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The transformation of Inverness Castle into a tourism gateway for the Highlands made further progress this week with the submission for a planning application for new external lighting. Aiming to improve the visitor experience and safety, whilst illuminating the Highland capital’s archite

Significant reform is needed to the way land is brought forward for housing and development if Scotland is to build the houses it needs, according to the Scottish Land Commission. Publishing a review and recommendations to Scottish Ministers about land for housing – the culmination of two year

Around three million homes across the UK could be powered by low carbon hydrogen under new proposals launched by the UK Government. UK business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has set out plans to create a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK over the next decade and beyond. The UK

Kingussie-based flooring and interiors business, Toncam, is reinvesting thousands of pounds back into the business after claiming research and development (R&D) tax credits through R&D tax specialist Access2Funding. A number of projects within the business were identified as being eligible f

Electrical and mechanical contractor McKenna Group has reaffirmed its commitment to enabling the future of the industry with the appointment of a graduate quantity surveyor at its base in Dundee. Michael Crombie, 24, joined the business on a part-time basis earlier this year and went full time

Cultivate Aberdeen, a community initiative that provides Aberdonians with food-growing and sustainable education facilities, has received a £2,000 donation from the CALA Homes community bursary to help purchase vital tools and equipment for its St Fittick’s project in Torry. The St Fitti

Poland is to rebuild a famed pre-war palace in Warsaw that was destroyed by the Nazis. President Duda has signed an act to reconstruct the grand Saski Palace, or Saxon Palace, in central Warsaw that the Nazis blew up during the Second World War, The Times reports.

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) has put out a call for local businesses in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney Islands Council and Shetland Islands Council to attend a free webinar with the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA). “The SPA is looking to create a framework that wor

Construction work began yesterday to create the world’s first rewilding centre at the 10,000-acre Dundreggan Estate in Glenmoriston, between Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye.

The developers of one of the UK’s largest community regeneration projects has made two senior appointments as it gears up for the final delivery of its masterplan. Winchburgh Developments Ltd, which is the lead organisation for the historic West Lothian mining village, has secured Paul Curran

Multi-disciplinary design, engineering and project delivery company BakerHicks has appointed Zac Meadows and Christopher Buck to senior roles to support the company’s continued growth in the life sciences and industry sector. Zac Meadows takes on the new role of operations manager for lif

Core elements of an ambitious final concept design for transforming Edinburgh’s George Street and First New Town (GNT) have been published by the local authority along with an updated future operational plan.

Scottish housebuilder Avant Homes has strengthened its development team with the appointment of Sarah Fenton to fulfil the role of regional development director. Sarah originally began her career at Avant Homes as a trainee surveyor in 2005 and has since gained more than 15 years’ experience i

Taylor & Martin has been appointed by Artisan Real Estate as the factor for its new landmark development, Rowanbank Gardens in Corstorphine. 

Regeneration companies like Clyde Gateway will be key to turning 'think globally, act locally' aspirations into action after COP26, writes Martin McKay. COP26 delegates will be welcomed upon arrival by People Make Glasgow Greener, and when they depart Scotland, it will mark the precise moment t