Scottish Government

The handover of 64 new homes for social rent at Greenock’s Duncan Street has been marked by Sanctuary Scotland, transforming the site which previously had a health centre into an affordable housing scheme. Delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Government and Inverclyde Council, the proj

In the last two years Tulloch Homes and Highland Housing Alliance (HHA) have delivered over 200 mid-market rent (MMR) homes in the Highlands through an ongoing partnership.  Their partnership has delivered the MMR homes in major developments in Aviemore, Inverness, Conon Bridge and Kirkhill.

A funding contribution of £1.25 million is set to go towards a new Offshore Skills Academy in Montrose from the Tay Cities Industrial Investment Programme.  The investment programme which sits alongside the Tay Cities Region Deal indicates growth in the renewable energy sector of Scotland

First minister John Swinney has pledged bold reform of housing in the public sector to ensure the next generation has access to affordable homes to rent or buy. Speaking ahead of a government announcement tomorrow, the first minister said changes are needed if Scotland is to fully grasp the opportun

Sprinklers will become a mandatory requirement for traditional buildings that are newly converted into hotels in Scotland if changes to the law are passed. These follow recommendations from the fatal accident inquiry into the Cameron House Hotel fire in December 2017, which caused the deaths of Simo

Scotland’s built environment organisations have welcomed Scottish Government proposals for a new Home Energy Efficiency Technical Suitability Assessment (HEETSA), recognising its potential to raise the quality and consistency of retrofit projects nationwide. The coalition stresses, however, th

More children and young people in Scotland than ever before are being educated in schools in good or satisfactory condition, following sustained investment from the Scottish Government in partnership with local authorities. The latest statistics show the proportion of pupils learning in schools in g

The Scottish Government has committed £6.4 million in capital grant funding to Mallaig Harbour Authority for a new dedicated overnight ferry berth. Construction of the overnight berth proposal is expected to commence Autumn 2025 and will improve the resilience and reliability of lifeline ferry

A new project aims to add capacity for the manufacture of subsea power cables for Scotland’s offshore wind sector. Rosyth manufacturer Oceaneering unveiled the plans in a major boost to Scotland’s place at the forefront of the global energy transition.

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has welcomed the First Minister’s renewed commitment to addressing Scotland’s housing emergency and working more closely with the sector to boost housing delivery across all tenures. In a vital high-level meeting this morning, senior leaders from across the home

One of the world’s largest offshore wind farms has been granted consent by the Scottish Government.   

Communities across the North East and Moray will benefit from over £8 million of funding to create jobs in low carbon industries and enhance green and net zero skills. The Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) helps finance industry and community projects working towards the t

First Minister John Swinney has announced £25 million of funding to local authorities to invest in the renewal of play parks across Scotland.  All councils will receive a share of the funding to improve the standard of existing play parks – helping to ensure children have access to

The Scottish Government has confirmed it is exploring the potential purchase of Ardrossan Harbour.

Plans have been submitted to Argyll and Bute Council for the construction of 12 wind turbines near Oban.