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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.

The Scottish Government has unveiled a series of measures aimed at attracting capital investment to support the country's transition to a green economy. At a speech yesterday, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced she will take on a cross-government leadership role as the Scottish Government&r

The largest procurement ever undertaken by Scottish Water has been launched to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment. Firms are being invited to bid to be involved in a ground-breaking enterprise-style approach to enhancing Scotland’s wate

Perth and Kinross Council is continuing to work with the owner of a former launderette in Blairgowrie to improve the appearance and safety of the site. The building in Emma Street was destroyed by a fire in October 2022. Fencing and signage were put in place to limit access and secure areas of publi

Local residents, businesses, and organisations are being urged to contribute their ideas and identify sites for potential development as Fife Council begins preparations for its next Local Development Plan, Fife’s Place Plan.

In recognition of National Tree Week (23 November—1 December 2024), eight volunteers from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland recently gave up a morning of their usual ‘day’ jobs to plant 550  trees in the new Auldcathie District Park in Winchburgh.   The homebuilder's latest sup

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has made an application for approval of details relating to its Planning Permission in Principle to Midlothian Council to provide a further 214 new homes off Corby Craig Terrace and Reeforts Avenue in Bilston, of which 25% will be affordable.

J3 Advisory highlights the importance of combining building warranties with A-rated deposit protection to enhance financial efficiency and buyer confidence.

Robertson Group has been recognised for taking a responsible approach to fleet management, winning the Sustainable Transport category at this year’s VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards. Now in its 25th year, the awards are delivered by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) a

Following Taylor Wimpey West Scotland’s recent Make Moving Easier show home event at Amble Court in East Kilbride, where visitors were encouraged to visit the development in support of the local charity Share Alike, the housebuilder is delighted to confirm that a £700 boost has been dona

A £3.2 million programme to renew track, refurbish structures and improve drainage on the West Highland Line was completed on time this week.

David Wilson Homes has dedicated a special memorial in Bishopbriggs to honour victims of the Second World War. The housebuilder constructed the memorial at its Boclair Mews development which was built on the site of the former Bishopbriggs High School. Its predecessor, Bishopbriggs Higher Grade Scho

The Construction Leadership Forum’s Sustainable Pricing Sub-working Group has welcomed moves to introduce a new Graduated Pricing Mechanism (GPM) to remove the incentive on suppliers to submit unsustainable low prices in order to compete with other low tenders. In an effort to redress what the

Balfour Beatty has appointed Rudolph (Rudy) Wynter as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2024. Rudy has over 35 years’ experience in the gas and electricity industry where he has served in many leadership and senior operational roles with his most recent roles as president, N

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has raised £750 to support The School Bank West Lothian following its recent Spooktacular show home event at Sibbalds Wynd in Bathgate. The donation will go directly to supporting the charity’s Winter Appeal, which aims to provide warm winter co