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An extensive consultation with residents and owners in eight Aberdeen city centre multi-storeys has been launched as part of the production of a full options appraisal for the future of the buildings. The consultation, which is online as well as copies available in drop-in sessions, will explore vie

Residents of Russian villages with embarrassing names that mean the likes of slut, boozy and farty are to be granted a reprieve. New legislation proposed in Russia's State Duma would allow local authorities to unilaterally change the names of settlements that are "degrading to the dignity of residen

Heritage bridge works specialist Spencer Group has completed a complex and unique temporary walkway on an iconic bridge near Oban ahead of major work to replace the deck. Spanning Loch Etive, the Grade B-listed Connel Bridge links the villages of Connel and North Connel.

Construction work has begun on a new ship build hall that will transform and enhance shipbuilding in Glasgow.

Secondary school pupils in Clackmannanshire are being invited to have a go at designing an outdoor health and wellbeing space for the region’s new Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School project. The creators of the winning designs will earn the opportunity to shadow and learn from the project’

Planning permission has been granted for a new office block at Glasgow’s Pacific Quay after revisions were made to the original design including the addition of an extra floor. Holmes Miller Architects lodged plans on behalf of Expresso Property in November 2019 to regenerate the&nbs

West College Scotland has opened a new course of fire sprinkler installation training.

Double celebrations have been held at Dynamic Property Services after the firm was crowned ‘Scotland’s Best All Trades Firm’ at the Scottish Home Improvement Awards 2023 for the second year running. The formal black-tie ceremony, which took place on 29th September at Glasgow’

Delighted tenants are loving their stunning views of one of Glasgow’s newest landmarks. Tenants who have moved into Lowther’s new homes at NorthBridge are enjoying some of the best views in the city of the new Sighthill Bridge.

The UK government's potential reduction in stamp duty has sparked calls for similar cuts in Scotland, where the current land and buildings transaction tax (LBTT) imposes higher costs on homebuyers, particularly first-timers and those purchasing properties over £325,000. Estate and letting agen

Work has started to build 75 new homes in the heart of Ayr.

Following seven years of construction the final phase of Places for People’s The Engine Yard in Leith is now open. The iconic former tram depot originally opened in 1898 as the Shrubhill Tramway Workshops and Power Station, the workshops were where Edinburgh’s trams were built and mainta

Council tenants in a Dundee community are in line for a £1.3 million upgrade to the doors and windows in their homes after councillors backed the move yesterday.

Highland Council has received more than 50 objections to a proposal by fashion designer Stella McCartney to build a seafront house close to Mallaig. The 52-year-old daughter of Beatles legend Paul McCartney is looking to erect a coastal property at Glenuig at Commando Rock, south of Arisaig.

Fife Council is proposing to carry out a range of improvements on Leven Promenade to improve its appearance, accessibility and amenity.