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James David (Jimmy) Mackinnon, a distinguished architect, painter, teacher and much-loved figure in both Dundee and Fife, has died at the age of 93. Remembered as a “unique character” with humour, creativity and a strong sense of community, Jimmy left an enduring mark on the East Neuk vi

Developers have been given the green light to partially demolish the historic Hourstons building in Ayr. LMA Architects was seeking listed building consent to partially demolish the building in Alloway Street - but retain its historic facade.

CBRE Investment Management’s (CBRE IM) ambitious sustainability approach has been fulfilled, with the final BREEAM certification for 30 Semple Street being awarded at the top “Outstanding” level.

Perth & Kinross Council will work to deliver over 1,000 new affordable houses across the area over the next five years, under a plan to be considered by councillors. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for 2026/27 – 2030/31 sets out the investment priorities of the council and its

Cala Homes (West) has completed the purchase of land south of Crawfield Road, Bo’ness, to deliver a new neighbourhood in the popular town.

Regional apprenticeship manager Ian MacPherson is putting his faith where it counts — in his own apprentices. Ian has ordered a new home at Persimmon Homes’ Snowdon Gait development in West Kilbride, and the skilled apprentices he manages will be helping to build it.

An initiative has been launched to unlock a £1 billion offshore wind opportunity for Scottish oil and gas supply chain companies to diversify into renewables. Bowdun, a 1GW offshore wind farm planned 27 miles off Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire from the “ScotWind” leasing round, has la

Stantec and COWI have been engaged to help ascertain whether fixed tunnel transport links can be delivered in Shetland.

The construction of the new Callander Primary School has reached a major milestone as the facility begins to take shape.

Schools across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have benefited from Cala Homes (North)’s pledge to support the communities in which it builds. The housebuilder has conducted several talks to pupils and donated a combined £1,330 to schools in the past academic year.

Persimmon Homes East Scotland has raised £107,000 in a single evening for the Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), the business’s Charity of the Year.

One of Scotland’s longest-established architectural practices has marked its centenary by launching a rebrand of the business. Bracewell Stirling Consulting will now be known as Bracewell, a move that retains the name synonymous with the brand's roots. According to the company, the new identit

A vibrant new activity and community space has officially opened within Ferguslie Park in Renfrewshire, transforming a long-term vacant area into a welcoming hub for local people.

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has launched a new national campaign to push housing supply firmly up the political agenda in the run-up to next year’s Scottish Parliament election. With 693,000 households (28%) identified as being in housing need, 250,000 people on waiting lists, 17,240 househo

Bellway has started work of the delivery of more than 200 new homes at Prince’s Gate in Blindwells, Prestonpans.