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Property investment and development company Ark Estates has acquired prominent commercial properties near the Cromarty Firth Freeport area. Ardroy House and Culcraggie House at the Teaninich Industrial Estate, Alness were purchased from the previous owner BT.

Persimmon East Scotland has named Dale Robertson as the recipient of its inaugural Apprentice of the Year award. The new accolade recognises exceptional commitment, skill development, and contribution to the team, highlighting Dale’s hard work and dedication as a key member of the Persimmon Ea

Highland Heritage Woodworks (HHW), a sustainable timber supplier and bespoke carpentry firm, is poised for growth after receiving a £100,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise. The funding supports a £250,000 project to establish a sawmill on the Dunecht Estate in Aberdeenshire, enhancing th

Nelson Monument, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks, is set to temporarily close for the final phase of essential refurbishment works and the reinstallation of its historic Timeball and mast. The refurbishment will include inspection and restoration to the monument's external walls and w

The Association for Project Safety (APS) proudly marked its 30th anniversary with a week-long series of events, celebrating three decades of championing health and safety in design and construction risk management. The week ran from 19th-24th January.

Aberdeen-based construction firm Chap Group has paid tribute to its co-founder Alasdair Shaw Craigie who has died aged 81. Born in January 1943, the distinguished civil engineer passed away peacefully at his home in Bieldside, Aberdeen.

The first Midlothian Council tenants have moved into their new homes at the Bellway Homes development at Shawfair in Danderhall.

Clyde Valley Housing Association has completed the first stage of its transformative development on the site of the former Lanark Grammar School in Lanark.

Glasgow-based architectural practice MAST Architects has joined the growing movement of companies using business as a force for good having announced its certification as a B Corporation.

A purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Edinburgh has been sold for more than £35 million to Legal & General (L&G), in the latest of a series of deals in the sector. Lower Gilmore Place, located in the city’s Fountainbridge area, has been acquired off-market by L&a

A Japanese man has made headlines with his unique property investment strategy which has earned him rental income worth ¥140 million (c. £726,000) from 200 run-down houses he has bought over the past few years. Since childhood, Hayato Kawamura, a 38-year-old from Osaka, has been fascinated

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland's David McClure was among the UK’s top site managers to have been recognised for their dedication to raising standards in house building after winning the most highly regarded competition in the industry.  Organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC)

Detailed plans have been submitted for the construction of purpose-built accommodation in Glasgow city centre.

The flagship Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm project has reached financial close raising more than £3.5 billion of funding, the equal joint owners ESB and Red Rock Renewables announced today. The 1,080 megawatt (MW) offshore wind farm, located in the North Sea 15 kilometres (km) off the Angus coa

An inspiring charity based in West Lothian dedicated to addressing food insecurity and empowering individuals through training and support has been donated £15,000 by the Persimmon Foundation. Since its establishment by the homebuilder in 2015, the Persimmon Foundation has focused on promoting