Bridge to Bridge charity cycle opens registration for 2026 event
REGISTRATION has officially opened for the 2026 Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle, with organisers hoping it'll be the biggest and most impactful yet.
Taking place...
Fife Council set to purchase 14 new build homes in Coaltown of Wemyss
FIFE Council is set to expand its housing provision in Coaltown of Wemyss through the proposed purchase of 14 new build homes at the...
Build of cemetery complete in Elgin
CONSTRUCTION has been completed on Elgin's new Linkwood cemetery, with Pat Munro Ltd leading the work on behalf of Moray Council.
The 5.6-hectare site, located...
Prison programme aimed at tackling construction skills gaps expanded to Barlinnie
A prison initiative aimed at reducing reoffending and addressing the construction skills shortage, led by Amey and Scottish Prison Service (SPS), has been expanded...
Scottish construction sector gets on its bike to raise cash for SAMH
CLARK Contracts has raised £3,000 for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) at the firm's 14th annual Spring Classic cycling event at Loch Katrine.
The...
Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation
HOLCIM UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry - Europe's largest hard rock quarry - has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation in...
Avant secures first deal with East Lothian Housing Association for Blindwells homes
AVANT Homes is delivering 52 new homes for East Lothian Housing Association (ELHA) at Blindwells, near Tranent, after agreeing a £10.6 million deal with...
Newlay Civil Engineering contracted for major Dunfermline road project
NEWLAY Civil Engineering has been appointed by Fife Council to carry out road improvements in Dunfermline over the summer
The programme includes:
Resurfacing on the A907 between...
Construction complete of first affordable homes in Blackford for 60 years
THE first affordable homes to be built in the Blackford area of Edinburgh for more than 60 years have been completed.
Cala Homes’ (East) 12...
JHE profits break through £1 million threshold
WEST Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC business John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE) has posted an increased profit of more than £1 million in its financial...
New figures show fall in major housing applications in Scotland
NEW planning statistics in Scotland have highlighted a significant fall in the number of housing applications being brought forward.
Comparing the first two quarters of...
Revised proposals for Glengarry Viewpoint visitor centre unveiled
REVISED proposals for a visitor centre, café, shop, and associated car and coach parking on land at the Glengarry Viewpoint have been unveiled.
The proposals...
Youngsters get hands-on heritage experience at Edinburgh Castle
SCHOOL pupils from across Edinburgh swapped their classroom for the capital's castle this week to try their hand at construction and traditional skills at...
Build of £285,000 playpark to get underway in Earlston
HAGS UK is set to commence work on the £285,000 build of Earlston's new 'destination playpark'.
The Egham-based firm secured the Scottish Borders contract after...
Shetland undersea tunnel study reveals £402m estimated cost
SHETLAND Islands Council has said that doing nothing 'is not an option' as it prepares to choose preferred options for its project to connect...
Heriot-Watt University secures landmark accreditation for architecture programme
HERIOT-Watt University has become one of only two institutions to receive accreditation for a master's level architecture qualification.
The Architects Registration Board (ARB), the UK’s...
2026 RIAS Awards winners announced
A Paisley library, an outdoor swimming pool pavilion in Aberdeenshire, and a restored 15th century towerhouse in East Lothian are among the ten winners...
Highlands set to introduce ‘dark skies’ planning policy
HIGHLAND councillors have agreed to take forward a new planning policy aimed at reducing light pollution across the region.
At a meeting of the local...
NFRC claims Milburn report is ‘welcome dose of reality’
THE NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) has backed the publication of Alan Milburn's Young People and Work report, claiming its findings highlight concerns...
Build of Forres Academy to begin as financial close reached
CONSTRUCTION of the new Forres Academy is set to get underway after hub North Scotland and Moray Council reached financial close for the £88.6...
