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The Scottish Government has unveiled a series of measures aimed at attracting capital investment to support the country's transition to a green economy. At a speech yesterday, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced she will take on a cross-government leadership role as the Scottish Government&r

A new energy centre that will provide heat to thousands of homes across Midlothian opened for the first time yesterday.

A new publication that demonstrates the innovative use of data to support improved place-making has been published following a pilot programme which was applied to three public sector projects.

Two projects delivered by Hub South East for West Lothian Council and East Lothian Council have gained industry and peer recognition this week.

Kincardine Offshore Windfarm Limited (KOWL) and Flotation Energy welcomed members from the Scottish Affairs Select Committee yesterday as part of a fact-finding mission into energy companies in the north east. The 50 MW floating Kincardine offshore windfarm, owned by Dragados S.A., is located 15km o

Fenwick Bowling Club and residents from Inchmurrin Drive, Kilmarnock recently received life-saving equipment donated by Sweco UK.

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