Council raises concerns over post-Brexit plan to replace rural investment fund
MIDLOTHIAN Council has raised concerns over post-Brexit plans to replace a rural investment programme.
Funded by the European Union (EU) and the Scottish Government, the...
Green light for Edinburgh development heralded as ‘blueprint’ for post-Covid living
PLANS have been approved for the build of 126 new energy-efficient homes on the site of a former care home in Edinburgh.
The development, by...
Scotland publishes world’s ‘most ambitious’ framework of climate targets
THE Scottish Government has published its roadmap to its 'world leading' climate change targets.
More than 100 new policies and proposals to support the country's...
Plans approved for student accommodation build in Edinburgh
PLANS for the build of student accommodation on Edinburgh's London Road have been approved.
The 76-bed build, being undertaken by HG Developments, comes as the...
Work continues on £200,000 project to restore 19th century wall
WORK is continuing on the restoration of a 19th century stone and lime mortar wall in Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.
The £200,000 project is...
Contractor delivers £4m industrial unit project in Kilmarnock
CLARK Contracts is currently on site delivering the £4 million design and build contract of two new industrial units within Kilmarnock’s Moorfield Park.
The facilities...
Glasgow M&E specialist announces English expansion
GLASGOW-headquartered M&E engineering consultant XBuro has announced an expansion into the south of England with the opening of a new London office and a recruitment...
CSCS registers qualification for ground gas sector professionals
A bespoke qualification for professionals operating in the ground gas sector has been registered for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
The 'Level 4 NVQ Diploma...
Mural raising awareness of mental health services unveiled at Glasgow Central
A mural has been unveiled at Glasgow Central station to raise awareness of the mental health support services available across Scotland.
Network Rail collaborated with...
Housebuilder submits plans for third phase of Craibstone community
CALA Homes (North) has submitted plans to Aberdeen City Council for the third phase of its Craibstone Estate development.
The housebuilder's application includes a proposal to...
Construction Scotland Innovation Centre seeks new chairperson
JOHN Forster is stepping down from his position as chair of Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) early next year after three years in the...
Work on Edwardian suspension bridge to continue into new year
REPAIR work to the Cambus O' May suspension bridge will continue into the first couple of weeks of 2021, Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed.
The B-listed...
Scottish Government welcomes plans for build of train station in Scottish Borders
THE Scottish Government has welcomed Network Rail's plans for the build of a new train station in the Scottish Borders.
The rail management firm has...
Glasgow homeowner receives new fire safety certificate following two-stage process
A Glasgow homeowner has become one of the first in Scotland to be awarded a EWS1 certificate (External Wall Systems) for the fire risk...
Edinburgh development site sold to student accommodation specialist
S Harrison has announced the sale of a prominent development site in Edinburgh's Gorgie Road to Watkin Jones.
S Harrison secured planning permission on the...
SEPA warns property and land at risk as flooding expected to hit Moray
THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned that a combination of high tides and south-easterly winds means that flooding from the sea may...
30% of Scotland’s land to be protected
THE Scottish Government has announced plans to protect at least 30% of Scotland's land for nature by 2030.
The proposals were published in the government's...
Design finalised for gathering point at River Ness
THE design for the creation of a gathering place at the River Ness in Inverness city centre has been approved.
The Highland Council project will...
University recreates campus on Minecraft to allow applicants to explore it during pandemic
ABERTAY University has been recreated on Minecraft to allow applicants to explore the university's campus during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nine masters students from the university's...
Plans launched for build of train station at Inverness Airport
NETWORK Rail has unveiled plans to build a train station at Inverness Airport with a planning application having been submitted to The Highland Council.
BAM...
