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Gilson Gray has promoted two experienced lawyers to partner. Michael Anderson and Cheryl Edgar previously held legal director positions in the residential property team and are based in the firm’s offices in Edinburgh and East Lothian, respectively.

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has been granted planning permission for an innovative development in Hawick which will create six new homes on an existing garage site. A cutting-edge system developed by HUSK Architects will see the creation of high-quality, accessible single-story homes

Persimmon North Scotland has added to its land team with a combination of promotion and retention of experience. The builder has appointed Robert Patrick as its new land director and will continue to benefit from the experience of current director Iain McGouldrick on a part-time basis.

The historic building home to the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh is to be transformed into an aparthotel. GIVB Ltd, a joint venture between Sundial Properties Ltd and aparthotel operator Destiny Scotland Ltd, has had its application to convert 17 George IV Bridge into a nine-unit a

Scotland's investment market in Q2 2023, characterised by a downturn of 35% on 2023 figures but still 6% above the five-year average, has witnessed a significant number of retail deals despite macroeconomic uncertainties, according to a review by Lismore Real Estate Advisors. The firm's review of th

JR Scaffold Services Ltd has promoted two new directors in Kellyanne Conway and John Jack. Kellyanne takes on the role of operations director, whilst John has been promoted to contracts director, firming up the firm's commitment to nurturing its own talent and recognising the existing skills an

Construction company Cosmos Projects Group has made several new senior appointments and is on track to increase turnover to £14 million by the end of the financial year. Founder Chris McNeill takes up the role of chief executive of the East Kilbride group, which specialises in construction, re

Japan's Mitsui & Co. has penned a deal to acquire Aberdeenshire-based pipeline integrity solutions provider STATS for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition combines Aberdeenshire-headquartered STATS with Mitsui’s Iron & Steel Business Unit, with the closing of the transaction expected in

A new £18 million community hub in Wishaw has been awarded top of class in the Scottish Design Awards 2023 after winning the Education Building or Project category and taking home the highly prestigious Grand Prix in Architecture award. Multidisciplinary design practice BDP was presented the a

Four Scottish Miller Homes’ site managers have been awarded a Quality Award from this year’s NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. Winning Site Managers include Colin McNeish from Stoneyetts Village in Moodiesburn, Robert McGinney from Newton Fields in Cambuslang, Jim Martin from Carberry Grange

To help celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service and to say thank you for the amazing work it does, Barratt Developments Scotland is helping all NHS workers to afford a new home by helping to pay their deposits. Barratt Developments - which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilso

Members of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) Scotland have elected Diane Drummond, managing director of B-DACS Air Conditioning, to be their chair for 2023/24. Diane has been a director of B-DACS, which installs, maintains, and repairs commercial ventilation and air conditioning s

Edinburgh and London-based QS, claims and dispute resolution specialist Fortis Contracts Ltd has appointed Susan Hanley FRICS as director. The move comes as the firm continues strong growth in the UK and Ireland.

Barratt Developments Scotland, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, has donated £50,000 to charities providing support for individuals living with cancer and families impacted by food inequality. Five charities spanning the length and breadth of Scotland have received a share o

A £500,000 scheme to help building owners and new or potential tenants to regenerate buildings on Union Street was launched by Aberdeen City Council yesterday. Eligible property owners or new and prospective tenants of vacant premises on the historic street are to be targeted to apply for the