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Perth surveyor Louisa Robertson has been crowned Valuation Surveyor of the Year at the RICS Matrics Surveyor Awards, which honours the achievements of up-and-coming surveyors across the UK.

Scotland's hotel sector is experiencing a surge in investment, with Q3 2024 figures having reached £110 million, a 150% increase on the five-year quarterly average of £44m, according to Colliers. This brings the year-to-date total to £200 million, an 18% rise compared to 2023. Coll

Forth Ports Limited has appointed Stuart MacGregor as chief financial officer and as a member of the group’s main board. He brings a wealth of expertise to the role, with a career spanning over 30 years in the international drinks and UK house building sectors, in financial leadership, strateg

Commercial property company HFD is expanding its Ospa brand of serviced offices following the acquisition of Mercury House at Strathclyde Business Park. The circa 65,000 sq. ft. office – originally built by HFD in 1990 – was bought from London Metric in a multi-million-pound deal, which

A planning application for the refurbishment of the Calton Square office building, currently home to Baillie Gifford until 31 December 2025, has been granted subject to conditions by the City of Edinburgh Council.

Housebuilder Campion Homes is celebrating the formal completion and handover of its Charleston development in Dundee.

Tenants have praised a new £4.8 million housing development in Edinburgh. The Rowanbank development, in the Corstorphine area of the city, consists of 33 flats for social rent with Wheatley Homes East. 

A woman who delayed the construction of a 5G mast by parking her car over the spot where the foundations were due to be laid said she would "park my car there again" to stop the mast's installation.

The largest procurement ever undertaken by Scottish Water has been launched to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment. Firms are being invited to bid to be involved in a ground-breaking enterprise-style approach to enhancing Scotland’s wate

Community views are being sought on plans to redevelop an industrial site in Edinburgh's Bonnington district into a mixed-use development.

First Minister of Scotland and MSP for Perthshire North John Swinney MSP saw the good progress being made on the construction of the new Perth High School building last week.

Perth and Kinross Council is continuing to work with the owner of a former launderette in Blairgowrie to improve the appearance and safety of the site. The building in Emma Street was destroyed by a fire in October 2022. Fencing and signage were put in place to limit access and secure areas of publi

Bathroom and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has added an Aberdeen branch to its UK network, ensuring nationwide delivery within six weeks of a commercial order being placed. The launch marks a key milestone in the Glasgow-based company’s growth plans, enhancing its ability to serve commerc

James Anderson has joined the board of plant hire firm GAP Group as its managing director of the north. In his new role, James will oversee the Plant and Tools, Non-Mech, and Welfare Divisions across Scotland, the North East, and North West of England.

McLaughlin & Harvey is the latest organisation to sign the Buy Social Pledge, an initiative that empowers businesses to use their purchasing power for social and environmental good across Scotland’s communities.