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A rare 200-year-old flute closely linked to Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, will be played in the United States for the first time this week as part of an urgent campaign to save the farm where Auld Lang Syne was written.

Proposals have been revealed for a mixed-use hotel and resort development on land at Shank of Omachie, located to the north and east of the village of Wellbank in Angus. A proposal of application notice (PAN) for the 'Brae of Angus' development – which includes a five-star Hyatt-branded luxury

Independent housebuilder Robertson Homes has retained its place among the UK’s top housebuilders based on customer satisfaction, after achieving an outstanding 96.1% customer recommendation score in the 2026 Home Builders Federation (HBF) Five Star Rating Scheme.

Greater clarity on build-to-rent (BTR) exemptions within the Housing (Scotland) Bill's secondary legislation has the potential to unlock over 8,000 stalled rental homes across Scotland, placing Edinburgh and Glasgow "firmly back on investors' radars", according to JLL's Big Six Residential Developme

Miller Homes has launched the first round of its community fund in 2026, welcoming local causes and groups across Scotland to apply for a share of £10,000. The homebuilder is calling on groups that are looking to make lasting impact to the community near its developments. Applications are now

Building on the theme of its Homes Build Futures public campaign, sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2026 awards programme.  With best practice examples spanning the length and breadth of the country, the awards highlight the vast contribution home building

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has commissioned research from the David Hume Institute and global housing expert Professor Duncan Maclennan to better understand the contribution of housing associations to Scotland’s economy.

Residents in Lochside are being encouraged to have their say on regeneration plans for land previously occupied by a former high school.

Swiss cheesemakers have praised a court ruling which has saved the iconic holes in Emmental. Traditionally, the holes in Emmental have been caused by hay particles inadvertently introduced to the milk when cows are milked by hand in the barns where they live and eat.

CCG (Scotland), in partnership with Northcare (Scotland), has begun construction of a 60-bedroom, purpose-built care residence in South Queensferry, set to open in early 2027.

Commercial property consultancy Ryden has announced a series of internal promotions and a key strategic hire in Aberdeen. Daniel Stalker has been promoted to partner in the investment team, while Cameron Whyte becomes partner in the agency team in Edinburgh.

West Lothian Council has secured £1.2 million of grant funding to expand the planned new replacement community hub for Stoneyburn. The project has received the funding boost from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, which is funded by the Scottish Government in partnership with local authoriti

The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) has called on political parties to commit to taking action to ensure Scotland meets its growing demand for skilled electricians. SECTT – the sector skills body responsible for overseeing the recruitment, training, and progression of ele

Contractor GRAHAM has expanded its footprint in Ireland and opened a new Dublin office. Located at Northwood Business Park in Santry, the new site will enable the firm to better support the delivery of high-quality built environment projects across Ireland.

Skye-based housebuilding partnership R.HOUSE has delivered its 250th home, marking a significant milestone for the company. The firm has spent more than a decade reimagining how quality housing can be built in some of Scotland's most challenging rural and island environments.