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An online consultation has opened to establish views relating to the existing active travel links within the Tweedbank, Easter Langlee and Melrose Gait vicinity. It seeks to collect public opinion from residents of the surrounding areas and users of the existing routes as to what potential improveme

A new guide outlining how the concept of a 20-minute neighbourhood can be applied in practice has been created by an urban design expert at the University of Dundee.

Architecture Meets Art (AmeetsA), a charitable event created by DoubleS Events in partnership with Collective Architecture, has been launched for 2024. Set for the evening of 7 November 2024, the event, which will again be hosted by BBC presenter and antiques expert Natasha Raskin Sharp, brings arch

Persimmon North Scotland has been announced as the sponsor for track events at this year’s Crieff Highland Gathering for the second year in a row. The annual event, which first began in 1870, is held in the centre of Crieff at the iconic Market Park. The event has a full programme of tradition

Planning decisions in East Ayrshire will now focus more clearly on improving infrastructure, following good design practices, tackling climate change and creating healthier environments for people and nature, thanks to the Council’s adoption of its new Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2).

National housebuilder Barratt Homes has been successful in purchasing a large new site in Livingston from Network Rail Property.

A man who allegedly rubbed his bare buttocks on a public water fountain has been charged with property damage. Police found an incriminating photo after arresting the 56-year-old Tokyo man in connection with a separate incident of public indecency.

In a move securing its long-term future, Edinburgh-based 7N Architects has transitioned to employee ownership. The establishment of an employee ownership trust (EOT) sees founder Ewan Anderson transferring his entire shareholding to a trust representing all 24 employees, embracing a model often like

Principal contractor McConnell said it expects full year revenue to reach £55 million by the end of April 2024 (FY24) after it broke through the £50m turnover mark last month. Revenue growth was 10% higher than forecasted, driven by a strong performance in Scotland, and delivery of signi

Facilities management company OCS has secured a seven-year contract (with options for the clients to extend for up to another two years) to provide total facilities management services to the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). The

Stirling Council has unveiled plans to deliver one of the biggest film studio campuses in Scotland. Seto to be located on the former MoD land at Forthside, Stirling Studios will pave the way for thousands of high-skilled jobs as well as major economic benefits.

David Crosby, a director of Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), is swapping his hard hat for running shoes this weekend as he takes part in the Forth Ultra for charity. The Rosyth-based specialist flooring contractor raises money for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) annually, and a

Described as a “vote of confidence” in Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the world’s largest shipbuilding company, committing each other to pursue opportunities for floating offshore wind pr

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by timber-frame specialists Fleming Homes, returns to the SEC on May 11-12 2024.

Bancon Homes has secured the purchase of land which will see them bring a further 51 new homes to the area.