CGI of whisky distillery

Plans submitted to transform former oil depot into new distillery in Ardrishaig

ORGANIC Architects, a specialist in designing sustainable distilleries, has submitted a planning application for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the west...

Passivhaus Trust warns Scottish proposals ‘could fall short’ of intended aspirations

THE Passivhaus Trust has welcomed the launch of the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy. The Trust will be providing a detailed...

EV chargers installed at Barrhead Retail Park

OSPREY Charging has installed eight high-powered EV chargers at Barrhead Retail Park in East Renfrewshire. The firm explained that the 300kW rapid charge points are...

First ‘Gold Standard’ council houses ready for occupation in Aberdeen

THE first new council houses built to the 'Gold Standard' in Aberdeen have been completed, the city's local authority has announced. The development at Cloverhill...

Green light for Highlands wind farm

PLANNING permission has been secured for the build of a new wind farm in the Garve district of the Highlands. Kirkan Wind Farm will comprise...

Clean energy generator which could be used in construction set for Aberdeen trial

A hydrogen-power 25kW energy generator is to be trialled by at the Aberdeen City Hydrogen Energy Storage (ACHES) site. Start-up company, Hydrologiq, will test the...

Net zero housing development planned for Edinburgh’s Greendykes area

THE Greendykes area of Edinburgh could be set for the build of 130 new homes, following a funding boost of just over £620,000. Led by...
(From left) Malcolm Turnbull, President of IHA and former Australian Prime Minister, presents the IHA Blue Planet Prize 2025 for Pumped Storage to SSE’s Mike Seaton, Project Director of the proposed Coire Glas Hydropower Project, with Sean Kelly, former Coire Glas Project Manager. Pic credit: IHA

Proposed Coire Glas scheme receives international award in Paris

SSE's proposed Coire Glas hydropower project has been awarded the prestigious IHA Blue Planet Prize 2025 in the pumped storage category. The award was presented...

Dundee’s Waterfront Place shortlisted for top architectural prize

DUNDEE'S Waterfront Place development has been shortlisted for a top UK architectural award for its green impact on the city. The site features an active...
CGI of proposed Allander Street in Cowlairs homes

Plans submitted for Glasgow’s ‘first operational net zero modular housing development’

WEST of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular have submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council for the construction of 33 new affordable...
The Qvantum UK team

Heat pump manufacturer expands UK distribution network

HEAT pump manufacturer Qvantum UK has expanded its UK mainland distribution network with the appointment of HVAC supplier Exi-tite as a partner. Headquartered in Ballygawley,...

Work set to begin on £1m carbon neutral Edinburgh football centre project

THOMAS & Adamson is helping to revitalise an Edinburgh community football centre with the creation of a carbon neutral youth facility. Work is set to...

Robertson Partnership Homes to deliver part of new Raploch community

ROBERTSON Partnership Homes is set to build 32 affordable homes on behalf of Stirling Council in the Raploch area of the city. A further 36...

Homes for Scotland welcomes ‘pragmatic’ approach on Heat in Buildings bill

HOMES for Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's 'pragmatic' decision to not take forward the Heat in Buildings bill in its present form on...
L-R: Scott Paton (director, Sureserve); Hazel Brady (interim principal, West Lothian College); and Nicola Mcleod (MD, Warmworks)

New partnership aims to help West Lothian students access apprenticeships

A new partnership has been launched with the aim of giving students in West Lothian access to better employment and skills development opportunities. West Lothian...

Build of Golticlay Wind Farm underway in Highlands

CONSTRUCTION work is underway on RWE's 62.7MW Golticlay Onshore Wind Farm located kilometres northwest of Lybster in Caithness. Farrans and local contractor, Alan Gow Groundworks,...
Brunstane Primary

Brunstane Primary to benefit from £10 million modernisation project

GRAHAM has been appointed lead contractor on a £10 million project to retrofit the campus at Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh. The investment is tipped...

Edinburgh College decarbonisation plans heat up

EDINBURGH College has teamed up with Vital Energi on a project to decarbonise the heating system at its Midlothian Campus in a bid to...

Cireco lands Falkirk Council contract to handle non-recyclable waste

RESOURCE management specialist Cireco has been awarded a ten-year contract by Falkirk Council to handle non-recyclable waste. The items will be sent to the soon...
Sarah Lewis

Come on Scotland! Keeping the Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy on track

Sarah Lewis, research & policy director at the Passivhaus Trust, tells Project Scotland what, in her view, is good and what needs improving in...