Bridge to Bridge charity cycle opens registration for 2026 event

REGISTRATION has officially opened for the 2026 Bridge to Bridge Highland Cycle, with organisers hoping it'll be the biggest and most impactful yet. Taking place...

Fife Council set to purchase 14 new build homes in Coaltown of Wemyss

FIFE Council is set to expand its housing provision in Coaltown of Wemyss through the proposed purchase of 14 new build homes at the...

Build of cemetery complete in Elgin

CONSTRUCTION has been completed on Elgin's new Linkwood cemetery, with Pat Munro Ltd leading the work on behalf of Moray Council. The 5.6-hectare site, located...
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Prison programme aimed at tackling construction skills gaps expanded to Barlinnie

A prison initiative aimed at reducing reoffending and addressing the construction skills shortage, led by Amey and Scottish Prison Service (SPS), has been expanded...
Charity cyclists at Loch Katrine

Scottish construction sector gets on its bike to raise cash for SAMH

CLARK Contracts has raised £3,000 for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) at the firm's 14th annual Spring Classic cycling event at Loch Katrine. The...
Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry

Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation

HOLCIM UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry - Europe's largest hard rock quarry - has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation in...
CGI indicative of house types being provided at Blindwells

Avant secures first deal with East Lothian Housing Association for Blindwells homes

AVANT Homes is delivering 52 new homes for East Lothian Housing Association (ELHA) at Blindwells, near Tranent, after agreeing a £10.6 million deal with...
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Newlay Civil Engineering contracted for major Dunfermline road project

NEWLAY Civil Engineering has been appointed by Fife Council to carry out road improvements in Dunfermline over the summer The programme includes: Resurfacing on the A907 between...
Blackford affordable apartments

Construction complete of first affordable homes in Blackford for 60 years

THE first affordable homes to be built in the Blackford area of Edinburgh for more than 60 years have been completed. Cala Homes’ (East) 12...
Mark Heaney

JHE profits break through £1 million threshold

WEST Lothian-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC business John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE) has posted an increased profit of more than £1 million in its financial...
Kevin Murphy, director of planning at sector body Homes for Scotland. Image credit: Chris Watt

New figures show fall in major housing applications in Scotland

NEW planning statistics in Scotland have highlighted a significant fall in the number of housing applications being brought forward. Comparing the first two quarters of...
CGI of proposed Glengarry Viewpoint plans

Revised proposals for Glengarry Viewpoint visitor centre unveiled

REVISED proposals for a visitor centre, café, shop, and associated car and coach parking on land at the Glengarry Viewpoint have been unveiled. The proposals...

Youngsters get hands-on heritage experience at Edinburgh Castle

SCHOOL pupils from across Edinburgh swapped their classroom for the capital's castle this week to try their hand at construction and traditional skills at...

Build of £285,000 playpark to get underway in Earlston

HAGS UK is set to commence work on the £285,000 build of Earlston's new 'destination playpark'. The Egham-based firm secured the Scottish Borders contract after...

Shetland undersea tunnel study reveals £402m estimated cost

SHETLAND Islands Council has said that doing nothing 'is not an option' as it prepares to choose preferred options for its project to connect...

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Why Scotland’s communities should be at the heart of land reform

Pauline Smith, chief executive at Development Trusts Association Scotland, says community ownership is a practical response to urban, rural and island need SINCE 2000, community...

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