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

Law firm Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace has appointed Amy Young to its commercial property team. Amy brings a broad range of experience in the commercial property sector, including advising on the sale, purchase and leasing of petrol filling stations, acting for well-known supermarket and reta

A contractor’s attempt to block a civil jury trial in a long‑running asbestos exposure case has been rejected by Scotland’s Inner House, clearing the way for the family of a former joiner to pursue damages before a jury.

Burges Salmon has announced the appointment of four new partners, including two in Scotland, effective from 1 May 2026. This year’s partner appointments include Edinburgh-based Paula McGeady and Patrick Munro from the firm’s planning & compulsory purchase team.

Royal Dornoch members have enjoyed the first look inside their spectacular new £13.9 million clubhouse. 

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.

Pre-tax profits at Perthshire plant hire giant Morris Leslie Holdings more than doubled to £5.7 million for the year ending 30 April 2025, up from £2.6m the previous year, though directors cautioned that much of this increase was driven by property revaluations. The West Kinfauns-based g

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has launched its search for this year’s most promising apprentices and trainees in the construction plant industry. Entries are now open for the CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2026, and nominating has never been easier. Nominations can be made onli

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.

Pupils at Kennoway Primary School have been supporting biodiversity in their playground following the installation of new bug hotels within the school’s wildlife garden.

Plans are being submitted to restore Ellisland Farm near Dumfries, the only home ever designed and built by Robert Burns, with new images revealing a deliberately quiet and sensitive approach to conservation. The before-and-after images show how modern visitor facilities can be introduced without al

The V&A Dundee has been submitted to the LEGO Ideas platform, giving the waterfront landmark a shot at becoming an official LEGO set.

A play park in Dumfries has been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a world-leading example of inclusive design. The Catherine Street Inclusive Park features as a case study in the WHO's new guide to creating urban public spaces for children.