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A purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Edinburgh has been sold for more than £35 million to Legal & General (L&G), in the latest of a series of deals in the sector. Lower Gilmore Place, located in the city’s Fountainbridge area, has been acquired off-market by L&a

HMS Unicorn, one of the most historical ships in the world, has taken a major step towards securing her future thanks to a vital £796,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. As wider fundraising continues to raise a crucial additional £650,000 by April 2025 to unlock grants wo

Glasgow-based electrical, mechanical and fire & security contractor A. Alexander Group is to be the headline sponsor for one of the teams taking on Doddie’s Grand Tour 2025, an epic cycling challenge in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Led by former rugby giant Rob Wainwright,

Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services provider Nexos has appointed Garry Lewis as its chief business development officer. Garry joins the firm with a wealth of experience in strategy and business development, having held senior roles across the energy sector. Previously VP of bus

The barriers and opportunities facing private sector developers to deliver much-needed town centre housing in Scotland have been highlighted in a new study published today. Prepared by Architecture and Design Scotland and infrastructure body, the Scottish Futures Trust, Unlocking Town Centre Li

Savills Residential Research has launched its latest research report highlighting a significant rebound in Scotland’s prime residential market, and highlights the significant resilience and growth of the Glasgow market. The prime residential market in Scotland experienced significant growth in

Persimmon East Scotland has donated £1,000 to Dennyloanhead Community Hall to support their ongoing efforts to provide essential services to the community, including the upkeep of the Community Hall. The funds will help sustain initiatives such as the Community Food Pantry, summer fayres, and

As part of its centenary celebrations, Mac Mic Group has collaborated with The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) on the Mac Mic Centenary Tartan Project, providing a unique live project opportunity for BA (Hons) Textile Design students. The exciting initiative offered students the chance to engage with a

Sumitomo Electric Industries together with consortium partner Van Oord and in collaboration with client SSEN Transmission have signed a Capacity Reservation Agreement (CRA) encompassing the supply and installation of a second 525kV HVDC cable link between Shetland and the Scottish mainland. The sign

The first tenants have begun moving into their new homes after social landlord Osprey Housing completed a major regeneration project in Aberdeen. A former commercial building which had been unused and lying empty for a number of years has been renovated to create six high-quality flats at the city&r

JLL has announced eight promotions in Scotland, spanning various departments, including capital markets, industrial and logistics, office and real estate management services teams in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Janey Douglas has been promoted to senior director and will continue her role as head of susta

Cala Homes has broken ground on a multi-million-pound investment across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire after completing the purchase of four key sites. The housebuilder has started work on four developments that will deliver much-needed homes and could support over 1,000 jobs across the region, includin

The iconic house featured in the 1990 classic Christmas film Home Alone has sold for $5.5 million (c. £4.5m) – $250,000 over asking price (c. £200,000). Located in Winnetka, a suburb of Chicago, the five-bedroom, six-bathroom property was listed in May 2024 for $5.25m and quickly r

SPACE FM, the facilities management division of Space Solutions, has been appointed as a supplier on the £814 million Pagabo Total Facilities Management (TFM) Framework for Scotland and North England under Lot 1, covering services up to £1m. The appointment marks a significant milestone

Keepmoat has confirmed the appointment of Mark Dilley as the new chief financial officer.  Mark Priest informed the housebuilder's board in the spring of 2023 of his intention to retire as chief financial officer and executive director of the company, for personal reasons.