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An IKEA worker from South Queensferry fulfilled his childhood dream by building a ‘hobbit house’ in his back garden. Ali Hughson, 47, has been a fan of the JRR Tolkien books since he was a teenager and loved the idea of having a hobbit-themed workshop.

The contract for the upgrade of Uig Ferry Terminal on the Isle of Skye has been awarded to RJ McLeod (Contractors) Limited. Uig Port is owned by the Highland Council and working closely with Transport Scotland, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), CalMac Ferries Ltd and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar,

Edinburgh-based private property investment and management company Sandstone has launched a new fund focused on traditional residential property across ten cities in the UK. The launch of Sandstone Residential REIT means that family offices, fund managers, charities and private clients with SIPPS wi

Kinloch Castle has been put up for sale for just £1. The castle, which is currently owned by Scottish National Heritage, is located on the Isle of Rum off Scotland's west coast.

The directors of an East Kilbride double glazing firm have been disqualified after failing to keep records to explain where £2.4 million had been spent from the company bank accounts. Hagit Fieldman, 54, and Gary Fieldman, 58, both now living in Israel, were directors of First For Wi

Advance Construction Scotland will be amongst the first groundworks civil engineering businesses in the UK to use green aggregates from SandandStone after the materials supplier signed a new agreement with Green Biofuels Ltd. All logistics and transport operations used by SandandStone will

John Rodger, partner and property specialist at accountants Chiene + Tait, discusses the potential consequences of the new Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT). As the inquiry into the 2017 Grenfell fire continues, so too do financial repercussions from the tragedy which left 72 people dead.

Wood-based materials manufacturer Egger (UK) Limited has been fined after a self-employed lorry driver was killed making a routine delivery of recycled wood. Ayr Sheriff Court heard that on 3 October 2017, whilst standing on open ground at the rear of the trailer of his articulated vehicle, the driv

Drinks company Diageo has applied for planning permission to build a solar energy farm alongside its packaging plant at Leven. Subject to consent by Fife Council, the plans would see 12,000 solar panels capable of producing 4MW of electricity installed on vacant land at the 150-acre plant, which pro

Ever-expanding integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, RSK Group Ltd has announced the acquisition of chartered surveyors CS2. CS2 is one of the UK’s most reputable construction consultancies, offering a fully integrated service covering building surveying,

Balfour Beatty has joined hub South East Scotland Ltd's supply chain as a third Tier 1 Construction Contractor alongside Morrison and BAM Construction. hub South East has successfully delivered more than 80 new or refurbished facilities for public sector clients in the Lothians and Borders as w

A contractor has paused its work to repair Banff Harbour for a second time amid fresh concerns over the complexity and cost of the project.

With the retirement of chief planner John McNairney and the recruitment process for John’s successor underway, the Scottish Government has moved to appoint Dr Fiona Simpson as interim chief planner until the position is filled on a permanent basis. Dr Simpson has taken on that interim role wit

Engineering and construction service provider AIM Group has bought a local fabrication company for an undisclosed sum. The Falkirk firm has acquired fabrication specialist BCS.

GRAHAM has continued its work to support local communities with essential donations to foodbanks across Glasgow and North Ayrshire, assisting their mission to provide emergency food for those in need.   In North Ayrshire, both Cranberry Moss Com