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Maraen Port of Nigg has awarded the construction contract for its Eastern Inner Dock Quay (EIDQ) to McLaughlin & Harvey, marking the start of a significant new phase of infrastructure development at one of the UK's leading energy ports. The EIDQ represents a total investment of over £30 mi

A Scottish Government scheme that will provide first-time buyers with a £10,000 contribution towards a deposit on their first home will open the first round of applications by the end of June.

Center Parcs has appointed the first contractors to support the initial construction phase of its new Scottish Borders village, marking another important step forward for the £450 million development.

Rettie’s Town and Country team has seen strong growth across East Lothian and Midlothian over the last year, with the Andrew Smith-led team completing 91 sales with property values ranging from £125,000 to £2.5 million.   The property firm continues to strengthen its specialis

Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, has donated 125 official shinty balls from the 2025 Camanachd Cup to Newtonmore Primary School, celebrating the community’s success and inspiring the next generation of players. The donation follows a landmark victory for Newtonmore Shinty Club, wh

A £20 million project is underway to upgrade the overhead power lines on Scotland’s original electrified railway. 

CODE Concepts, the Edinburgh-based boutique hotel and capsule hostel operator, has officially opened The Pend, a new social, events, community and coworking space located on historic Old Fishmarket Close, in the heart of the Old Town. 

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has reached an important milestone as it progresses plans to establish an office space for a new, publicly-owned energy company.

Following planning approval and listed building consent for the refurbishment and new extensions at Grant Lodge, the historic Elgin landmark moves one step closer to the next chapter in its story. 

Scottish Borders Council has launched a survey to gather information for the next Scottish Borders Local Development Plan. SBC would like to capture experience from residents about the places they live, work, and spend time in the Scottish Borders, as well as asking what residents think should chang

Notes uncovered during refurbishment work at Edinburgh Castle have now been returned to the Crown Room where they were first found. Hidden behind the room’s historic oak panelling, the papers came to light earlier this year as work began to redesign the display of the Honours of Scotland &mdas

A national contract to help Scottish councils source specialist engineering consultancy services has been awarded and is expected to be worth £160 million over four years. Scotland Excel’s second generation Engineering and Technical Consultancy Framework went live on 22 May 2026 and is e

Land, stakeholder and consents specialists Ardent has strengthened its Scottish operations with the appointment of infrastructure and property expert Gavin Falconer as senior associate director.

The intensifying pressure facing Scotland’s housing system has again been highlighted by a series of new Scottish Government statistics showing falling new supply, record demand for social housing, and more than half of homes failing basic quality standards.

Two of Persimmon Homes West Scotland’s most respected employees are retiring after a combined 59 years of service to the business. Alison Paton and Craig Watson are stepping down after careers that have spanned almost six decades and helped shape the company’s growth across Scotland.