The winners of the 14th annual Trades Awards were revealed on 30th October, celebrating the people, businesses and projects within the construction industry of the North-east. Taking place at Ardoe House, the event saw 400 attendees and celebrated achievements spanning apprentices and tradespe
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A Falkirk graduate has gone from a trainee at Persimmon Homes North Scotland to a quantity surveyor during his degree and has won a 'highest-performing student' accolade from his university. Niall McFadden has graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a first-class degree in Quantity Sur
Persimmon Homes West Scotland has welcomed the unanimous approval of its planning application for a major new residential development at Kilwinning Road, Stewarton, following a decision by East Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee.
Persimmon Homes West Scotland has strengthened its sales operation with a new-look team bringing together experienced housing professionals from across the west of Scotland. Led by sales director Tara FitzPatrick, the Glasgow-based team is now at full capacity as the homebuilder continues to support
A total of £2,000 has been donated by Persimmon Homes West Scotland to the South Lanarkshire charity Kilbryde Hospice after a visit in which two of its apprentices carried out work at the charity.
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay MSP paid a visit to a Persimmon Homes development in Muirhead to discuss the future of housebuilding and the importance of delivering more new homes across Scotland. Mr Findlay visited Persimmon Homes’ Royale Meadows development, where he met West S
Persimmon Homes West Scotland’s annual charity golf day at East Renfrewshire Golf Club has raised £10,624 for The Beatson Cancer Charity.
A Coatbridge graduate is celebrating completing her Town Planning degree after being supported by Persimmon Homes to combine her studies with building a career in the housebuilding industry. Emily Bond, from Coatbridge, graduated from the University of the West of Scotland in July 2026 with a BSc (H
A young joiner from Alloa, who is the first female apprentice joiner at Persimmon Homes in Scotland, has gained support from the Clackmannanshire Council leader and local MSP. Cara MacDougall has received the tools she needs to start her construction career after she met with Clackmannanshire Counci
Persimmon Homes North Scotland has given a community group leading the future of Dunning Town Hall a £1,000 donation.
Persimmon Homes North Scotland has supported plans to develop the grounds at Banchory Primary School with a new play and learning structure through a donation of £2,000. The funding has been made to the school’s Parent Council, known as ‘Our Family Hive’ and will help f
Site works have commenced for 23 new affordable homes at Dargavel Village in Bishopton through a partnership between Sanctuary Scotland and Persimmon Homes. Sanctuary Scotland's head of development, Gordon Lee, was joined by convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Communities and Housing board, Cll
A teenager from Alloa has made history after becoming the first female apprentice joiner at Persimmon Homes in Scotland. Cara MacDougall (16), a former pupil of Alloa Academy, has joined Persimmon Homes Scotland after leaving school this summer to pursue a career in construction.
Forty-four new homes have been handed over to Sanctuary Scotland as part of Persimmon Homes West Scotland’s Royale Meadows development in Muirhead. The energy-efficient properties include two-bedroom cottage flats, two-bedroom terraced homes and three-bedroom terraced homes, providing a mix of
Persimmon Homes has been refused permission to withdraw more than £573,000 in affordable housing contributions tied to a 224-home development in Lesmahagow, after South Lanarkshire councillors sided with planning officers who recommended the application be turned down.


