Edinburgh

CCG has completed an extension to double the capacity of the Junior School dining hall at the prestigious George Watson’s College in Edinburgh. The three month renovation project was delivered to improve the dining experience for pupils, rationalise the kitchen and catering facilities and provide

The last standing reminder of Edinburgh’s rubber mill is to be transformed into a printmaking facility after a grant of £4.5 million was secured from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Renowned for being the birthplace of the Wellington boot, the modern motor car tyre, and the first ever traffic co

Planners have approved £3.5 million proposals to create a new contemporary visual arts space at the City Observatory complex on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill. The creation of a new-build gallery and restaurant will see one of Edinburgh’s most iconic sites open to the public for the first time in its

Plans have been submitted for the construction of a four-star hotel in Edinburgh’s Old Town. The 235-bedroom development will see a number of listed buildings bought back into use, and the space between Victoria Street and the Cowgate developed.

Around six million documents will be considered as evidence by the Edinburgh Trams Inquiry, it emerged as the preliminary hearing got underway yesterday. Lord Hardie, chair of the inquiry, conducted proceedings at Waverley Gate for the inquiry's first hearing before a public audience.

Construction services company ISG has commenced additional projects in the east of the country for the University of Edinburgh. After successfully completing the first phase of the Ashworth building redevelopment for the School of Biological Sciences, ISG is now commencing the second phase, valued a

The development firm owned by Sir David Murray has submitted proposals for the first phase of a £1 billion “Garden District” in Edinburgh. Murray Estates’ plans will see 1500 homes, a new primary school and a network of roads and streets built on land next to Edinburgh Park and the Royal Bank

The City of Edinburgh Council has rejected plans to outsource its Facilities Management service as it attempts to address a £126 million budget shortfall over the next four years. Councillors have instead asked for new proposals to be developed for delivering the services in-house with specialised

The Royal High School Preservation Trust (RHSPT) has appointed Richard Murphy Architects and Simpson & Brown to develop alternate proposals for the restoration of Edinburgh’s former Royal High School. Backed by the philanthropic Dunard Fund, the Trust has made a formal legal offer of &poun

The vision for a new Meadowbank Sports Centre has moved a step closer after the City of Edinburgh Council revealed the funding shortfall has dropped dramatically. According to a report in February, the estimated cost of the project was £43 million with a funding shortfall of between £11.3m and £1

Construction companies from around Scotland are being invited to a free Meet the Buyer event in Edinburgh on 1 October, to find out about upcoming work contracts. Buyers already signed up to the event include major contractor Vinci, as well as the Scottish Government’s Public Contracts Division an

Plans for a £75 million hotel to be built at the former Royal High School in Edinburgh may have been dealt a significant blow following criticism from Historic Scotland. The national heritage watchdog condemned proposed extensions that are central to the redevelopment, saying the wings will “domi

Planning approval has been granted for the development of a further 177 houses and apartments in Pennywell, north west Edinburgh. Urban Union’s second phase plans for the Pennywell Living development is part of an overall vision with the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver approximately 719 homes

Midlothian Council has unanimously granted planning permission to FCC Environment (UK) Ltd for the construction of a waste recycling and combined heat and power plant on former railway marshalling yards at Millerhill. FCC Medio Ambiente SA was appointed preferred bidder in December 2014 for the cont

A new student housing development is set to be built in Edinburgh following a £19 million investment secured by Maven Capital Partners. The firm will act as the asset manager on behalf of IP Investment Management (IPIM), a Singapore-based Investment Fund, on the scheme which will see 255 purpose-bu