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Construction work has started on two new drive-through Starbucks and Greggs outlets in Dalkeith. Councillor Peter Smaill, the Provost of Midlothian, took part in a socially distanced sod-cutting ceremony at the Hardengreen site yesterday to officially mark the commencement of work.

Work is now under way to build the new Reston station in the Scottish Borders. Following successful completion of preparatory work, primarily diverting an existing water main, the team on site have now started work to create the embankments for the new station platforms.

McGill is to deliver a plumbing and heating package for InverTay Homes across its multiple new-build housing development sites in Dundee.

The Scottish Government should carry out a review of planning policy and practice to ensure that the concept of 20 minute neighbourhoods becomes a golden thread running through the planning system, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has said. It comes as Scotland embarks on efforts to rebuild

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has engaged Turner Services to deliver its reactive and void maintenance contract. Turner Services will start to deliver the three-year contract from April 1 and will continue to deliver high levels of service to WSHA tenants and customers it has 

Construction work has commenced on 71 homes at Miller Homes’ new development at Bertha Park in Perth. The project off Geddes Avenue will comprise of a mix of three, four and five-bedroom homes and becomes the first development in the East of Scotland to boast a full portfolio of Mill

The 20th anniversary of Scottish Housing News this month has also been marked by Wheatley Group chief executive Martin Armstrong. “Scottish Housing News provides an indispensable daily digital update on developments across the sector. Its essential news service and insightful commentary are a

Stewart Milne Group, the home builder and timber systems manufacturer, has been awarded the 2021 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK regions for the third consecutive year. The awards, run by specialist market research company In House Research, carried out customer surveys and fo

Ayrshire Housing has lodged a planning application for 22 houses at Queen’s Terrace on the edge of Maybole.

The Scottish Government has announced that the Royal Town Planning Institute Scotland (RTPI Scotland) will be an early delivery partner for its Digital Planning transformation programme.

Blackwood has officially opened the doors to a collection of 24 homes fitted with cutting-edge technology which transforms lives.

Housebuilder Barratt Developments Scotland has pledged to support the nation’s recovery from the pandemic with a £57,500 investment in employability and education. Eight charities spanning the length and breadth of Scotland have been selected to receive a share of the funds, which aim to

Barclays is issuing a scams warning focused on the 26,525 property and construction companies based in Scotland. Data released by the bank has revealed that scams targeting businesses increased by almost a third (31%) in January and February, when compared with last year.

A first glimpse has been revealed of what people living in Leith up to 700 years ago might have looked like.

Regeneration business Peel L&P and Clyde Mission, led by the Scottish Government, will provide substantial funds towards the repairs of the iconic Finnieston Crane, following the agreed sale to community interest company Big Cran Co.