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Famous singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has placed his Scottish retreat, Aultmore House and Estate, on the market with offers starting at £3 million. Located in Nethy Bridge, within the Cairngorm National Park, the property is being marketed by Knight Frank.

Calvay Housing Association has officially opened a landmark 43-home development in Barlanark in Glasgow’s East End, aiding the community with new homes as demand for social housing across Scotland continues to outstrip supply. David Linden, MP for Glasgow East, joined members of the project te

Energy giant Shell has lodged plans to demolish its former headquarters in Altens. The company decided to relocate from the 1970s building in 2021, citing its outdated condition, and has since moved to the Silver Fin complex on Union Street.

Eight private properties in St Crispin’s Place in Falkirk have been brought back from the brink of demolition, undergoing an astounding transformation thanks to the hard work of Falkirk Council’s Empty Homes team. Built around the early 1900s, the properties had lain empty for extended p

Plans to demolish two Glasgow tower blocks have now been lodged with the local authority. New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) has enlisted Effective Engineering to progress plans for the demolition of 305 and 341 Caledonia Road.

Barratt Developments has revealed it is on track to deliver 270 new affordable homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians this year. Cammo Meadows in Edinburgh, Leith’s Merchant Quay and St Clair Mews in Roslin, will all benefit from affordable housing this year, with a total of 270 homes earmark

The first phase of ground investigations for the Old Military Road (OMR) improvements to get underway at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. Work is expected to take around one week to complete subject to weather conditions and there will be no requirement for traffic management on either road during this

A two-storey extension to a West Lothian school that opened just two years ago has been given the green light. The new Calderwood Primary in East Calder was handed over to the local authority in September 2021 by hub South East, Morrison Construction and jmarchitects, the same team behind the n

Architect and past Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) president Jack Pringle has been re-elected as chair of the RIBA board of trustees. The RIBA board oversees the RIBA’s operations, working closely with members elected representative body RIBA Council.

A new Aberdour Harbour footbridge has been completed to restore a vital link in Fife's coastal path. The original bridge was damaged beyond repair following the storms and flooding in August 2020. The works by Realm Construction, which took three months to complete, were delivered to programme and b

Energy firm Drax Group has received approval from the Scottish Government to construct a new £500 million underground pumped storage hydro plant at its existing Cruachan facility in Argyll. The decision, made through the Section 36 process, represents a significant step in Scotland's journey t

Housebuilder Cruden Homes has shown its support to a local mental health charity with a generous cash donation. Last week, a £500 cheque was donated to The Destiny Project, which aims to promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people in East Lothian. The charity provides life-ch

A Stirling-based building firm that nearly closed during the pandemic has increased its turnover by 35% after its managing director enrolled on a Help to Grow: Management Course. Kevin Wilson Master Builders was founded 16 years ago by husband and wife, Kevin and Pam Wilson. The couple employs a tea

A man is in hospital after being injured at a housing development in Glasgow. Emergency services were called on Tuesday morning to the Jordanhill Park development, where work is being carried out by Cala Homes (West).

Specialist engineering services company PD&MS has been acquired by RSK Group. The Aberdeen-based company has been operating within the energy transition, conventional energy, low carbon and renewables sectors since 2002.