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As Scotland approaches the Holyrood elections on 7 May, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to appoint a cabinet-level minister for Construction & Infrastructure. Scotland's construction industry accounts for 10% of the economy and employs

Housebuilder and construction specialist Bancon Group has made a series of senior leadership appointments, with Andrew Tweedie transitioning from his previous role as chief financial officer to chief executive officer. Mr Tweedie brings a strong combination of strategic insight, financial expertise

Pupils at Coatbridge High School have benefited from various employability advice and interactive workshops delivered by Cruden as work begins on a new housing development for North Lanarkshire Council.  Cruden has begun work on site at the former Sharks Mouth pub on Bank Street, supporting Nor

Ahead of the 280th anniversary of the final Jacobite uprising at Culloden Battlefield, archaeologists from the National Trust for Scotland have recovered an unexploded mortar shell, thought to have been fired by government artillery during the battle. The battle of Culloden on 16 April 1746 was a de

A 200-year-old flute once owned by Robert Burns's son has been played in the United States for the first time, as the campaign to save Ellisland Farm takes its message to the heart of New York City during Tartan Week 2026. The instrument, restored after centuries of silence, was performed by acclaim

Glasgow-headquartered Holmes Miller has appointed Matt Pearson as studio lead for its Leeds office following a growth in demand across the north of England. An experienced architect and design leader, Mr Pearson brings significant experience leading major civic, education and mixed-use projects, inc

Dozens of children enjoyed an Easter to remember thanks to the generosity of Livingston company John Heaney (Electrical) Ltd. The electrical and mechanical engineering specialists donated 60 tickets for the Scottish Football Museum at Hampden Park to the West Lothian Community Foundation (WLCF), a c

Construction has officially started on a new pump track in Eyemouth.

Solicitor Ahsan Mustafa reports a case of alleged non-payment of debt by a construction firm. A motion for summary decree came before the sheriff in a commercial action for payment. The pursuer was a long-established supplier of building materials trading on a credit basis. The defender was a limite

As Scotland continues to grapple with housing supply challenges, much of the conversation has rightly focused on increasing the number of homes being delivered. While that is clearly essential, it is only part of the solution, writes Lynsey Jackson. With sustained pressure on housing supply, there i

A significant milestone has been reached in a major home improvement programme through which CCG (Scotland) is transforming hundreds of properties across the south Glasgow area on behalf of Linthouse Housing Association. The housing association recently welcomed representatives of CAF Bank, a specia

McTaggart Construction has completed the delivery of 48 energy-efficient affordable homes at Hebrides Drive, Dundee, as part of the ongoing regeneration of the Mill O' Mains estate.

Persimmon Homes East Scotland has made a £3,000 donation to West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust through its Community Champions scheme, supporting the Trust’s ambitious Discovery Centre project. The funding will help the Trust as they progress plans for the new Discovery

A collaborative effort to rescue one of Scotland's most significant postwar buildings has been shortlisted for Partnership of the Year at the 24th annual Museums + Heritage Awards.

Scottish sustainable energy specialist Gensource has expanded as a charge point operator (CPO) with the completion of its first fully managed commercial EV project on the Archerfield Estate in East Lothian.