Edinburgh

Edinburgh office development, Port Hamilton, is set to undergo a major transformation into a cutting-edge workplace, supported by a £135 million funding package from HSBC UK. Occupied by Bank of Scotland-owner Lloyds Banking Group, the building will be refurbished to the highest sustainability

The Royal High School Preservation Trust has appointed Turner & Townsend as project manager and contract administrator for the transformation of Edinburgh’s historic Royal High School into the new National Centre for Music. The landmark project on Calton Hill will breathe new life into the

Network Rail will carry out improvements to drainage infrastructure on the railway between Bathgate and Edinburgh next month, helping to boost performance and keep services reliable for passengers.

Plans for a major data centre on the site of the former Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters in west Edinburgh have been unanimously rejected, despite planning officers recommending approval. Members of the City of Edinburgh Council’s development management sub‑committee refused consent for t

Lovell has opened its South Queensferry development to local young people, recently welcoming 51 pupils from Echline Primary School to the site and supporting work experience opportunities.

A major development in Leith by CCG Homes has been purchased by the City of Edinburgh Council in a £30.5 million deal that will see it repurposed to deliver a much-needed mix of affordable housing tenures.

The development of Scotland’s National Centre for Music in the former Royal High School building on Calton Hill in Edinburgh has reached a major milestone with the appointment of Robertson Construction Central East as construction partner in a £47 million contract.   The Category A

Plans to demolish the former Scottish Law Commission building in Edinburgh to make way for a student accommodation development have been approved.

The future of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s flagship glasshouse redevelopment is facing renewed uncertainty after projected costs for the Edinburgh Biomes programme soared to £243 million, more than triple the original estimate.

A major student accommodation project on Causewayside has been recommended for approval, paving the way for the demolition of the former Scottish Law Commission building and its replacement with a six‑storey development.

Budget hotel brand Mollie’s Motels has submitted plans for its first Scottish development — a 207‑bed US‑inspired hotel and diner on the southern edge of Edinburgh Park.

A £21 million contract for retrofit and upgrades at Craigmillar and Peffermill Court in Edinburgh has been recommended for approval.

Build-to-rent developer Cullross Living has unveiled proposals for a new project at Western Harbour, Edinburgh.

Brown + Company, the York-based architecture practice, has expanded north with the launch of a new Edinburgh office led by architect Rob Miller. The studio’s move into the Scottish capital marks a significant milestone for the practice.

Edinburgh's office market is poised for greater activity through 2026, with improving confidence allowing many occupiers to actively plan their next moves, according to property services firm JLL.