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The Shetland Islands have been connected to the GB electricity grid for the first time following the completion of what is expected to be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK along with a 160-mile-long subsea link to take power generated on its island site to the mainland. Featuring

Infrastructure work by Robertson Civil Engineering (RCE) will begin on site later this year to create the Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub being delivered in a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council.

There is enthusiastic support across Scotland for building the transmission infrastructure the UK requires to reach net zero, according to new polling released by the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

Building materials and construction solutions provider Tarmac has published its annual sustainability report for 2023.

Using waste clay and brick in concrete production could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the UK construction industry, a major new report has concluded. University of Dundee experts, led by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) with funding from Innovate UK, has demonstrated that UK rec

Construction industry charity the Lighthouse Charity has launched a new logo with the help of Plymouth Argyle Football Club and a local building firm. Classic Builders SW Ltd, which operates throughout Devon and Cornwall, partnered with the Wayne Rooney-managed Plymouth Argyle and the Lighthouse Cha

JR Scaffold has completed a milestone project at Gogar Tram Depot in Edinburgh, supporting the over-cladding of its roof.

Perth and Kinross Council has approved the granting of a lease for the non-café parts of the South Inch Pavilion to Fair City Juniors Football Club (FCJFC). The lease will enable FCJFC to convert the vacant central part of the Pavilion into modern changing facilities for sports teams.

This week marked the official opening of the ‘Ionad an Stòir’ or ‘The Storr Centre’ by Skye and Raasay Area Committee chair, Councillor John Finlayson. Councillor John Finlayson said: “I am honoured and extremely proud to officially open ‘Ionad an Stò

Regeneration plans for Glasgow’s former East End Meat Market to become a thriving hub for community, sport and local business have been given a huge boost with the announcement of £ 2.3 million support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Social enterprise company Meat Market Regener

An essential community facility in South Ayrshire will soon be more sustainable thanks to funding through a government scheme.

East Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Leisure Trust (EALT) are hosting a community information session to give members of the public an opportunity to view design proposals for Cultural Kilmarnock, including the refurbishment of the Palace Theatre and Grand Hall complex in Kilmarnock.

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for people’s views on proposals to build two new non-denominational primary schools and nurseries in the city. The plans include both creating new catchment areas and changes to the catchments of nearby existing schools.

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting members of the public to come forward with their suggestions for possible sites for a potential new Mull Campus.

One of Edinburgh’s most surprising artists has collaborated with property developer AMA Homes to bring a new level of creativity to its show homes. Jason Miller, joint managing director of the Charlie Miller hairdressing empire, is known across the globe for his sensational scissor skills.