Upkeep issues could leave Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea all washed up

A specialist in ageing infrastructure has cast doubt on the practicalities of constructing a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland. The idea of a ‘fixed...
Govan-Partick Bridge

Govan-Partick Bridge formally opened ahead of weekend of celebratory events

THE Govan-Partick Bridge, built by main contractor Farrans Construction, has been formally opened. Politicians representing the UK and Scottish Governments, as well as Glasgow City...

Council formally expresses ‘deep concern’ over impact of road closures

ARGYLL and Bute Council has formally expressed its 'deep concern' over the impact of closures to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful and the...
Handshake over construction documents

Dingwall firm secures contract for £1.9m Isle of Skye project

STRATH Civil Engineering has secured the £1.9 million contract for the creation of the Portree link road on the Isle of Skye. Work on the...
Network Rail bridge

Bridge replacement project to get underway in Collessie

WORK is to get underway to replace the railway bridge on Letham Road in Collessie as part of improvements on the Ladybank to Perth...

Inverness Airport station build sees road safety boost

NETWORK Rail is to permanently close two level crossings near the site of the new Inverness Airport train station. The removal of the level crossings...

Protecting Scotland’s rural landscape

AN initiative to remove electricity transmission lines currently impacting scenic landscapes across Scotland’s National Parks is underway, with Mabey Hire’s temporary bridging solutions playing...

GRAHAM to land £79.5m Clyde road bridge contract

GRAHAM is set to land a £79.5 million contract to build the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde. Councillors from Renfrewshire Council’s finance board...

Scottish Government adds to £33 billion infrastructure plan

A further £2 billion has been added to Scotland's now £33 billion infrastructure investment plan (IIP) since the draft version was published in September. The...

Thornliebank road bridge to be demolished and rebuilt in £5.5m project

THORNLIEBANK road bridge is to be demolished and reconstructed in a £5.5 million project forming part of the electrification of the railway corridor between...

BEAR Scotland to begin £415,000 overnight surfacing improvement works

BEAR Scotland is set to begin £415,000 worth of essential overnight surfacing improvement works across the A83. Scheduled to begin on July 19, the overnight...
Network Rail

Levenmouth rail project to see installation of active travel bridge

NETWORK Rail is set to crane a 129-metre active travel bridge into position to connect Methilhill and Cameron Bridge. Nine pre-fabricated sections - including bridge...
Phil Waite (Highland Council Outdoor Access Manager), Andrew Gilmore (THC GGW Officer), Alex Davies (Highlands Rewilding), Daniel Holm (Highlands Rewilding), Mark Hedderwick (Hitrak Ltd)

Great Glen Way set for upgrade with new off‑road route

A Highland Council project is to see more than 3km of the route of Great Glen Way removed from the public road. Stretching 118km from...
Tingwall Airport

Runway resurfacing work gets underway at Tingwall Airport

SHETLAND Islands Council has commenced work on a £1.3 million project to deliver vital improvement works at Tingwall Airport near the village of Gott. The...

Scottish Government announces £113,000 in funding for collapsed Spey Viaduct

THE Scottish Government has announced that it is to provide £113,000 in funding towards the restoration of the collapsed Spey Viaduct in Moray. Built between...
KerbDrain inlet plugs

‘Industry first’ inlet plugs tipped to enhance road project contractors

ACO Technologies has launched a reusable range of inlet plugs for its KerbDrain range, designed to boost civil and highways contractors working on road...

WSP Highways director earns civil engineering recognition

STEVE Byer, a group director for WSP Highways, has been named a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in Scotland. ICE Scotland has...

Engineers to begin £1.8m improvement works on West Highlands line

ENGINEERS are set to begin £1.8 million resilience works on the Mallaig rail line at Lochailort in the West Highlands. The Network Rail project is...
Aerial of site

Platforms take shape as build of new £18.3m Balgray Station progresses

THE layout of the new £18.3 million Balgray Railway Station in Barrhead is beginning to take shape. Construction got underway in July, with the project...

Old footbridge successfully removed at Port Glasgow Railway Station

NETWORK Rail and Story Contracting have successfully removed the old footbridge at Port Glasgow Railway Station as part of a £5 million access for...