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MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Royal College Of General Practitioners.

A research report into Scottish homeowners’ needs, challenges, concerns and level of information in terms of increasing the energy efficiency of their buildings has been released for industry professionals, experts and government bodies.

An application for planning in principle has been submitted for the expansion of Portree, the principal settlement of the Isle of Skye, to address the long-term shortage of affordable housing on the island.

An eight-week archaeological survey will start in early February at the site of a major new South Queensferry development.

The number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in planning across Scotland rose by 19% in 2021 to 12,793, new analysis has found. The research, which was undertaken by the British Property Federation (BPF) in partnership with Savills, highlighted that the number of build-to-rent

Ogilvie Construction has completed two phases in the development of new council flats which are part of an exciting programme building 2,000 new council houses across Aberdeen. The development at Wellheads at Dyce is one of nine sites across the city where Aberdeen City Council is building new counc

Financial backing of up to £80 million is being offered to help the Scottish Cluster carbon capture project accelerate its effort to help the nation's just transition to net zero. The investment would come from the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energy Technologies Fund. It is proposed t

Real estate services specialist JLL is championing the benefits of nurturing new talent in the face of external challenges. The firm currently has 13 graduates working between its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices, accounting for more than 10% of its 100-strong team of specialists in Scotland.

A public law and net zero policy development expert has joined law firm Burness Paull. Richard Lockhart was previously general counsel of national infrastructure centre of expertise, Scottish Futures Trust.

The Trump Organisation’s attempts to create a new coastal retreat next to its Turnberry golf resort have been dealt a blow after its bid to change the local planning framework was rejected.

A team of 20 ‘wallunteers’ have been praised for playing a major role in restoring a key feature at one of Scotland’s most historic homes. To date, the group has repointed more than 150 square metres of wall at Bannockburn House, the magnificent 17th century mansion which Bonnie Pr

CALA Homes (West) has completed the site acquisition of land to the east of Woodend House in Houston, Renfrewshire with work scheduled to begin in early 2022.  Designed to meet the local housing need and respect the site’s unique characteristics and biodiversity, this development wil

A two-year equality fund has been launched to make Scottish workplaces, including those in the construction industry, more inclusive and diverse. 

Ardgowan Thistle Football Club has netted a donation of £250 from Bellway Homes Ltd (Scotland West). The club turned to the housebuilder to help pay for the cost of hiring its training pitch at Wemyss Primary School, during the winter shutdown.

A trust that benefits many sports teams in an East Lothian coastal village has been donated a shipping container to help store essential equipment for a number of sports clubs. Prior to receiving the 20-foot unit, the Gullane Sports Development Trust (GSDT) had been forced to use changing facilities