has officially opened its doors. Located within the new Dunfermline Learning Campus, this 'exemplary' learning...

Outdoor learning gives children a healthy view of the world

By Kath MacTaggart, a landscape architect at BDP Glasgow studio RAISED in the rural south west of Scotland, I remember only too well wet playtimes...

‘Fantastic progress’ made in construction of new primary school in Whitecraig

CONSTRUCTION work is gathering pace on a new primary school for the village of Whitecraig in East Lothian. Mainline drainage infrastructure works have been completed...

Fife College’s new Dunfermline Campus to provide major boost for local apprentices

FIFE College has delivered a boost for local apprentices following a pledge from construction partner Balfour Beatty to offer over 200 weeks of work...