Smith Scott Mullan Associates

Plans for the restoration and redevelopment of the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh have been lodged with the local authority. The Edinburgh Biomes project includes seven new and three refurbished buildings across two sites spanning both public and research spaces.

Work has started on a new £2.5 million sports centre extension at Edinburgh Napier University’s Sighthill campus. The two-storey development at the BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy will host a multi-use strength and conditioning gym, rehabilitation space and studio research facility.

Architects at Smith Scott Mullan Associates have unveiled plans for a new pier at Portobello Promenade. The design, which includes a performance and live events space, cafe, meeting rooms and sports facilities, are part of plans to improve the area’s cultural offerings.

A £25 million visitor resort, including a ‘world-class’ five-star hotel, is being planned as part of proposals to increase leisure and tourism at Ben Nevis.