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A long-standing community benefits policy has created dozens of employment opportunities, apprenticeships and openings for work experience through major Dundee construction projects, councillors will be told next week. Members of the city governance committee will hear that a wide-ranging building p

The average price for a property in Scotland saw a marginal decrease in September compared to the previous month but was an increase of 2.5% when compared to September 2022.

A planned maintenance project involving replacement windows will support the safety and security of Yorkhill Housing Association tenants for many years to come thanks to their 40-year lifespan.

Building work resumed this week at Loreburn Housing Association’s development at The Garrick, Stranraer. Work on the flagship development ceased back in April 2023 when the site’s main contractor, Stewart & Shields, announced its liquidation, leaving Loreburn with an unfinished devel

Glasgow City Council is developing new planning guidance for tall buildings in the city centre which will guide decisions on their design and location.

Less than two weeks since Scotland’s capital city declared a housing emergency, over 200 representatives from across the home building sector and associated stakeholder organisations will meet in Edinburgh today to discuss how to meet the country’s housing needs. Attending the annual con

A property lawyer who quit her job to become a full-time animal psychic has said she is now happier and earning more money. Nikki Vasconez charges $550 for an "animal communication session" in which she purports to speak with any animal, living or dead, for up to 90 minutes.

Plans have been submitted for a new primary school for the Hawkhill area of Winchburgh.

Ardgowan Distillery, Inverclyde's zero-carbon whisky producer, has commenced construction on its £20 million facility, hailed as the "cathedral of whisky". Inverkeithing-based Muir Construction will deliver the first build phase which is expected to last 12 months and will see the completion o

Independent housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) Ltd has strengthened its team with the appointment of Liz Hamilton as senior land and planning manager. The Glasgow-based housing developer delivers high quality and energy-efficient affordable homes across Scotland and also builds luxury properties for t

A marina on the Isle of Bute is expecting to save up to 90% in its electricity costs while cutting its carbon emissions by 25% within a year. Port Bannatyne Marina Limited has secured £29,350 investment from Highlands and Island Enterprise (HIE).

An agreement for Midlothian Council to buy land for the replacement of Beeslack Community High School is at an advanced stage, the local authority has said. The council is in final negotiations with the University of Edinburgh to buy the site within the university’s Easter Bush Campus.

A £3.2 million community hub in Glasgow has been given the green light.

A Highland cottage once owned by disgraced television presenter Jimmy Savile could finally be demolished under fresh plans to replace the building with a new home. Allt-Na-Reigh near Ballachullish in Glencoe has been subjected to continued vandalism despite also being the previous home of mount

Volunteers in West Kilbride are celebrating following a donation from Persimmon West Scotland.