Law

Scotland needs a planning system which nurtures growth and unlocks the potential of our people and places according to the Scottish Government. So what can we, or should we, expect from the draft planning bill which is expected to be introduced in the autumn, asks Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie’

Andrew Leslie Many housebuilders and property developers hold an unfortunate perception around the extension of Community Right-to-Buy, introduced by the Scottish Government last year.

Green light for Inverclyde Early Years Centre Planning approval has been granted for a new build Early Years Centre in Greenock for Inverclyde Council.

Glasgow City Council approves redevelopment of bridge to Finnieston The red pedestrian footbridge at Glasgow's SEC - nicknamed the 'Smartie Tube' - is to undergo a £5 million upgrade.

Emma Carmichael The Association of Women in Property (WiP) has announced its new central Scotland branch chairman for 2017/18.

North Lanarkshire park's iron-age history comes to life in new play area A spectacular iron-age crannog will be the centrepiece of a new play facility being installed at Drumpellier Country Park.

Contaminated land remediation specialist Environmental Reclamation Services Ltd (ERS) has become Scotland’s latest employee-owned business with all 28 employees now having a stake in the firm. With offices in Bishopbriggs, Edinburgh and Inverness, ERS delivers innovative solutions for the identifi

An Angus building firm boss was spared jail for a second drink-driving offence because his business would suffer. The Courier has reported that Craig Hill from Lunanhead appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court and admitted driving while more than three times the limit in the village of Kingsmuir on Septemb

Kate Primrose Solicitor Kate Primrose outlines what might be expected to happen in Scotland in reference to the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016.

Daryl McIntosh Daryl McIntosh advises property managers to be well-prepared ahead of the introduction of new rules next year.

A man tried to drive home on a 2.5 tonne road roller after a night out drinking, a court has heard. The BBC reports that John Johnston, 27, admitted committing the offence in Dumfries at the weekend.

£1m Castlemilk community centre gets go ahead A new youth and community centre costing just short of a million pounds is coming to Castlemilk after a campaign led by Thenue Housing.

A man was forced to postpone the sale of his home after he realised he had been living next door to the flat he owns. Chris Meyer, 30, planned to sell his three-bedroom Carlisle flat to a buyer for £76,000 three years ago.

Third Don crossing to open in Aberdeen next week The third Don crossing in Aberdeen is to open next week, following months of delays.

Young Scots wanting to pursue studies for a career in civil engineering need not be daunted by the prospect of taking a student loan – thanks to the generosity of a retired Glasgow solicitor.