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From bricklaying to painting and decorating, three remarkable young women are proving that construction is no longer a man’s world. This Scottish Apprenticeship Week, coinciding with Women in Construction Week, Persimmon Homes is celebrating the achievements of its female apprentices who are r

Senior leaders at Persimmon Homes North Scotland stepped away from the boardroom and onto the building site as they spent the day alongside apprentices in Dundee, shining a spotlight on the next generation of construction professionals. Directors from the business joined apprentices at the company&r

At 51, Robert Wilson from Prestonpans is showing that determination, passion, and hard work can open doors at any stage of life. Recognised by CITB as Scotland’s oldest construction apprentice, Robert is celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week by sharing his journey and inspiring others to fo

Persimmon Homes' first-ever female apprentice has encouraged more young women to consider a career in construction. The housebuilder is celebrating the achievements of its female apprentices to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which coincides with Women in Construction Week.

Kirkcaldy is set to welcome the final stages of a major new housing development, with Persimmon Homes North Scotland nearing completion of its Rosslyn Gait project. The long-term development, which began in 2018, has delivered 217 new homes – ranging from two-bedroom terraced houses to four-be

Persimmon West Scotland has donated £14,672 to Beatson Cancer Charity, marking the third consecutive year of its partnership with the Glasgow-based cancer care centre. Throughout 2025, Persimmon staff organised a variety of fundraising events, including golf days, bake sales, step challenges,

Councillor Mike Williamson, vice-convener of Perth and Kinross Council’s Housing & Social Wellbeing Committee, officially opened the show home at Persimmon Homes North Scotland’s Kinloch Brae development in Blairgowrie. He was joined by Persimmon sales director, Tanya Fowlie, to cut

Persimmon Homes has been named as a finalist in the Large Apprentice Employer of the Year category, sponsored by SSEN Transmission, at this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Awards in association with SP Energy Networks.  

Persimmon Homes North Scotland is taking bold action to tackle mental health stigma on construction sites across the region, bringing Andy’s Man Club to 11 of its developments from Aberdeenshire to Alloa. The initiative forms part of the company’s Wellbeing Wednesday programme, giving em

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has announced the promotion of Jay MacKenzie to assistant site manager following a year on the company’s in-house trainee assistant site manager programme. The 30-year-old from Dundee has been gaining hands-on experience across Tayside, working on sites from Carn

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has selected Fife artist Ian Moir to design and deliver a new public artwork at the company’s Castle Park development in Coaltown of Wemyss. Fife Council’s housing spokesperson, Cllr Judy Hamilton, joined Persimmon Homes North Scotland head of customer care

Saltcoats Victoria Football Club has received a £1,000 donation from Persimmon Homes West Scotland to support the club as it carries out essential regeneration work at Campbell Park.

The ground has officially been broken at Persimmon Homes North Scotland’s Cairnton Rise development in Newmachar, marking the start of construction on a major new 140-home community. Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce commercial director, Jason Stewart, joined Persimmon’s sales director, Tanya

North Lanarkshire Council leader, Cllr Jim Logue, and housing convenor, Cllr Michael McPake, have officially marked the start of construction at Persimmon Homes West Scotland’s Castle Hill development in Overtown, Wishaw. The councillors were welcomed on site by Persimmon Homes West Scotland m

An Aberdeen-based industry leader has been appointed to one of the most senior sales roles within Scotland’s homebuilding sector. Tanya Fowlie has been named sales director of Persimmon Homes North Scotland, where she will oversee the company’s sales operations across a region stretching