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Businesses representing Scotland’s manufacturers, installers, advisers, and other stakeholders are urging the Scottish Government to commit to introducing a Heat in Buildings Bill this autumn. In a letter to the cabinet secretary for wellbeing economy, net zero and energy Màiri McAllan,

Olympic Gold medallist and European champion Hailey Duff visits Saints in the Community Easter camp at McDiarmid Park. Children in Perth brushed up on their curling skills during a special visit from local Team GB athlete Hailey Duff.

Sniffer dogs being used to help find leaking water mains in Scotland have scored some big successes with the discovery of 21 suspected leaks in the Borders and East Lothian recently. Scottish Water has been deploying a team of specially trained dogs to help locate leaks in pipes in rural areas where

A detailed VAT checklist tailored specifically for home improvers undertaking self-build and some conversion projects, which can include home office facilities, has been launched by Scottish accountancy firm Henderson Loggie. The comprehensive guide, curated by the firm's tax experts, is d

Independent boarding school Gordonstoun has unveiled ambitious plans to invest around £15 million in the next phase of its Campus Masterplan which will include three major projects over the next three years. The first project will be a new Coastguard Centre, due to open by the end of 2024.&nbs

The Landscape Academy is to return to Scotland after declaring its first training courses north of the Border a huge success. Edinburgh-based St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies hosted the landmark two-day programme at its West Lothian base last week.

A new five-year plan to help plug gaps in Scotland’s heritage skills has been launched today. The skills strategy is a collaborative framework to create collective solutions that support the future of our historic environment and the communities across Scotland that rely on it.

A former Glasgow convent can be demolished to make way for a new block of apartments after councillors finally voted in favour of the planning application. Surplus Property Solutions had lodged plans in 2022 to replace the empty villa at 32 Mansionhouse Road in Langside with a five-storey developmen

Grangemouth town centre's regeneration is taking its next significant step forward as contractors started work on the part demolition of La Porte Precinct and the 'Kerse Road Block’ last week. Over 16 weeks, contractor David Morton Demolition Ltd will level the site removing this long-sta

Glasgow's bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games could accelerate major housing developments and spearhead regeneration in the area, according to city MSP Paul Sweeney. The sporting tournament was due to be held in Victoria but the Australian state pulled out last year over rising costs.

Private investment firm RoundShield and real estate company Ambassador Group have secured a £21 million funding line to facilitate the construction of over 70 new homes at the historic Bangour Village Estate site in West Lothian. The milestone announcement also includes news of a partial land

A recent report has revealed the substantial impact of Scotland's public sector procurement expenditure, contributing over £13 billion to the nation's economic activity and bolstering its GDP by £7.5bn during the fiscal year 2021-22. The fifth annual report on procurement activity in Sco

Agricultural and construction machinery providers Balgownie Limited and Balgownie Rentals Limited have been acquired from administration by MacGregor Industrial Supplies (MIS) Limited, preserving 15 jobs. The sale of the 117-year-old business includes both the Inverurie and Turriff tr

Property, land and investment company Mac Mic Group has donated £15,000 to five charities. The charities work tirelessly to address homelessness and support those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis in Scotland and England.

Midlothian Council's cabinet member for education Councillor Ellen Scott visited the new Easthouses Primary School project last week to see first-hand the progress being made on construction work undertaken and to hear about the fantastic community benefits being delivered locally. The project is se