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Increased innovation is needed to unlock the investment needed to revive empty and neglected buildings in Scotland’s towns, a major conference heard yesterday. The game-changing impact of transforming existing buildings into new homes, modern business spaces and visitor attractions was a key f

Peebles Community Trust is to take ownership of the iconic C-listed Old Station Building following the approval of an asset transfer request by Scottish Borders Council. The Trust will aim to raise funds which will be used for the restoration of the historic building, the last surviving building of

Very few in Scotland’s real estate sector are currently satisfied with the existing planning system. The question then is how best to alleviate the issues that currently challenge the public and private sector parties with an interest in this key industry. Lee Murphy, a planning consultan

Work is underway to give a new start to the former King’s Arms Hotel in Irvine’s High Street.

Almost 100 blocks of flats in the Menzieshill area of Dundee could see new communal lighting installed if councillors back the move next week. Dundee City Council's neighbourhood resources, housing and estate management committee will be asked to approve works valued at more than £1 million on

Ministers have welcomed Parliamentary approval of three new proposed commissioners to the Scottish Land Commission (SLC). Ministers selected Dr Lucy Beattie and Dr Calum MacLeod as land commissioners and the appointment of Robert Black as tenant farming commissioner at the Scottish Land Commission,

Glasgow City Council has approved the off-market disposal of land at four sites in the city to allow the building of new homes, the creation of a dementia-friendly residential development, the expansion of a city business and the generation of public funds. 

The 2024 On The Tools Awards took place on Thursday, November 21st with Jewson headline sponsoring a glittering ceremony that celebrated the exceptional talent, dedication, and innovation within the UK construction sector.

Improving infrastructure and creating storage facilities have been outlined in a new report as key actions required to secure Scotland as a key producer and exporter of renewable hydrogen by 2030.

The Scottish Government has said it remains in favour of fully dualling the A96 after a new report was published that explored other options for the transport corridor.

A Robertson Group site manager, aftercare manager, joiner, two labourers and a team leader were recognised last week for dedication to their work, amassing an incredible 180 years of service between them. The six employees picked up their awards at the annual Robertson Outstanding Contribution Award

Savills Major Projects team has made two senior appointments to support the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) across the UK. Mhairi Robertson MRICS joins as regional lead for Scotland, bringing extensive experience from SSEN Transmission, where she was part of the Ca

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chris Thornton to senior associate and appointed Chrissie Clancy as a surveyor as the property advisory firm grows its Edinburgh-based operation. Chris Thornton, who joined the firm in November 2020, has been an integral part of the team, contributing to key

The space ambitions of the Outer Hebrides have taken a step forward with the initial phase of construction of the Spaceport 1 sub-orbital launch site set to start.

Plans have been submitted for the new multi-million-pound Museum of Aberdeenshire and Peterhead Library.