£670,000 project to increase migratory fish in River Almond
A £670,000 project is set to get underway in West Lothian to alter the River Almond to help the free passage of migratory fish...
Community hub launches at West Lothian development
FAMILIES at a West Lothian development have been celebrating the launch of a multi-use community hub which will be part-owned by residents.
Children and adults...
Glasgow’s subway system trials ‘pioneering’ new 5G technology
GLASGOW'S historic subway system is set to benefit from a 'pioneering' new project to explore 5G experiences for commuters.
Researchers from the city's University of...
Aberdeen panel manufacturer announces first English venture
ABERDEEN-based laminate panel manufacturer Nu-Style Products has announced plans to expand into England with the opening of a distribution centre in Birmingham.
Nu-Style, part of...
Scotland’s school buildings in ‘best condition’ since records began
SCHOOL buildings across Scotland are in their best condition since recorded figures began, the Scottish Government has said.
It comes following new statistics which revealed...
Bid specialist launches digital platform to help SMEs with public tenders
AM Bid has announced the creation of its first digital platform designed to help SMEs 'rebound' from pandemic-related challenges.
The bid specialists have spent a...
Construction skills charity completes purchases from East Lothian Council
A construction skills training charity has completed the purchase of Black Bull Close and Backlands Garden from East Lothian Council.
The Ridge provides skill training...
Ogilvie Homes delivers new Stirling Council properties
OGILVIE Homes has delivered 24 new council homes in Stirling, on behalf of the area's local authority.
The properties, at the King's Meadow development in...
112,000 new UK trade firms created since the pandemic
OVER 112,000 trade firms have been set up in the UK since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has revealed.
The study, conducted...
Britain’s railway to trial ‘virtual microphones’
NETWORK Rail has awarded a contract to a consortium led by Thales Ground Transportation Systems to use fibre-optic technology to boost safety and performance...
Plans launched for new Morrisons store in Aberdeenshire
MORRISONS has launched a planning application for the build of a supermarket at Ury Estate, just outside Stonehaven.
The new purpose-built grocery store would form...
‘Super-stretchy’ worm robots could be used in construction
A team of engineers from the University of Glasgow has developed 'super-stretchy wormlike' robots which could be used in construction.
It is hoped the breakthrough...
Glasgow firm welcomes record intake of apprentices
ARC-TECH (Scotland) Ltd has welcomed a record eight trade apprentices to the business this summer.
The Glasgow-based firm specialises in the delivery of mechanical, electrical...
Peatland restoration study to be conducted in Inverclyde
A feasibility investigation into peatland restoration is to be carried out in Inverclyde in a bid to reduce carbon emissions.
Inverclyde Council announced it has...
Aberdeen partners with Japanese city in energy sector growth bid
ABERDEEN has entered a three-year memorandum of understanding with the Japanese city of Muroran.
It comes as both cities look to forge an 'effective long-term'...
Soap and water hoped to stop Queensferry Crossing closures
CABLES on the north tower of the Queensferry Crossing are to be washed with soap and water in a bid to stop the formation...
Southampton firm begins repair works at Cullen Harbour
SOUTHAMPTON-based Constructex has began structural repair works at Cullen Harbour, as part of a £125,000 Moray Council investment.
It comes after sections of the harbour's...
Plans submitted for new homes in Drumnadrochit
HIGHLAND Housing Alliance (HHA) has submitted a planning application for the creation of 15 new homes in Drumnadrochit.
The Inverness-based not-for-profit property development company said...
Network Rail makes lorry driver plea as five bridges struck each day
FIVE railway bridges are struck by lorries each day in Britain at an annual cost of £20 million, Network Rail has revealed.
It comes as...
DunBear sculpture lit up to mark historic battle
LIGHTS illuminating The DunBear will alternate between blue and white today (September 3) to commemorate the Battle of Dunbar in 1650.
The battle was fought between...
