The redevelopment of Brodick Hall in Arran – the setting for the autumn meeting of the Convention of the Highlands and Islands taking place today - is one of 23 community-led projects to benefit from dedicated islands funding in 2025-26. The projects, spanning 22 islands across Argyll and Bute
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Persimmon Homes North Scotland apprentice Casey Gardner has been named Apprentice of the Year at this year’s Courier Business Awards. The second-year painting and decorating apprentice from Fife impressed judges with her exceptional commitment to her trade, her eagerness to learn, and the prid
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) welcomed more than 600 young people across Scotland this week as they took part in Heritage Careers Week 2025. The festival of career events returned for its second year to spotlight opportunities in the heritage sector.
The number of UK construction companies in ‘critical’ distress has soared by 70.2% in the last year to 7,361, according to the latest monitor of the financial health of UK companies.
Ahead of joining other industry leaders at this year’s International Retrofit Conference next week to explore how retrofit can move beyond isolated pilots to become financeable, scalable programmes, Tara Schmidt, executive director at Transition Finance Scotland, has outlined how to overcome s
A new board of trustees has been appointed that will steer the final phase of restoration at the Grade-A listed Rothesay Pavilion. The refreshed board brings together local commitment with international expertise, across sectors spanning the arts, events, tourism, heritage, hospitality and business.
Persimmon Homes North Scotland is calling for charities and community organisations in Clackmannanshire to put themselves forward for support through the company’s charitable giving scheme. The call to action was launched with the help of Clackmannanshire Council leader, Cllr Ellen Forson, who
Plans for more than 80 homes overlooking Edinburgh Harbour have been recommended for refusal on a series of grounds, including flood risk. Put forward by Wilson and Gunn Architects on behalf of Edinburgh Marine Holdings, the plans for one, two and three-bedroom flats, three houses and nine comm
Fair City Munchkins Day Nursery in Perth has received a generous donation of materials and handmade play items from Persimmon Homes North Scotland, helping to transform its construction-themed play area for local children. The initiative was led by Bexs Thompson, a customer care coordinator at Persi
Scotland’s Just Transition Commission is holding a major national summit today, with the aim of establishing common ground on how a low carbon economy can be built most fairly.
Cruden Homes has submitted a planning application for a housing development overlooking Ayr Racecourse.
Persimmon West Scotland’s Annick Grange development in Irvine has scooped its third major industry award in just over a year, cementing its reputation as one of the highest-quality housing sites in the country.
A 700 m section of the Back Burn (also known locally as the Conland, Coul and Balbirnie Burn) has been restored to follow its original course at Coul Den Reservoir, Glenrothes, boosting biodiversity and nature and bringing benefits to local communities.
The Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr has received a major facelift as part of its exciting refurbishment programme.
Hub East Central Scotland, the public sector development partner for the delivery of community facilities, has appointed Jayne MacLennan as its new chair. Ms MacLennan brings extensive board-level and executive experience from across the property, infrastructure, and construction sectors. A Chartere


