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East Renfrewshire Council has confirmed a revised completion date of summer 2025 for its Aurs Road improvement project. 

Deputy first minister Kate Forbes has confirmed £10 million in funding from the Scottish Government through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for the ambitious Destination Tweed programme. Whilst the overall programme is made up of 13 projects, the £10m from the Borderlands Inclusive

Turnberry Homes has appointed Amanda Keenan as commercial director as the company continues to expand its developments across the west of Scotland. Ms Keenan brings over 20 years of experience in the housing sector, having worked for major developers, including CALA Homes and Persimmon.

INSUREPAIR, the all-trades insurance reinstatement firm, has stepped up its sustainability drive by taking delivery of its first electric car.

Balfour Beatty has appointed Rudolph (Rudy) Wynter as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2024. Rudy has over 35 years’ experience in the gas and electricity industry where he has served in many leadership and senior operational roles with his most recent roles as president, N

Real estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its Scotland Industrial and Logistics team with the appointment of Bryce Stewart, who joins as a senior director at the company’s Edinburgh office. Stewart brings more than 30 years’ experience operating in the Scotland markets and has held senio

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is launching its biannual Master Builder Awards. The Awards celebrate high-quality craftsmanship, exceptional customer service and building excellence delivered by Master Builder companies all across the UK.

CALA Homes (East) has reached an agreement with BP Pulse to create a new electric vehicle supercharging hub and fuel filling station alongside commercial space for a food retail outlet and restaurant at its Queensferry development.

Edinburgh-based residential and commercial property developer AMA Newtown has confirmed it is the preferred bidder for Summerhall, the arts venue which was faced with a winding up petition at the start of this month. AMA has pledged that the arts will remain a priority in developing a sustainable fu

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has raised £750 to support The School Bank West Lothian following its recent Spooktacular show home event at Sibbalds Wynd in Bathgate. The donation will go directly to supporting the charity’s Winter Appeal, which aims to provide warm winter co

Decisions into planning applications for the final phase of residential development at Bangour Village Hospital site at Dechmont have been delayed for a month.

Tenants have moved into the first ‘net zero ready’ affordable homes to be delivered in Granton Waterfront.

Lovell Homes has marked the start of a new development, at Central Square in Winchburgh 12 miles from Edinburgh, with a sod-cutting ceremony. The mixed-tenure development will feature 176 energy-efficient homes, with 107 for private sale and 69 available for social rent. 

East Lothian Council has lodged a Pre-Application Notice (PAN) for the masterplan to redevelop the former Wallyford Primary School. As part of the planning process, a three-month public consultation will be carried out.

A PhD student has discovered a huge Mayan city by accident centuries after it disappeared under a jungle canopy in Mexico. Archaeologists found pyramids, sports fields, causeways connecting districts and amphitheatres in the southeastern state of Campeche.