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Plans for an £80 million golf course development in Aberdeenshire backed by American golfer Jack Nicklaus have been approved by councillors for a second time. Aberdeenshire Council first approved an application by FM Group for a “world class” golf course near Stonehaven, designed by golfing leg

McLaughlin & Harvey has been appointment by Peterhead Port Authority to help carry out the strengthening and deepening of the north east port. Alongside joint venture partner Boskalis Westminster, the Peterhead Scheme 2 project also entails land reclamation with revetment, widening of the harbou

The A9 Kincraig-Dalraddy as works near completion Road users are now able to drive on the first stretch of new road surfacing to be constructed as part of the A9 Dualling: Kincraig to Dalraddy project – the first project to get underway as part of the Scottish Government’s A9 dualling programme.

Midlothian councillors have ratified the latest Proposed Strategic Development Plan (SES Plan) for Edinburgh and South East Scotland. The move comes after delaying the decision in August because of concerns houses were being built so quickly, supporting infrastructure was not able to keep pace.

Daryl McIntosh Daryl McIntosh advises property managers to be well-prepared ahead of the introduction of new rules next year.

(from left) Liam Doyle, Allied Timber employee; Alistair Shanks, director of Allied Timber; Ian Gillespie, project services manager and Paul Ruston, job coach at the event A lack of advertising costs and filling vacancies with motivated employees are just some of the business benefits awaiting contr

Community owned wind turbine gets green light from Clydesdale Bank Construction of a new wind turbine which will be entirely owned by the local community of Huntly, is now underway after receiving a £2 million support package from Clydesdale Bank.

China's recent obsession with glass tourist attractions has gone round the U-bend with the opening of some see-through treetop public toilets. The BBC reports that the loos, near Shiyan Lake in southern Hunan province, boast panoramas of the surrounding forest’s lush treetops, the silver waters of

Plans for the HALO Urban Park Three local authorities have outlined a number of regeneration projects within ambitious proposals to transform the economic prospects for Ayrshire.

Transport minister Humza Yousaf during yesterday's visit Transport minister Humza Yousaf visited Edinburgh Gateway yesterday to see engineers putting the finishing touches to the new £41 million station.

Councillor Stephen Flynn Aberdeen City Council could have missed out on more than 1,200 affordable homes by not applying developer contributions to student flat builders, it has been claimed.

Scottish Water has announced a new £9 million fund to help create solar power projects at its sites across the country. Four contractors have now been selected to develop, design and install photovoltaic (PV) cells to contribute towards national renewable energy targets. The successful companies ar

Housing minister Kevin Stewart during yesterday’s event In advance of this weekend’s International Day of Older Persons, Scottish housing minister Kevin Stewart has commended BRE for highlighting how assistive technology could help the older generation stay safely in their own homes for longer.

All 305 of Scotland’s historic, traditional thatched buildings have been recorded for the very first time as part of a unique 18-month field work project. Published today, A Survey of Thatched Buildings in Scotland is a full-colour photographic survey of every thatched building across the country,

Southdale Primary School (image credit West Lothian Council) Pupils in West Lothian are enjoying their first weeks in one of Scotland’s most energy efficient primary schools, which was recently completed on time and budget by Ogilvie Construction.