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The Lomond Group of estate agencies spanning England and Scotland has unveiled that it has joined forces with Propertymark to deliver a ground-breaking training and development strategy. It has sealed a major new agreement designed to nurture the home-grown talent of its 1,000 people employed across

A planning application has been submitted to East Lothian Council for a proposal to develop a new road to help access the former Cockenzie Power Station site. The purpose of the proposed road would be to assist with access to new substations which have planning consent to be built on parts of the si

Planning permission has been granted to create a new Aberdeen Market which will be a destination venue featuring international-style food and drink outlets.

Chartered fire engineering consultancy Brooker Diamond has strengthened its façade engineering division with four new appointments in response to rising demand. The quartet of hires is part of a strategic growth plan as the Cumbernauld-based business responds to a growing need for its service

Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) has used carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) to rehabilitate pipes on a project near Falkirk.

Aberdeenshire lettings and estate agency DJ Alexander, part of the Lomond Group, has entered into a new partnership deal with Aberdeen football club. Stonehouse, in association with DJ Alexander, has today become a premier partner with Aberdeen FC as part of a new 15-month deal.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has donated £1,000 to local Barrhead charity Include Me 2 Club to support its free community fun day that will take place at Cowan Park in Barrhead on Friday 3 June 2022 to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Edinburgh College has been confirmed as one of six venues across the UK, and the only Scottish college, to host WorldSkills UK 2022 National Competition Finals in November.

Chartered surveyors DM Hall has launched a £500 annual bursary scheme open to any student entering the MSc course in Real Estate Management at the University of Glasgow. The scheme, which will get underway later this year, honours the enduring contribution made both to the profession of survey

Solicitors and estate agents McDougall McQueen has opened its new Midlothian Property Hub in Dalkeith. The Property Hub by McDougall McQueen is a new concept in property services with estate agency at the heart of the business, and a hub providing an integrated approach to everything connected to bu

A man from Colorado has built his son a miniature roller coaster in their back garden. The rollercoaster is 9.5 feet high and 200 feet long, made of wood and PVC pipe. 

West Lothian-based construction company Ashwood Scotland has appointed Archie Meikle as its new chairman. Mr Meikle, 59, who co-founded Ashwood in 1999 with current commercial director David Charman, is relinquishing his position as managing director after 23 years.

Senior pupils from two Highland secondary schools have gained an in-depth understanding of the construction industry thanks to a new immersive training programme. Five students from Dingwall and Charleston Academies recently took part in the three-week Journey into Construction course with Simpson B

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant:  Aberdeen City Council

A decision to refuse plans for an A9 roadside services development outside Dunblane has been upheld by the Scottish Government. Developer GB Grove Ltd had planned to deliver a filling station, HGV truck stop, amenity building with rest area, toilet and shower facilities and two units for u