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Persimmon West Scotland has donated £14,672 to Beatson Cancer Charity, marking the third consecutive year of its partnership with the Glasgow-based cancer care centre. Throughout 2025, Persimmon staff organised a variety of fundraising events, including golf days, bake sales, step challenges,

In line with Taylor Wimpey East Scotland’s pledge to donate £25 to Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station for every home sold and legally completed at its Hawthorn Gardens development, the housebuilder has made its latest contribution of £950, bringing the total raised so far to £

Moray Council has agreed the next steps to take forward the Buckie Harbour Masterplan, marking an important milestone in the project to expand and modernise the harbour for future economic growth.

Scottish Borders Council is continuing work to explore the potential extension of the Borders Railway to Hawick and Carlisle.

Moray Council has unanimously approved plans to relocate Forres Academy to a new, purpose-built school near its current site.

Highland Council has appointed the preferred main contractors for the first construction projects to be delivered under its new Highland Investment Plan (HIP).  Morgan Sindall, Morrison Construction, Robertson Group and Ogilvie will work on seven key multi-million-pound projects across the regi

The Scottish Land Commission has today published a policy roadmap that outlines practical actions to widen land ownership, strengthen local decision-making and unlock opportunities for homes, jobs and climate investment across the country.

Plans for almost 300 new homes on the outskirts of Dumfries have taken a major leap forward, paving the way for Wheatley Homes South’s biggest development in the area. The plans, approved this week by Dumfries and Galloway Council, will see 296 new homes built at Catherinefield Farm, including

A former nurses’ house in Skye has been sold by NHS Highland in order to support efforts to deliver a second phase of community-led affordable housing. The Staffin Nurse’s Cottage in Clachan, which is almost 100 years old, has been bought by Staffin Community Trust (SCT).

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a public consultation on its proposal to designate the archaeological remains of the pavilion at the site of the first Hampden as a scheduled monument. Hampden was the first purpose-built football ground in Scotland and one of the earliest to be built

A new £400,000 pilot fund has been launched to support pioneering projects that help organisations owning Scotland’s cultural and creative buildings respond to climate change.

West Lothian Council will invest £145 million in schools, community facilities, roads, parks and other assets to support the delivery of essential services over the next seven years. Councillors approved the capital investment plan at their meeting on Tuesday 24 February 2026. The council

Local residents trying to save a historic New Town street from a 544-bed “super hostel” have met face-to-face with one of Scotland’s most senior planning appeal officials. Residents and neighbours gathered in solidarity on Atholl Crescent as a Reporter from the Scottish Government&

SSEN Transmission has submitted appeals to the Scottish Government's Planning and Environmental Appeals Division following decisions by Angus Council and the Highland Council to refuse consent for the proposed Emmock and Carnaig 400kV substations.

Homebuilder Cala Homes (East) is calling out for local charities, community groups and organisations in the coastal village of Aberdour to apply now for support through its Hillside Gardens’ Community Pledge initiative, ahead of its eagerly awaited Hillside Gardens development launch later thi