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Member body Scottish Renewables has created a new role to strengthen the renewable energy industry’s voice in the transition to a net-zero energy system. Emma Harrick joined as the organisation’s new energy transition and supply chain manager earlier this month and will also support the

As work continues at pace on the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base at Montrose Port for the Seagreen offshore wind farm, local businesses are starting to feel the benefit of the project. One such contractor is Harry Maiden Ltd, steel fabricators based in the town and which was tasked with in

A voucher scheme that was supposed to deliver billions of pounds worth of green home improvements in England has been cancelled a year early by the UK Government.

Shettleston Housing Association (SHA) has been awarded planning permission to build 44 new homes on the former site of St Mark's Primary School in Glasgow's East End.

A development of eight flats over four storeys is planned on the site of a workshop and garage in Aberdeen.

Work is set to begin on the development of new affordable homes on the site of former garage lock-ups in the heart of Lenzie.

A derelict church in Crieff could be given a new lease of life, following a failed attempt to turn it into a boutique hotel. The A-listed Old South Church in Crieff closed its doors more than 20 years ago. In 2014, its new owners launched a crowdfunder campaign to help pay for a bid to convert the b

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed the start of pre-construction work for its West Craigs development of 250 new homes on the outskirts of west Edinburgh, 25% of which will be affordable.

Linstone Housing chief executive, Adele Fraser, sends her congratulations to Scottish Housing News on its 20th anniversary this month. “Scottish Housing News remains a vital platform for news for anyone working in housing in Scotland. The daily bulletin is something all of us at Lins

Wemyss Development Company, the Scottish-based conglomerate which runs Kingsbarns Distillery in Fife, has reported a £21.2 million drop in turnover in its last financial year. Turnover fell to £27.5m in the 12 months to the end of March 2020, compared to £48.7m the year before

The Scottish Building Society (SBS) has today announced a record £74 million increase in mortgage lending and a record £58m growth in savings balances. In a year the Society described as “extreme conditions”, profit before tax increased by 34% to £840,000.

With normal operations restricted by Covid regulations, the Scottish and Northern Ireland Joint Industry Board (SNIJIB) has moved to ensure that most plumbing and heating operatives can still sit their health and safety test. The Board, made up of members of the Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbin

Today marks the launch of Warmstart, a platform for young people who are seeking long-term employment and training opportunities in the energy efficiency and renewable technology industry. Launched by Warmworks Scotland, Warmstart sees the Edinburgh-based company renewing its commitment to Scotland&

Boortmalt, the international malting company, has announced a £12 million investment to expand its malting facility in Buckie, on the Morayshire coast.

The desert landscape of California’s Coachella Valley will soon be home to the first US neighbourhood comprised entirely of 3D-printed houses.