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After another year of impressive achievement, SELECT is now looking forward to marking its 125th anniversary in style in 2025 as it celebrates its founding as the world’s oldest electrical trade association.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors managing partner Steve Barnett attended Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) Development Day at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. The visit to meet up with the boccia community and National Development coaches Peter McGuire (brother of Stephen, gold medal winner at the Paris 2024

The new Falkirk Town Hall could have a transformational impact with 300,000 more people visiting the town centre, and £84.5 million in growth and jobs over the next 25 years, according to an update report to elected members.

Work has started on a £350,000 streetscape project in the heart of Lanark town centre.

A range of improvements are about to be introduced between Montgarrie and Alford as Aberdeenshire Council develops a new active travel route.  The existing path will be closed for construction at the end of January to enable the route to be widened, surfaces improved and a new footbridge instal

A metal treatment company in Moray has embarked on a multi-million-pound project aimed at preserving and improving its operations in Elgin. Highland Metals Limited, trading as Highland Galvanizers, is upgrading buildings, equipment and infrastructure at is premises in the town’s Pinefield Indu

Wheatley Homes East has handed over 25 new homes to delighted tenants in the Rosewell community of Midlothian. The social landlord part-funded the development, with an additional £2.7 million from Scottish Government grant funding.

Edinburgh World Heritage has appointed Megan Veronesi as interim director.  She steps into the role previously held by Christina Sinclair, who leaves the organisation after four years as director.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has secured planning permission from West Lothian Council for its final 112 new homes, off Calderwood Road in East Calder.

A Perth and Kinross charity has unveiled a new accessible minibus, made possible by a £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland and contributions from other generous donors. The minibus will support the Starfish Way programme, an initiative by the Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh

Diners are encouraged to book a table at The Baby Grand as soon as possible before the Glasgow piano bar and restaurant closes at the end of January ahead of demolition.

Plans for new community sports and leisure facilities in the Falkirk Council area could take a crucial step forward this month as councillors consider approving phased investment in Bo’ness and Denny and the development of a detailed business case for extending Braes High School.

Whittam Cox Architects, a design-led architectural practice with a 53-year heritage, has announced the opening of its new office in Scotland. Situated in Dundee, the expansion marks a milestone in the Chesterfield-headquartered practice’s growth strategy and underscores its commitment to deliv

Work is starting on the construction of active travel links across Motherwell town centre.

GRAHAM Building North is marking its partnership with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, with a team of 20 courageous staff members set to take part in a charity skydive this August in Auchterarder.