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A range of improvements are about to be introduced between Montgarrie and Alford as Aberdeenshire Council develops a new active travel route.  The existing path will be closed for construction at the end of January to enable the route to be widened, surfaces improved and a new footbridge instal

A metal treatment company in Moray has embarked on a multi-million-pound project aimed at preserving and improving its operations in Elgin. Highland Metals Limited, trading as Highland Galvanizers, is upgrading buildings, equipment and infrastructure at is premises in the town’s Pinefield Indu

Wheatley Homes East has handed over 25 new homes to delighted tenants in the Rosewell community of Midlothian. The social landlord part-funded the development, with an additional £2.7 million from Scottish Government grant funding.

Edinburgh World Heritage has appointed Megan Veronesi as interim director.  She steps into the role previously held by Christina Sinclair, who leaves the organisation after four years as director.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has secured planning permission from West Lothian Council for its final 112 new homes, off Calderwood Road in East Calder.

A Perth and Kinross charity has unveiled a new accessible minibus, made possible by a £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland and contributions from other generous donors. The minibus will support the Starfish Way programme, an initiative by the Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh

Diners are encouraged to book a table at The Baby Grand as soon as possible before the Glasgow piano bar and restaurant closes at the end of January ahead of demolition.

Plans for new community sports and leisure facilities in the Falkirk Council area could take a crucial step forward this month as councillors consider approving phased investment in Bo’ness and Denny and the development of a detailed business case for extending Braes High School.

Whittam Cox Architects, a design-led architectural practice with a 53-year heritage, has announced the opening of its new office in Scotland. Situated in Dundee, the expansion marks a milestone in the Chesterfield-headquartered practice’s growth strategy and underscores its commitment to deliv

Work is starting on the construction of active travel links across Motherwell town centre.

GRAHAM Building North is marking its partnership with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, with a team of 20 courageous staff members set to take part in a charity skydive this August in Auchterarder.

People interested in pursuing a career in construction are now able to register to attend Open Doors 2025, which returns 17-22 March.

The Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey MSP will be opening Sustainabuild this month, addressing the serious challenge of closing the Green Skills gap within Scotland’s built environment. Sustainabuild is hosting its first Assembly event in Glasgow on 30th January where, with

Developers willing to tackle Edinburgh’s dearth of prime office space in 2025 will be best placed to capitalise on an impending surge in demand, according to property services firm JLL. Over 700,000 sq ft of office space was transacted in the city in 2024, taking total take up for the year to

Staff at Lochmaben roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles have recently celebrated 235 years of service at the firm. A total of 14 members of the manufacturers’ team were presented with long-service awards, six from the Halleaths site and eight from its Burton site.