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Efforts to regenerate nine towns in the south of Scotland have taken a major step forward with the publication of proposals developed by volunteer-led teams.

Scottish Borders Council is being asked to consider a report that provides an update on progress with its Care Village programme which covers developments in Tweedbank and Hawick.

Construction and manufacturing firm CCG (Scotland) Ltd has confirmed a substantial pipeline of construction projects scheduled to start in 2026, representing more than £510 million of investment across Scotland and focused primarily on the delivery of affordable and social housing. Reflecting

There’s nothing quite like moving into a new home, but for Persimmon Homes’ regional apprenticeship manager, Ian MacPherson, it’s extra special. Ian has officially moved into his new home at Snowdon Gait, West Kilbride, a house built by the very apprentices he mentors across Scotla

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) inaugurated its 144th president, Nick Maclean OBE RD FRICS, on the evening of Thursday 22 January at RICS headquarters in Westminster. In his inaugural address, the RICS President set out an ambitious vision for the Institution, centred on educatio

The journey to transform a historic tram depot in Dundee into the new home for the city’s Museum of Transport is moving up a gear following confirmation of a significant funding boost. Refurbishment work will now begin at the former Maryfield Tram Depot after it was announced that the project

Work has started this week on the demolition of the old fabric factory on Jamieson Road, Darvel.

Investment of £85 million for the rollout of critical electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the switch to zero emission vehicles was confirmed this week by the cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop.

Principal contractor Procast Group has demonstrated its commitment to community causes by pledging significant support to a local fundraising initiative.

Parklands Care Homes is planning a multi-million-pound investment in care provision across the north and north-east of Scotland, including its largest ever purpose-built care home.

Work on restoring one of North Ayrshire’s most beautiful and iconic landmarks got underway this month.

Drax Group has agreed to acquire Edinburgh-based energy optimiser Flexitricity from Quinbrook in a deal valued at £36 million. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026 and is projected to yield returns significantly above t

A proposal for 16 new homes in Dalmally has been formally submitted to Argyll and Bute Council. West Highland Housing Association is seeking permission to build the development on land next to Oakfield at Glenview. The scheme outlines eight semi‑detached houses and eight cottage flats, intended as

Scotland’s housing bodies have given a broadly positive but pointedly pragmatic response to the First Minister’s plan to create More Homes Scotland, a new national housing agency intended to accelerate delivery across all tenures.

Demolition and site clearance works required to facilitate the first phase of the £250 million Charing Cross Gateway masterplan are now underway.