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Yorkhill Housing Association has been awarded funding from Scottish Enterprise for a feasibility study to explore innovative low-carbon heating solutions for its Overnewton Court retirement complex. As one of five public and voluntary organisations selected for the Can Do Green Heat Retrofit Innovat

SSE Renewables has announced two new appointments to its executive committee, as it continues to focus on accelerating growth and leading the transition to a net zero future. Heather Donald has been appointed director of onshore wind, solar, battery (GB & Ireland), taking on end-to-end responsib

Councillor Stephen Jenkinson has been appointed as the new convener of the City of Edinburgh Council's transport and environment committee. He replaces Councillor Scott Arthur who has served as convener since May 2022. Councillor Jenkinson has been the Labour member for the Pentland Hills ward since

Housing minister Paul McLennan MSP has officially opened new homes for rent at Ferrylea in Forres in a partnership with Grampian Housing Association, Springfield Partnerships and Moray Council. To mark the occasion, Paul McLennan MSP, Minister for Housing officially opened the Association’s la

Real estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its Scotland advisory team with the appointment of Ashleigh Corbett as head of flex, a unique role in the Scottish property market. Ashleigh brings a wealth of experience, having spent the last decade working in sales and operations roles for flex space oper

The Shetland Islands have been connected to the GB electricity grid for the first time following the completion of what is expected to be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK along with a 160-mile-long subsea link to take power generated on its island site to the mainland. Featuring

Using waste clay and brick in concrete production could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the UK construction industry, a major new report has concluded. University of Dundee experts, led by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) with funding from Innovate UK, has demonstrated that UK rec

This week marked the official opening of the ‘Ionad an Stòir’ or ‘The Storr Centre’ by Skye and Raasay Area Committee chair, Councillor John Finlayson. Councillor John Finlayson said: “I am honoured and extremely proud to officially open ‘Ionad an Stò

Regeneration plans for Glasgow’s former East End Meat Market to become a thriving hub for community, sport and local business have been given a huge boost with the announcement of £ 2.3 million support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Social enterprise company Meat Market Regener

One of Edinburgh’s most surprising artists has collaborated with property developer AMA Homes to bring a new level of creativity to its show homes. Jason Miller, joint managing director of the Charlie Miller hairdressing empire, is known across the globe for his sensational scissor skills.

Aberdeen locals have an opportunity this week to share their thoughts on the proposed Queen Street urban park and Castlegate streetscape improvements, which are part of the City Centre and Beach Master Plan (CCBMP). Two public drop-in events are being held for the projects, which were recently appro

North Ayrshire Council has confirmed its commitment to ensuring quality construction practices with its new buildings. The council’s cabinet yesterday gave the green light to become signatories to the Scottish Construction Quality Improvement Charter (CQIC).

House prices in Scotland's island regions have outpaced those on the mainland in recent years, with a 30% increase since 2018, reaching a median of £182,000, according to a new report from Registers of Scotland. This compares to a 23% rise on the mainland, where the median now stands at £

Specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has appointed Matthew Smith as its first operations director amid rising demand. He steps up from his role as operations manager, a position he has held since joining the Fife company nearly two years ago.

The finalists for the coveted Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in Scotland Awards 2024 were officially revealed earlier this month, meaning the country’s top construction professionals are now geared up to be recognised by fellow industry leaders. With the awards ceremony set to take pla