With only 30 days to go until the Scottish Construction Summit, keynote speaker Mark Farmer tells Colin Cardwell about his introduction to construction, his efforts to effect strategic change and his call to arms for the audience in Glasgow. Mark Farmer is eagerly anticipating his next visit to Glas

From rising construction costs to global geopolitical risks, Scotland’s real estate market faces no shortage of challenges. But for Chris Dougray, head of development at CBRE Scotland, adversity also brings opportunity. Chris Dougray is both generous with his time and eclectic in his interests

During a visit to Aberdeen, James Butler from AtkinsRéalis catches up with Colin Cardwell to outline the encouraging future in store for the company in Scotland. You can’t be an effective leader from behind a computer screen. That’s one of the maxims that informs James Butler&rsqu

O’DonnellBrown has completed work on its latest project: the ambitious, environmentally progressive retrofit of New Farm Loch Community Centre in Kilmarnock, creating a future-proofed facility for Take A Bow, a charitable organisation specialising in performing arts, community and youth develo

Pend has completed a comprehensive renovation and integration of two former flats into a single family home in the Trinity suburb of Edinburgh for long-term clients and collaborators, Dixie and Ralf, owners of independent multi-brand design store, Catalog Interiors in Stockbridge.

Pend has completed a sensitive renovation and expansion of Whitberry, a Grade B listed Georgian farmhouse in East Lothian. Working alongside the clients-turned-project-managers, the Leith-based architects unified the home’s fragmented rear elevation and introduced light-touch interventions to

Thorntons has appointed two new construction law partners in Aberdeen. Jennifer Young and Sarah Stuart join from Ledingham Chalmers, where Ms Young has been both chair and managing partner and Ms Stuart has been a partner for almost 20 years.

Patrick Munro and Jacqueline Cook take a look at changes to the planning and compulsory purchase regimes in Scotland that are on the horizon in 2026, highlighting the key issues for developers, funders, decision-makers and interested parties below as Scottish planning reforms continue apace. There a

Legal firm DWF has appointed Gary Georgeson as a director in its real estate team in Edinburgh, marking another step in its continued investment and growth across Scotland. Mr Georgeson brings 20 years' experience in the commercial property sector, advising on all aspects of real estate matters with

How Loch Lomond Group and a team of local craftspeople transformed a historic smokehouse site into Scotland’s newest spirit destination.

BDP has completed the interior design of PwC’s new Glasgow office, creating a flexible, sustainable and locally inspired workplace that it said will set a new standard for professional environments in the city.

Luss Distillery, a new multi-million-pound distillery and visitor experience centre by Loch Lomond Group, is officially open.

Robertson Construction Tayside has completed its biggest week of education project handovers, supporting three Scottish councils to advance their net zero ambitions and education priorities with more than £230 million of modern, sustainable learning environments. This includes three brand-new

Scot JCB Group has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme. The campaign reinforces the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of skilled engineers by offering high-quality training, recognised qualifications, and real-world experience.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has invested in a state-of-the-art simulator to help inspire young people into the construction plant sector and plug the skills gap for operators.

Britain’s £530 billion construction and infrastructure pipeline is “starting to crack”, with skills shortages, falling investment and delivery delays threatening to derail government growth plans, a major new report has warned.

Jarvie Plant Ltd. has made a significant investment in 168 brand-new JCB machines supplied by its long-term partner, Scot JCB.

Oscar Wilde's Mayfair home has been listed for sale at £14 million.

The National Trust for Scotland’s archaeologists and volunteers uncovered discoveries spanning millennia in 2025 — from Neolithic trading links to medieval monastic life and Jacobite-era turmoil. Across the Trust’s 11,000 archaeological sites, teams continued to investigate new loc

Ice may seem like an unlikely building material, but scientists now believe it could be the key to establishing long‑term human settlements on Mars. 

Turkish archaeologists digging in the ancient city of Ephesus have unearthed some unusual Roman-era finds during restoration work at the famed site.