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Scottish Ministers have overturned a decision by Perth and Kinross councillors to reject a quarry extension plan. Laird Aggregates had applied to expand its quarry on land immediately north of Marlee Quarry in Blairgowrie.

New Gorbals Housing Association has started a process of public consultation on its redevelopment proposals for the site of soon-to-be-demolished multi-storey flats. Housing blocks at 341 and 305 Caledonia Road will be demolished next year, with the Association’s planning to develop socia

Architecture and Design Scotland has shared details of an upcoming event and announced its international keynote speaker. In the third Place Forum, titled 'Thinking Big, Thinking Beyond', the design agency will explore large-scale projects that are rooted in local communities.

The UK Government has raised the maximum price offshore wind and other renewables projects can receive in the next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, improving the chances for new agreements after this year’s auction saw no new projects brought forward.

Dandara Aberdeen is spreading Christmas cheer this year by supporting the Befriend a Child Giving Tree annual appeal. The housebuilder is hanging gift tags from the charity on a Christmas tree in its new Yew show home at The Grange and in its head office in Stoneywood, each of which has the age of a

Groundworks specialist Kilmac has announced support for a successful Tayside sports club. The company has agreed a two-year sponsorship with Perth City Swim Club, which has nurtured a clutch of international swimmers in recent years.

56three Architects has unveiled detailed plans for a proposed mixed-use development at a scrapyard site in Edinburgh.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published two ‘working papers’ seeking feedback on its assessment on the use of landbanks and how planning rules may be impacting competition and how new homes are delivered.

MIXED USE and NON-RESIDENTIAL Applicant: Broughton No 1 Ltd.

Aberdeen house prices have experienced a minor quarterly decrease of 0.6%, with a more significant annual drop of 4.4%, according to the Aberdeen Solicitors' Property Centre (ASPC).

Details of a proposed Scottish tax aiming to encourage the use of recycled materials in construction and other industries have been published. The proposals form part of the Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament.

Specialist roofing product supplier PermaRoof Commercial has completed a significant project on a property in the East Lothian region.

Primary school pupils in Bathgate were left head over heels after a special visit from Team GB gymnast Daniel Purvis. The visit, which was arranged by homebuilder Persimmon as part of their partnership with Team GB, saw Daniel make a special appearance at school assemblies at both St Mary’s RC

Scotland’s largest construction trade association SELECT has responded to the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charge points by launching its first installation training course. Developed after extensive consultation with its 1,260 member firms, the one-day module can be delivered in pe

The creation of a £1.3 billion well-connected, sustainable new coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh has reached yet another major milestone.