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The joint venture delivering the district heating network in Midlothian is to work with Powering Futures and Edinburgh Science to deliver a skills programme that aims to connect with 1,000 young people in 2024.

A suite of new resources has been launched to help schools adapt their grounds to tackle the climate emergency. The resources – created by Learning through Landscapes and Architecture and Design Scotland – are aimed at both individual schools, as well as designers and local authorities.

An innovative pilot programme that gives Scottish school pupils the opportunity to become involved in the development of their village has been deemed such a success that a second edition is set to be launched later this year, benefitting more than 100 young people. Winchburgh Developments Limited,

Investment manager Downing LLP has successfully concluded an investment to acquire the land and associated lease income related to a c.200MW operational onshore wind farm in the Scottish Highlands. This investment was made by Downing Sustainable Investment, a bespoke investment vehicle for UK charit

Lintel Trust, the small but resilient charity specialising in housing community support, is thrilled to announce the return of the Great Big Lintel Jam Night, a fun-filled night of live music, networking, and fundraising for community projects improving lives. The Lintel Jam Night started in 2014 an

Kilmac has been awarded a major new contract by Ardent Group to deliver the groundworks and infrastructure works for a new housing development in Blackridge. The project will involve the construction of:

Construction has started on Caledonia Housing Association's development of nine new homes at Berryknowe Avenue, Chryston, North Lanarkshire.

The Highland Council has revealed that the Stratherrick and Foyers Community Council Local Place Plan is the first to be registered in the Highland Council development plans area. Following its validation in accordance with the Scottish Government requirements, the Stratherrick and Foyers Local Plac

Dr Thomas Bone CBE, the last living principal of Jordanhill College which was once housed in the iconic David Stow building in Glasgow’s West End, made a return to his old stomping ground in the parklands of Jordanhill Park to unveil and officially open a new apartment building which has been

Culloden Road in Inverness will close for five weeks to enable Network Rail to make repairs to a railway bridge.

Jim Henry, founder of leading Northern Ireland construction company Henry Brothers, has been recognised for his lifetime dedication and contribution to the industry at the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) Excellence Awards 2023. Jim Henry received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his commit

Hundreds of primary pupils across South Lanarkshire are being given a free copy of a new children’s book, following a donation from homebuilder Persimmon West Scotland. ‘Cones and Building Homes’ was commissioned by Persimmon Homes and written by author Chris Madeley. The book is p

​Efforts to save Leith’s much-loved Lindsay Road Bridge (also known as Pride Bridge) have moved a step closer thanks to a funding award through Sustrans’ Places for Everyone programme. The 1930’s bridge, originally built for vehicular traffic, was closed off to motor vehicles in

A new free eCourse has been developed in partnership with Build UK and fire industry experts, with the aim of improving the sector’s knowledge of fire safety measures in buildings. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 and subsequent inquiry, the industry has worked hard to increase saf

Golf superstar Tiger Woods and pop star Justin Timberlake have announced plans to open a new high-end sports and entertainment bar in St Andrews. Situated just steps away from the Old Course, the bar will occupy the space belonging to the New Picture House Cinema on North Street.