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Scotland’s commercial property markets are showing signs of stabilisation as inflation and interest rate pressures ease, according to the latest Scottish Property Review 2026 from property consultancy Ryden. The annual report finds that while many occupiers remain cautious due to operating cos

Barry McKeown, a real estate partner and head of Shoosmiths’ Glasgow office, reflects on the key issues from a Scotland perspective that arose from last week’s MIPIM 2026 conference. Last week, I and several colleagues joined more than 20,000 delegates from across the global property, in

Homes for Scotland has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards, which celebrate excellence across the country’s homebuilding industry. This year’s programme builds on the theme of the trade body's public campaign, with many of its members demonstrating how 'Homes Build Futures' for

As climate change accelerates and the construction sector grapples with its hidden carbon footprint, architects Anderson Bell Christie (ABC) argue that Scotland must once again adopt a bold, transformative approach to tree planting. Following World War I, Scotland’s tree canopy cover had colla

Scotland’s built environment professionals will come together on 17 June in Stirling for a one-day event focused on why trees succeed or fail in development and what needs to change to improve outcomes. Building on the success of the 2023 event, the Trees and Development Conference 2026 will b

Allied Surveyors Scotland has promoted four talented professionals to director. Promoted to director level are Andrew McCall (Glasgow North), Stephen Cunningham (Glasgow South), Ben Roddis (Bearsden), and Graeme Millar (Dundee).

In a major boost for the plans to transform Leith Custom House into a museum for Leith, the Sir Tom Farmer Foundation has donated a substantial amount towards the project spearheaded by national heritage charity, Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT). The late Sir Tom Farmer and Lady Anne Farmer

A Federation of Master Builders (FMB) member is launching a ground-breaking construction management platform during Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–22 March), purpose-built for the hundreds of thousands of neurodiverse professionals working in the UK building industry and FMB members could

Market sentiment towards Scotland for residential investment, specifically for build to rent, has strengthened after recent rent control exemptions, which Ryden's residential investment & development head of agency, David Fraser, sees as a huge opportunity for Glasgow and Edinburgh.   After

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has officially broken ground on its new Primrose Gardens development at Old Perth Road, Crossgates, marking the start of construction for 191 high-quality, energy-efficient homes. The milestone was celebrated alongside members of Crossgates & Mossgreen Community Co

Specialist contractor Burnfield Demolition has been tasked with removing the remains of the fire-ravaged building in Glasgow city centre, following the severe blaze that erupted last Sunday evening.  The B-listed Victorian structure, situated prominently at the junction of Union Street and Gord

The role of Scottish timber in supporting the circular economy and delivering sustainable homes has been recognised by the Irish government during a St Patrick’s Day visit to Alexanders Timber Design (ATD) in Irvine, part of Irish-owned Glennon Brothers. Ireland’s minister with responsib

Island communities will benefit from a £5.75 million boost to support critical infrastructure, tackle rising costs and accelerate the transition to net zero. The new investment aims to address pressures, including depopulation and rising fuel costs, which disproportionately affect island commu

Scottish Enterprise has approved a £4.74 million package to deliver a major new development at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire. This funding will be matched by the AMIDS joint venture partners Renfrewshire Council and Buccleuch Property and will

Works to transform Aberdeen’s historic Castlegate will get underway next week with preliminary activities already taking place. Construction workers will fence off the area which will undergo major improvements as part of Aberdeen City Council’s £150 million city centre and beach m