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Network Rail will soon begin £200,000 worth of essential repairs to the footbridge at Burnside station.

A proposal to demolish a derelict Borders farm cottage believed to date back to the early 1600s has been refused amid concerns it would set an “unwelcome precedent” for countryside development. Julia and James Campbell had applied to Scottish Borders Council for permission to knock down

A proposal to build four new homes near Bridgend on Islay has been approved by Argyll and Bute Council. The application, lodged by Donald Baker, covers land to the southeast of Neriby Cottage and includes the creation of new vehicle access. No public objections were submitted during the planning pro

BAM’s UK construction operations have returned to profit after a year of tighter bidding discipline, stronger project delivery and rising activity across both the building and civil engineering markets. The wider Royal BAM Group reported a 10% rise in revenue for 2025, with the UK and Ireland

Cala Homes (North) has supported Aberdeen City Ladies FC’s Under-10s 7v7 Whites team with the donation of brand-new football kits, ahead of their season kicking off in March.

Demolition of the Arran Mall in Ayr is set to begin on 23 February 2026. The buildings to be demolished include the three-storey concrete office block on Alloway Street and the single storey mall and retail units behind.

Persimmon Homes has been named as a finalist in the Large Apprentice Employer of the Year category, sponsored by SSEN Transmission, at this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Awards in association with SP Energy Networks.  

Plans to bring a long-vacant landmark building in Galashiels back into active use have taken an important step forward, with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) confirming the purchase of the property.

A former Glasgow presbytery could be transformed into student accommodation under newly submitted plans. The proposals, lodged on behalf of restaurateur Hajar Salih, would see the empty presbytery opposite St Roch’s Catholic Church converted into 13 student bedrooms with en-suite facilities.

Kelvin Properties has secured an £18.8 million development facility from Bank of Scotland to fund the construction of its first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Glasgow’s West End.

Planning consent has been granted for the Bingally 400/132kV substation – a key element of SSEN Transmission’s proposed upgrade of the Beauly to Denny overhead line.

Network Rail has successfully completed £4 million worth of upgrades across the Inverclyde line, delivering major improvements to bridges and supporting structures along the route.

Aberdeenshire Council has launched a new Energy Development Charter to guide developers of large-scale energy projects on how they can increase positive impacts for communities and local economies.

A state-of-the-art new business space was officially marked as complete this week at one of Ayrshire’s major sites for business and industry – i3 in Irvine.

Significant progress has been made in the refurbishment and recommissioning of Bucksburn Swimming Pool, with construction works now well underway.