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An Ayrshire apprentice who has already made history in the construction industry has now been crowned the best apprentice at one of the UK’s largest housebuilders. Chantelle Muir, 24, from Ayr, was named Apprentice of the Year at Persimmon Homes’ annual Excellence Always Awards, held at

Colleagues from Taylor Wimpey West Scotland have raised £4,115 for charity after taking part in the homebuilder’s annual fundraising event.

A community facility in South Lanarkshire is set to benefit from lower energy costs and reduced carbon emissions after major renewable energy funding supported the installation of solar panels and battery storage technology.  

Cala has donated furniture from former showhomes across Aberdeen to local social enterprise, Magpie. Aberdeenshire-based social enterprise Magpie is set to find new homes for furniture previously on display at spectacular showhomes across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced ten outstanding buildings as winners of its annual awards programme, recognising the very best in Scottish architecture. As this year’s list of winners demonstrates, the RIAS Awards recognise all types and sizes of architec

Highland councillors have agreed to take forward a new planning policy aimed at reducing light pollution across the region.

Oregon Timber Frame has completed the final phase of a major factory expansion in the Scottish Borders as it scales operations to support continued growth. The £25m investment followed the acquisition of the business by Barratt Redrow in 2022. Since then, the company has built a modern office

Tilbury Douglas has teamed up with its supply chain partners to successfully deliver a series of goodwill improvement works at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, creating calming environments for patients and their families during treatment.

Maraen Port of Nigg has awarded the construction contract for its Eastern Inner Dock Quay (EIDQ) to McLaughlin & Harvey, marking the start of a significant new phase of infrastructure development at one of the UK's leading energy ports. The EIDQ represents a total investment of over £30 mi

A Scottish Government scheme that will provide first-time buyers with a £10,000 contribution towards a deposit on their first home will open the first round of applications by the end of June.

Center Parcs has appointed the first contractors to support the initial construction phase of its new Scottish Borders village, marking another important step forward for the £450 million development.

Rettie’s Town and Country team has seen strong growth across East Lothian and Midlothian over the last year, with the Andrew Smith-led team completing 91 sales with property values ranging from £125,000 to £2.5 million.   The property firm continues to strengthen its specialis

Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, has donated 125 official shinty balls from the 2025 Camanachd Cup to Newtonmore Primary School, celebrating the community’s success and inspiring the next generation of players. The donation follows a landmark victory for Newtonmore Shinty Club, wh

A £20 million project is underway to upgrade the overhead power lines on Scotland’s original electrified railway. 

CODE Concepts, the Edinburgh-based boutique hotel and capsule hostel operator, has officially opened The Pend, a new social, events, community and coworking space located on historic Old Fishmarket Close, in the heart of the Old Town.