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South Ayrshire Council has formally agreed to return almost £6 million in education contributions to a housing developer, after ruling that the school‑capacity expansion the money was intended to fund is no longer required.

Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new director of infrastructure and organisational development following a competitive interview process. Lorna Richardson will oversee infrastructure operations, planning and regulatory services, property and asset management, and human resources.

Scotland’s only consumer exhibition for self-builders, home renovators and improvers, the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by self-build specialists Fleming Homes, is set to return to the SEC, Glasgow on 9-10 May 2026.

Williams Window Fabrication Limited is celebrating 30 years in business, marking three decades of continuous manufacturing from its base in Clydebank Industrial Estate. Founded in 1996, the company has grown from a local start-up into a trusted name in PVC and glass fabrication, supplying an estimat

Law firm Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace has appointed Amy Young to its commercial property team. Amy brings a broad range of experience in the commercial property sector, including advising on the sale, purchase and leasing of petrol filling stations, acting for well-known supermarket and reta

Aberdeen Investments is advancing the next phase of its refurbishment programme at 151-155 St Vincent Street, an office building in the heart of Glasgow city centre. Following the successful securing of Addleshaw Goddard as a tenant and the unveiling of an enhanced entrance, the focus has shifted to

Scottish households and businesses are set to benefit from a clearer, more reliable framework on how to make homes, offices and places of leisure more energy efficient, as work begins on a new national approach to identify suitable improvements to buildings, including a move to low carbon heating.

Miller Homes Scotland West has acquired a 7.5-acre site in Hamilton, paving the way for the delivery of 64 energy-efficient homes and marking a significant milestone as the homebuilder celebrates 25 years of building communities in South Lanarkshire. The new development, Maplebrook, reflects Miller

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has updated its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework whilst launching a new member app to help members keep up to date with their CPD and professional status.

Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson is expanding its London team with a series of strategic appointments, reflecting rising demand for its services across the capital. The London office has expanded steadily in recent years, guided by a clear strategy to attract talent whose e

The Inverness Castle Experience was officially opened on Monday by deputy first minister Kate Forbes and Kirsty McNeill, UK Government minister for Scotland, marking the completion of a landmark City Region Deal project. The £47 million investment has transformed Inverness Castle into a world

Robertson Group has delivered a sharp return to profitability, marking a decisive turnaround after a difficult prior year marked by losses on underperforming contracts. The construction, development and support services group reported a pre‑tax profit of £20.2 million for the year to 30 June

Macau’s Grand Emperor Hotel has dismantled its signature "golden pathway", selling the 79kg of bullion that once lined its lobby floor for approximately $12.8 million (c. £9.6m). The decision by the Hong Kong-based parent company, Emperor Entertainment Hotel Ltd, capitalises on surging g

Commercial property consultant FG Burnett has added Corrie Deans to its board of directors and Lisa Cowie to the role of associate director, effective 1st January 2026.  Corrie joined FG Burnett as a director in 2021 to head up the Property Management department. Prior to this, over 10 years&rs

Plans to develop a Rural and Island Housing Grant Scheme, with an indicative budget of up to £20 million over four years, have been announced by first minister John Swinney. Designed to help with costs in rural and island communities, the scheme will enable people, including first-time buyers