Highlands

Plans to establish the UK’s first spaceport in north-west Sutherland have taken a major step forward after the owners of the prospective launch site for small satellites announced their support of the development.  Melness Crofters Estate (MCE), which owns the site on the Moine near Tongu

The Highland Council has published updated guidance on financial contributions required from new developments towards new infrastructure and services. The Developer Contributions Supplementary Guidance now forms part of the council’s development plan which is used to determine planning applica

Artist's impression of the plans at Brora Distillery The famous Brora Distillery has taken another step towards reopening after Highland planners granted permission to the landmark project.

The redesign of health and social care services on Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross (SLSWR) has moved forward with the submission of a planning application to build a new £15 million community hospital in Broadford. The planning permission for the hospital is part of wider redesign of services th

Highland Council has submitted a planning application for a low head hydroelectric development at the Torvean Weir on the River Ness. Using an Archimedes screw, the hydroelectric scheme will have a generating capacity of up to 100kW and an average annual renewable energy output of approximately 600,

Restoration work has started at the site of a new £2.5 million visitor destination on the banks of Loch Ness. Housed within the former Dochgarroch village hall, the new unique destination is due to open its doors in May 2019 and is poised to become a beacon of Highland hospitality.

A key milestone has been reached at the Inverness Justice Centre after main contractor Robertson poured more than 5000 cubic metres of concrete to form the centre’s complex concrete frame. Designed by architects Reiach and Hall, the landmark construction project aims to change the way resident

A formal planning application has been submitted for a £158 million wind farm at Glenshero in the Highlands. SIMEC, part of the GFG Alliance, said its proposal follows a year of environmental and technical studies and extensive public consultation.

Highland Council has taken receipt of its new Fort William office from Elgin founded builder Robertson. Work on their new office at The Charles Kennedy Building on Achintore Road has completed following a two year renovation and construction programme.

Scottish Ministers have decided to call in the planning application for the Coul Links golf course at Embo in the Highlands. Planning consent is sought for the construction of an 18-hole golf course, along with the erection of a clubhouse, the renovation of existing buildings to form a maintenance f

A new hospital, up to 250 houses, a science academy, community and commercial buildings could be constructed in Fort William under new proposals submitted by Highland Council. The local authority is seeking planning permission in principle for its masterplan for land north east of Blar Mhor Industri

NHS Highland has submitted a planning application for permission to build a new community hospital in Aviemore. The application relates to the land south of the former call centre in the Technology Park in Aviemore. Purchase negotiations for the land are also reaching the final stages.

Ness Castle, Inverness The financial contributions that new developments will be required to make towards facilities including schools, roads and the provision of affordable housing in the Highlands have been updated following the approval of new planning guidance.

Highland Council has revealed the Longman Landfill site in Inverness as the preferred location to construct a new centralised waste management facility. The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) will process all of the Highland’s 83,000 tonnes of residual (non-recyclable) waste from 2021 onwards.

Scottish housebuilder Springfield Properties has been granted permission to build 115 homes in Nairn, including 29 affordable homes for Highland Council. The development in Kingsteps will comprise a mix of energy-efficient homes including bungalows, two-bedroom apartments and two-, three- and four-b