The final design of the refurbishment works at The Castlegate in Aberdeen is to include significant greening of the area, restoration of the Mercat Cross, and new outdoor seating for cafes. Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee approved the designs that will also include an e
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Parts of Scotland have recently experienced record high temperatures, and given dry and hot spells across the whole of the UK happened so early in 2025’s year’s weather cycle, the Institution of Structral Engineers (IStructE) has warned that this could make for an increase in subsidence,
Two new primary schools have officially been handed over to East Lothian Council.
Scaffolding is set to go up around a landmark block of flats in Perth as the local authority embarks on a crucial programme of structural maintenance to ensure they remain wind and watertight, warm, damp-free, safe and secure. The work is necessary to extend the life expectancy of the buildings so t
East Ayrshire Council’s Capital Programme works are continuing during the school summer holidays with improvement works taking place across the area. Over the past 15 years the Council has invested £1 billion in local communities through the Capital Programme. This annually updated
Charitable groups working with Argyll and Bute Council have secured £40,000 in grants to complete emergency works at medieval church sites at Kilkivan, Killean and Kilchenzie. Laggan Opportunity and Amenity Fund (LOAF) and Killean and Kilchenzie Churches Preservation Association (KKCPA) were a
Scottish Ministers have rejected controversial plans to build a trotting track for harness racing on the historic site of the Battle of Bannockburn, a decision that has been widely welcomed by heritage bodies and conservationists.
Plans to build nine new homes in the coastal village of Sandend have been approved, following a heated debate over their potential impact on the area’s traditional character and infrastructure.
Scottish Greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 1.9% in 2023, according to new figures released yesterday. In 2023, Scottish net emissions of the basket of seven greenhouse gases were estimated to be 39.6 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e). Emissions reduced by 0.8 MtCO2e compared to 202
A report to Falkirk Council’s Executive later this month (19 June) will put forward a vision for Grangemouth for the next 20 years.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a significant investment in the National Construction College (NCC) at Erith and other NCC sites. This investment will create substantial value for the construction industry through an expanded training offer, outstanding teaching, learni
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved Lar Housing Trust's plans to develop an abandoned factory in the Granton area into new homes.
Projects across Scotland will benefit from Scottish Government investment to help regenerate communities and drive economic growth. More than £21.5 million from two Scottish Government funds will bring 24 disused or derelict sites and buildings into use, creating more than 160 jobs and support
A former trampoline centre in Portobello is set to be transformed into a small residential development under new plans submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council.
Half of the people in Scotland believe the transition to net zero will have positive economic impacts in the medium and long term, but 65% are concerned that the UK is not investing quickly enough in alternative, more sustainable energy, according to new polling released by social enterprise Changew


