News

The Highland Council’s Employability team has announced details of the first Highland-wide virtual jobs fair to highlight new job opportunities that will run from the 11 to the 15 November during Scottish Careers Week 2024. The week-long virtual event is being delivered by the Local Employabil

A partnership between Dundee City Council and a local charity has been agreed this week which will see an ageing community centre demolished and replaced with a new building. The current Kirkton Community Centre will be closed and razed to pave the way for the purpose-built facility on the same site

Aberdeen-headquartered construction industry consultancy McLeod + Aitken has undergone a management buyout (MBO), in a deal worth over £10 million. Existing directors Graeme Beaton, Mark Hirst, Alistair Seel and Grant Jamieson have assumed control from Duncan Moir, Mike Shirreffs and Matt

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) has been reappointed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide legal services in Scotland. Having acted for it for over 22 years, the firm has built a strong relationship with the MoD in Scotland and has been directly awarded this exclusive contract to continue to

Work is now well underway on the latest North Ayrshire Council housing development in the Garnock Valley.

Groups in South Queensferry have the opportunity to apply for up to £1000 of funding for local projects, thanks to a new initiative between Queensferry & District Community Council (QDCC) and Cala Homes (East).

A unique project which puts Google Street View users at the heart of renewable energy projects has been launched. From a hydropower plant deep beneath a mountain to the top of a wind turbine, Scottish Renewables’ Renewables360 is a global first-of-its-kind. 

A housebuilding firm has been fined after instructing workers to carry out land clearance which obstructed and damaged a large active badger sett.

East Renfrewshire Council has confirmed a revised completion date of summer 2025 for its Aurs Road improvement project. 

Deputy first minister Kate Forbes has confirmed £10 million in funding from the Scottish Government through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for the ambitious Destination Tweed programme. Whilst the overall programme is made up of 13 projects, the £10m from the Borderlands Inclusive

Turnberry Homes has appointed Amanda Keenan as commercial director as the company continues to expand its developments across the west of Scotland. Ms Keenan brings over 20 years of experience in the housing sector, having worked for major developers, including CALA Homes and Persimmon.

INSUREPAIR, the all-trades insurance reinstatement firm, has stepped up its sustainability drive by taking delivery of its first electric car.

Balfour Beatty has appointed Rudolph (Rudy) Wynter as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2024. Rudy has over 35 years’ experience in the gas and electricity industry where he has served in many leadership and senior operational roles with his most recent roles as president, N

Real estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its Scotland Industrial and Logistics team with the appointment of Bryce Stewart, who joins as a senior director at the company’s Edinburgh office. Stewart brings more than 30 years’ experience operating in the Scotland markets and has held senio

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is launching its biannual Master Builder Awards. The Awards celebrate high-quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service and building excellence delivered by Master Builder companies all across the UK.