Pilot project to research optimisation of land use
ABERDEENSHIRE and Aberdeen City councils have been selected to pilot a new partership which will help develop Scotland's approach to land use.
The north east...
Walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to Scottish economy
USERS of Scotland's national walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to local economies across Scotland in 2019, a new report has revealed.
NatureScot, Sustrans...
Japan successfully installs tidal turbine fully constructed in Scotland
A tidal turbine fully constructed in Scotland has been successfully installed in the Goto Island chain in Japan.
Sustainable energy firm, Simec Atlantis Energy (SAE),...
Housebuilder launches four new developments across Scotland
AVANT Homes has announced the launch of the first homes at four new developments to deliver 622 new-build properties in Scotland.
The housebuilder said the...
Firm to construct £1.3m seawall to protect bridge from tidal scour
BEAR Scotland is to begin a £1.3 million project to protect the Cromarty Bridge from tidal scour.
The firm said that around 9,000 tonnes of...
New £54m terminal proposed in Inverness Airport draft masterplan
A masterplan to grow Inverness Airport over the next 25 years has opened for public comment.
Launched by Highlands and Islands Limited (HIAL), the firm...
Family business is rising to green challenge in Dunbeg
AN innovative offsite timber frame project is delivering 300 much needed new homes in the village of Dunbeg, near Oban in Argyll and Bute.
Lochgilphead-based...
Joint police group launches construction site security guide
A new guide on construction site security has been published by a Secured by Design (SBD).
The document has been produced by the group in...
Ground broken on ‘substantial’ Glasgow development
THE JR Group has broken ground on a new development close to Glasgow city centre, which will comprise of 55 flats for social rent...
Much work still required to reach international biodiversity targets say NatureScot
MUCH more action is needed in Scotland to meet current international biodiversity targets, NatureScot has said.
It comes following the public body publishing the report...
Opinions sought on proposed planning protections for sites in East Dunbartonshire
MORE time has been given to comment on proposed planning protections for historically important areas of East Dunbartonshire.
The historic environment designations review consultation, which...
Plans submitted for Govan amenity housing development
A planning application has been submitted for a new affordable housing development designed for the elderly in Glasgow’s south side.
Working with MAST Architects, contractor...
New supply chain manager appointed by hub South West
MARK Houston has been appointed supply chain development manager by hub South West following the retirement of Gordon Hunter.
He joins the organisation from North...
Edinburgh locals asked to help shape conservation priorities
EDINBURGH residents have been asked to suggest buildings in the capital that are in need of conservation work.
The call comes from the Edinburgh World...
BiFab yards purchased for £650,000
HARLAND & Wolf's parent company, InfraStrata, has purchased the assets of Burntisland Fabrication Limited (BiFab).
The £650,000 deal, which could rise to £800,000 based on...
Ten-year plan unveiled to transform transport in Edinburgh
A ten-year plan has been unveiled to deliver a better connected and net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh.
The City of Edinburgh Council said...
Housing association helps tackle fuel poverty during pandemic
WELLHOUSE Housing Association (WHA) has revealed it is working to help local residents stay warm by sharing £1,000 among those unable to heat their...
Argyll and Bute set for £70 million of investment
A transformational £70 million investment is to be made in Argyll and Bute with housing and skills amongst a range of areas set to...
Balfour Beatty lands £32m Inverness health facility contract
BALFOUR Beatty has secured a £32 million contract to build a new ophthalmology and orthopaedic health facility in Inverness on behalf of NHS Highland.
The...
Methil community centre to benefit from hub refurbishment initiative
MEMORIAL Park Community Centre in Methil, Fife, has been chosen to receive a free refurbishment in hub East Central Scotland’s Helping Hands community initiative.
Under...
