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Sanctuary making progress on new Cumbernauld homes Social housing provider Sanctuary’s project to replace Cumbernauld’s high-rise blocks is building momentum.

Local enthusiasts take part in a re-enactment of the battle in July each year A metal detecting survey on the site of the Battle of Killiecrankie - part of the Scottish Government’s work to dual the A9 – has unearthed dozens of items linked to the famous 1689 skirmish.

The cost of building the new Queensferry Crossing has fallen by £1 billion and the bridge is on target to open to traffic by the end of the year, MSPs have been told. In 2009, the new crossing had been expected to cost up to £2.34bn, however, the overall figure was later revised to be around £1.3

A decision over plans to build a £140 million film studio proposed for Straiton in Midlothian has been deferred until after the Holyrood elections. The Scottish Government has called in PSL Land Ltd’s proposal after deeming the studio to be of “national significance” and will use its Director

The UK’s second largest architectural practice BDP has combined forces with Japanese engineering practice Nippon Koei to form a new group which aims to be the world’s leading integrated architecture, design and engineering firm. The two companies exchanged contracts today on a deal in which Nipp

RESIDENTIAL – FEWER THAN TEN UNITS Applicant: Mr Scott Begg

Major demolition works marking the start of the £850 million redevelopment of the St James Centre in Edinburgh are to get underway in May. The site between Princes Street, Leith Walk and York Place will be transformed to make way for up to one million square feet of prime retail space, plus a 210-r

Glasgow City Council has confirmed the appointment of Gardiner & Theobald LLP with John McAslan + Partners and Event Communications to take forward the Burrell Collection’s ambitious refurbishment and redisplay plans. Gardiner & Theobald LLP has been appointed to undertake the project mana

The University of St Andrews is to sanction investment of over £70 million in student housing in a move which will provide 900 additional bed spaces and refurbish large areas of its existing residences. In an outline Accommodation Action Plan published this week, the University confirmed it is to m

Lairdsland Primary School in Kirkintilloch, 110 Queen Street Glasgow and Quartermile in Edinburgh were among the big winners at the Scottish Property Awards held in Glasgow last night. The 3rd annual event, which crowns the best buildings, businesses and teams in Scotland’s commercial property sec

Plans to deliver a new Meadowbank Sports Centre could take a step forward next week as councillors discuss a report on how the new facility should be funded. The ‘Funding Package Proposal for a new Meadowbank’ report outlines the estimated investment required to transform the ageing sports venue

Plans have been submitted to expand the Premier Inn hotel situated at Dundee’s waterfront by 109 new bedrooms. Overseen by Lawrence McPherson Associates, the work will significantly extend the current 40 bed hotel with a new four storey extensions flanking the existing hotel to the east and west o

A major plan to expand and upgrade Inverness Airport has been announced as the Highland terminal gears up for what could be its busiest year ever. Airport operator HIAL is to invest £900,000 to create a new standalone international arrivals hall, which will house Border Force and international bagg

Young people in Dundee are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship with Novus Property Solutions after the construction company announced its ambitious 2016 recruitment plans. The maintenance, refurbishment and new build contractor has embarked upon its annual search for the brightest and be

Connor Keen Regeneration firm Urban Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting young apprentices, announcing its plans to recruit 21 apprentices throughout 2016.