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Construction firm The JR Group has reached a milestone in the development of an affordable housing development in the Glen Albyn area of Kirkcaldy as the 18th timber kit has been erected for the 49 new homes planned. The framework is the first milestone for the extensive development project, wh

Plans have been revealed for a 59-home housing development on former industrial land in Coldstream. A Pre-Application Consultation (Pac) document has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council by Simon Smith, of Morpeth-based SinCera Retail Solutions Ltd, for the redevelopment of the old Rutherford

A new affordable housing development in Croftamie is a step closer to being built. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park planners have approved a Matters Specified in Conditions application by Rural Stirling Housing Association for 14 two-storey houses, cottage flats and semi-detached units on gra

The project team behind the flagship PLATFORM_ Glasgow build-to-rent (BTR) development celebrated a significant project milestone at this week’s topping-out ceremony. Contractor, GRAHAM is delivering the scheme on behalf of PLATFORM_, an investor, developer, and operator of BTR communities acr

A woman in the New Town in Edinburgh who painted her door pink has incurred the wrath of locals. Miranda Dickson, 48, departed from the mandated black to paint the front door of her Drummond Place property a shade of Champagne pink, leading to the council threatening her with a £20,000 fine.

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The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is celebrating recognition for efforts at the 10th Festival of Traditional Buildings, held in August 2022, through a parliamentary motion submitted by Gordon MacDonald MSP and received widespread support within the parliament. The motion highligh

Homebuilder Cala Homes (East) has worked in collaboration with Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) to create 22 bespoke pieces of art which will be unveiled within the stunning entrance hallway of their Clocktower apartments at Newington Residences. Cala has worked with ECA to create a brief which will a

Works on the first new-build distillery in the Cairngorms National Park have been completed and the project has been handed over to owners Gordon & MacPhail. Nestled on the bank of the river Spey, The Cairn distillery has been designed to reflect its environment. The design has been inspired by

Occupier and investor demand for commercial property in Scotland fell further, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Commercial Property Monitor. The survey points to a weakening in the market as the prospect of further interest rate rises weigh heavily on the outlo

A new stadium at Aberdeen beach is projected to inject at least £1billion into the local economy over the next 50 years and generate footfall of 38 million. The economic impact of a community sports stadium as the centrepiece in Aberdeen’s beach regeneration has been revealed in a report

Homebuilder Keepmoat has supported K.A.T.S (Kids and Adults Together in Sighthill) with a cash donation to ensure its much-needed services for the people of Sighthill remains. K.A.T.S has resided in the Sighthill Community Centre since 2008, providing nursery, after-school care and community facilit

A planning application has been submitted for a new Scotch whisky distillery at Portavadie on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute. The new whisky distillery will produce high quality single malt whisky, there will also be a visitors centre to take in the beauty of the surroundings. The distillery

Nobleread Ltd has been wound up by the High Court and the Official Receiver has been appointed liquidator of the company.

A community space for men to socialise in Midlothian is using a donation of top soil from Shawfair LLP to good use by harvesting vegetables for its community cafe and for local families in need. Newton Hut is a member of the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association which aims to ensure that all men in