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A 17-year-old from Broughty Ferry is set to take his first step into the construction industry when he begins a joinery apprenticeship with Persimmon Homes North Scotland in August. Cole Fenton will join the homebuilder as an apprentice joiner, turning his passion for woodworking into the start of a

A charity that uses football to strengthen lives across the North East has received £15,000 in funding from the Persimmon Foundation. Aberdeen FC Community Trust has received the funding to help its work in addressing inequality, improving health and wellbeing, and developing opportunities for

Under a new plan, nearly 140 new homes could be constructed on land near the Silverburn shopping centre in Glasgow.  A site located in Boydstone Road beside the M77 has been eyed by Persimmon Homes West Scotland for development, The Herald reports.  

Persimmon Homes has made two recent donations to Scottish colleges aimed at giving construction students better access to industry-standard materials and equipment. In Aberdeen, Persimmon Homes North Scotland donated over 4,000 bricks to North East Scotland College's Altens campus, supplied from the

A major housing development in Monkton has reached completion after five years of construction, delivering 286 new homes alongside significant investment, skills opportunities and heritage preservation for the local area.

A young football team based in Crieff have returned from a Barcelona trip after getting a £500 donation from Persimmon Homes North Scotland. Crieff Juniors FC 2011s received the funding through Persimmon’s Community Champions initiative. The initiative supports local groups and organisat

Plans for a major new community delivering up to 2,800 energy-efficient homes on the west side of Livingston have been unanimously approved by West Lothian Council.

A Carnoustie housing development is in its final stages, with Persimmon Homes North Scotland’s Greenlaw Park scheme set to complete after transforming a key site on the edge of the town.

A Bathgate primary school is set to transform part of its playground after receiving a £4,000 donation from Persimmon Homes East Scotlan. Simpson Primary Parent Council has been awarded the funding to help kick-start plans to turn an unused outdoor area into a space that promotes play, activit

Simon Fallon, a Barrhead engineer with more than 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, has been promoted to technical director designate at Persimmon Homes West Scotland. Simon Fallon will now lead a 13-strong technical team based at the company’s Garthamlock headquarters.

A Fife apprentice has been crowned Scotland’s top young painter and decorator for the second year in a row after seeing off competition from across the country at a national skills contest held on her home turf. Casey Gardner, who is completing her apprenticeship with Persimmon Homes North Sco

A Broxburn charity helping families in crisis has received a £2,000 donation from a local housebuilder to support its work across West Lothian. River Kids, which provides essential items to children and families experiencing poverty and housing instability, has been named as one of Persimmon H

Dundee’s latest public art installation is set to be officially unveiled at a community celebration event on Sunday 14 June, from 12pm to 2pm. The family-friendly event will mark the completion of a new sculpture at Persimmon Homes’ Stewarts Loan development and will feature live music,

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has reaffirmed its support for one of Scotland’s best-loved cultural events by sponsoring the challenge caber at the Crieff Highland Gathering for the fourth year in a row.

An Ayrshire apprentice who has already made history in the construction industry has now been crowned the best apprentice at one of the UK’s largest housebuilders. Chantelle Muir, 24, from Ayr, was named Apprentice of the Year at Persimmon Homes’ annual Excellence Always Awards, held at