New £7m study to explore how green spaces can reduce chronic diseases
A new £7 million study will explore how greater access to green spaces and areas of water can reduce chronic and non-infectious diseases such...
New app virtually reconstructs ancient Uist sites
A new app has been launched to allow people to explore virtually reconstructed archaeological sites along the Hebridean Way in Uist.
Unveiled by Lews Castle...
Firm begins work on Cowie affordable homes development
CCG (Scotland) Ltd has commenced work to deliver 22 new affordable homes on the site of the former St Margaret's Primary School in Cowie.
The...
Removal of old tracks begins on Levenmouth rail project
WORK is underway to remove old track and redundant infrastructure as part of the project to bring rail travel back to Levenmouth for the...
Balfour Beatty chief to use university post to tackle skills shortages
BALFOUR Beatty Group chief executive Leo Quinn has been appointed visiting professor at the College of Business and Social Science at Aston University, Birmingham.
He...
University of St Andrews building scoops architecture award
A renovated University of St Andrews building has won an architecture prize at the annual Scottish Design Awards.
Walter Bower House, at the institute's Eden...
New training initiative set to offer pathways to construction
GTS Solutions CIC (GTS) has revealed it has teamed up with Morrison Construction to launch a training initiative designed to bring more people into...
Affordable homes plan unveiled for Glasgow’s Mosspark Boulevard
SOUTHSIDE Housing Association has submitted plans to redevelop the former United Reformed Church Site on Mosspark Boulevard in Glasgow.
The registered social landlord is proposing...
Modifications required on new Inverness swing bridge
MODIFICATIONS are being considered to address 'teething issues' on Inverness' Torvean Bridge, The Highland Council has said.
The crossing, which opened in early June, was...
Scotland’s first ‘beaver pass’ built under Highland mainline following floods
NETWORK Rail engineers have constructed what is believed to be the first 'beaver pass' in Scotland under the Highland mainline.
The tunnel will help the...
Heriot-Watt University students begin building house on Edinburgh campus
A team of students has commenced construction on the build of a solar powered timber house at Heriot-Watt University's campus.
Team ESTEEM, made up of over...
Ice-filled huts appear in Glasgow city centre to highlight energy efficient building standards
TWO huts built to different standards are to be filled with ice and placed in Glasgow's St Enoch Square to highlight energy efficient building...
Finalists revealed for Scottish Home Awards 2021
FINALISTS have been announced for this year's Scottish Home Awards.
The winners of all 18 categories will be revealed at the awards dinner in Glasgow,...
46-home development officially opens in Avoch
A 46-home housing development, delivered by HHA and Cairn Housing Association, has officially opened in the village of Avoch.
Finance secretary Kate Forbes joined locals...
Cromarty Firth could be used to power whisky distilleries
THE Cromarty Firth has been identified as the 'ideal' home for a new hub which would power distilleries with green hydrogen.
A number of sites...
Scotland launches climate change pledge as COP26 nears
WITH it being 100 days until COP26 comes to Glasgow, the Scottish Government has published how it will help meet global Paris Agreement goals...
Haddington steel art installation inspired by local primary children
A steel art installation inspired by drawings by local children is set to be installed at Letham Mains in Haddington.
Launching officially in early...
Property specialist welcomes The Vardy Foundation to Edinburgh office
KNIGHT Property Group has announced it has agreed terms with The Vardy Foundation on a third-floor office suite at 110 George Street in Edinburgh.
The...
Hamilton proptech firm primed for European expansion
HAMILTON-based property technology company Utopi plans to grow the business in Europe after securing initial orders for more than 2,000 of its sensor devices...
University names new £60m learning hub after inspirational women
THE University of Strathclyde is to name its new £60 million learning hub after three inspirational women.
Sitting at the heart of the Rottenrow Campus...
