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Six law firms have joined together to launch a new training programme designed to support early‑career lawyers and paralegals entering the Scottish real estate sector. The initiative, developed and delivered by professional support lawyers at Addleshaw Goddard, Burges Salmon, DWF, Lindsays, Morton

Watkin Jones has reported a solid first half of the financial year, with operating profits expected to match last year’s performance despite a slowdown in transactional activity. In a trading update for the six months to 31 March 2026, the build‑to‑rent and PBSA specialist said operational

A volunteer-led wellbeing project in Stewarton has received a £4,000 donation from Persimmon Homes West Scotland to support its ongoing work tackling loneliness, improving mental health, and providing practical support to local people. Thrive in Stewarton provides free, accessible activities f

The Highland Council has entered into a major funding agreement with SSEN Transmission to support the purchase and development of a strategically important site in Inverness.

Govanhill Housing Association has approved a £1.36 million refurbishment contract for 97 Westmoreland Street, one of the area’s most neglected tenement blocks, marking a major milestone in one of Scotland’s most ambitious community-led regeneration initiatives in recent decades.

Energy and heating specialist David Hilton will be among the speakers at this year’s Homebuilding and Renovating Show in Glasgow, taking place on 9 and 10 May at the SEC, where he will lead discussions on retrofit and home heating upgrades as pressure continues to build on the UK’s exis

A Luton entrepreneur who built a £2 million business from discarded doors is set to receive a King’s Award for Enterprise – while standing in a skip, the very place his company began.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has secured an Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC) detailed planning consent from Fife Council for 87 new affordable homes at Whitefields in North Dunfermline, marking a further major milestone in the delivery of Phase 1 of this transformational new commun

Ogilvie Construction celebrated a strong showing at this year’s Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Awards Scotland, securing three accolades that recognise excellence in considerate construction across its projects.

A new industry-wide fundraising initiative has been launched to support children’s hospice care in Scotland, with the introduction of the SPIFOX Charity Fundraising Champion of the Year award.

Housebuilder Cruden Homes has been named a finalist in four categories at the Scottish Home Awards, recognising the company’s continued strength and performance in Scotland’s housebuilding sector. Cruden has been shortlisted for Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 Units), reflecting

Maxim Park at Eurocentral has announced that Wills Bros, a family-owned civil engineering firm is expanding its operations at the site, supporting future growth, as momentum continues at Scotland’s largest business community.

Commercial property practice Ryden has continued the strategic growth of its building consultancy and project management division with the appointment of Roddy Morrison as Partner, further strengthening one of the firm’s key service lines. Roddy Morrison joins Ryden in a dual role, bringing ex

Rural champions across Inverness and the Highlands are being urged to step forward as nominations open for the 2026 Helping It Happen Awards – with a major new £10,000 prize marking the awards’ milestone 10th year. Organised by Scottish Land & Estates and generously sponsored b

As part of its wider separate business initiative, Robertson Group has announced the rebrand of its Facilities Management business as RFM and appointed Adrian Mole as chief executive officer, RFM. Adrian Mole has worked at Robertson for the last eight years, most recently as Executive Managing Direc