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Proposals for a wellbeing destination have been backed by a hat-trick of local organisations in advance of determination by East Ayrshire Council later this week.

Commercial real estate consultant Ryden has appointed Ron Liddell as an associate in its project management team in Aberdeen. With a proven track record of success across several sectors in the construction industry, Ron brings 35 years of extensive experience to Ryden, working previously as a const

Savills has appointed Alistair Wright as investment director in its Edinburgh office in a move to expand its UK investment division. Mr Wright joins from CBRE where he has spent 15 years operating in the UK commercial investment market, advising both purchasers and vendors on transactions, and devel

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is launching its new e-learning programme to help spread some extra Valentine’s Day love and support within the construction industry. The charity’s Wellbeing Academy already offers online tutor-led masterclasses, seminars and onsite tra

The project team behind the £46 million replacement for Peebles High School are to make some revisions to the designs after concerns were raised about the approved plans during community engagement sessions. Scottish Borders Council granted planning permission for the campus in July last year,

Modular building solutions brand Algeco has been appointed as a strategic partner by Galliford Try for the supply of temporary modular buildings for hire.

One of the most influential figures involved in financing the Scottish real estate industry is to receive a leadership award for his outstanding contribution to business next week. Stuart Heslop, formerly managing director of real estate finance at Royal Bank of Scotland, is to receive the award a f

Last year, the Scottish housing market broke the record for £1 million+ sales in a year, with 504 transactions passing the landmark price, according to a new report. The figures from property firm Rettie & Co., who were involved in the sale of more than one in five transactions in excess o

Buyers from public bodies all over Tayside will gather face-to-face for the first time in three years in Dundee next month to meet businesses keen to bid for work. The free Meet the Buyer event will give potential new suppliers the opportunity to talk informally about upcoming contracts, find out ab

A historic military training camp could soon have its key features recognised as scheduled monuments as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced it is seeking views from the public on proposals to designate Stobs Camp in recognition of its national importance.

Aberdeenshire Council has formally accepted the offer of £20 million from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The region’s bid - “Cultural Tides: North Sea Connections in Aberdeenshire” - focuses on the renovation and extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium and the deve

West Scotland MSP Pam Gosal visited Persimmon’s Kelvin Gait development in Kirkintilloch and met with workers and apprentices to hear about the home builder’s investment in East Dunbartonshire and across West Scotland. Kelvin Gait features 84 energy-efficient new homes, ranging from one

Affordable housing specialist Cullross Ltd will host its second community consultation for a residential development on the site of a former Dundee nightclub. The developer is seeking to deliver around 72 flats on the site of the former Oxygen nightclub at 60 Brown Street.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded Category C listing status to a Victorian industrial building in Port Dundas that is subject to a live application for replacement by 60 apartments. A10 Architects has submitted an application on behalf of Weiss Development Co. Ltd to knock do

Your awful ex can now 'almost literally' be full of rubbish, by having a bin truck named in their honour with the help of a UK waste company.