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Proposals for a 394-bedroom student scheme set to go to committee on Wednesday have received the backing of local councillors and a local community group. Property developer Harrison Developments is seeking to deliver purpose-built student accommodation at Westfield Road, Gorgie, which will serve to

Miller Homes teamed up with 2019 BBC MasterChef finalist, Jilly McCord, to host an exclusive event at its Bothwellbank development in Bothwell last weekend. Locals, househunters and buyers were served brunch canapés in the showhome’s kitchen and heard Jilly’s top tips fo

Marshall Construction has been appointed as principal contractor for the first two phases in the redevelopment of the former Pilmuir Works in Dunfermline following a “comprehensive negotiation process”.

The combined property firms of BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNP PRE) and Strutt & Parker have appointed two directors in new senior roles within the Scottish business. Gary Murphy has joined BNP PRE as head of valuation, based in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Residential development specialist Natalie Simp

A commercial property landlord has been granted a court order requiring a tenant to leave the premises after a judge ruled that the notice to terminate the lease, which gave a period of just under six months, was valid under common law.

UK developer Watkin Jones has signalled confidence in the student accommodation markets in Edinburgh and Glasgow with the release of its development pipeline. The group has secured development agreements for two purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sites with new client CA Ventures, a Chicago-

Will Scarlett from Scarlett Land and Development gives his take on the £80 million Skyliner build-to-rent development in Leith and the further regeneration of Edinburgh’s East End. The regeneration of Leith, Edinburgh and the East End continues apace after the exciting news that S1 Devel

Highland Council has decided not to proceed with a new affordable housing project adjacent to the Merkinch Nature Reserve amid concerns from the community. The local authority had proposed to build 35 homes in the recreational field behind the Merkinch Nature Reserve and Carnarc Crescent in Invernes

Morrison Construction has provided new views of its £16 million Ayr Grammar Primary School and Archive and Registration Centre project as the crane arrived on-site for the installation of roof windows.

Madras College pupils present and future had their spades at the ready to mark a key milestone on the way to having a new school building.

Argyll & Bute Council’s decision to focus road maintenance budgets on improving roads classified as being in ‘amber’ condition as well as those flagged as ‘red’ has been backed by an audit review panel.

Morton Fraser’s Elspeth Carson asks whether the rise of city centre living and office developments could spell the end for the edge of town business park. Much has been written currently about the future of town centre retail and edge of centre retail parks, but many edge of centre business pa

The Scottish Government has set out a finalised policy of no support for unconventional oil and gas (UOG) development in Scotland.

The rain failed to dampen the spirits of players at a golf day for the John Hartson Foundation at Harburn Golf Club in West Calder, sponsored by housebuilder Walker Group.

Grampian Construction Training Group held the first in a series of construction, engineering and building services challenges, designed to highlight the varied and exciting careers within the north east construction industry.