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Plans for a luxury housing development proposed by football pundit Ally McCoist are facing opposition due to concerns over potential harm to local bat populations.

Scottish legal and property brand Simpson & Marwick, with roots dating back to 1886, is making a significant return to the Aberdeen property market after a six-year hiatus. The firm, previously synonymous with high-value sales in the North East, exited the city in 2019 under its former ownership

SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons have today announced a new strategic partnership to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country's journey toward net zero. Under the agreement, the organisations will collaborate to identify, develop and deliver

Plans for phase one of the wider Dallas Dhu Masterplan have been approved by Moray Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Committee.

The Scottish Government has announced that it will abandon its flagship plan to require homeowners to switch to greener heating systems shortly after purchasing a new home, a decision which has sparked a diverse range of reactions from political leaders, environmental groups, and industry represent

Glasgow-based design practice Threesixty Architecture has been appointed to draw up fresh plans for the city's Buchanan Galleries. The Architects Journal reports that Landec, the site owner, appointed Threesixty Architecture to replace Foster + Partners on the project to develop the 1990s struc

In the year which sees Grampian Housing Association celebrate its 50th anniversary, tenants will see investment of more than £8.7 million in their homes during 2025-2026.

The first of 20 new replacement chalets arrived at Double Dykes permanent Gypsy/Traveller site this week, a significant milestone in the £6.5 million refurbishment of the site.

Demand from prospective homebuyers in Scotland rose in February according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) residential market survey, and surveyors anticipate that sales activity will increase this year.

People considering building their own home are once again being encouraged to sign up to the Aberdeenshire Self-Build Register. Launched in October 2023, the register asks people to provide basic information around their requirements and what type of plot they are looking for.

An update on the progress of the Inner East Strategic Development Framework (SDF) was recently given to a Glasgow City Council committee.

Construction is officially underway on new public toilet facilities at Queensferry’s Hawes Pier, marking a significant enhancement to local amenities for both residents and visitors.

Electrical equipment and engineering supplier for harsh & hazardous environments Dron & Dickson Ltd has announced it is investing over £100,000 to become net zero by 2030. The funding will go towards sustainable practices across the Scottish firm's portfolio. As part of its nationwide

The Highland Council has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans.

“What is the future of structural design, and what will be the role of the structural engineer in this future?” asks James Norman, Professor of Sustainable Design at the University of Bristol, in his introduction to The future of structural design, a new thought leadership book launched