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Edinburgh’s hotel sector outperformed the UK national average in revenue growth according to new research from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, showing a healthy performance for the first quarter of the year despite an ongoing increase in the supply of hotels.

Urban Fox, a partnership between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, has unveiled the UEone, Europe’s first fully retractable electric vehicle (EV) chargers, at a launch event held at the internationally renowned design museum, V&A Dundee, Scotland.

Talented young golfer Megan Fallon will be able to continue pursuing her passion for the sport, thanks to a donation from Dandara. To support Megan in her upcoming competitions, the independent housebuilder gifted her £500 and a branded cap.

Unauthorised drainage works carried out by a housebuilder have caused damage to public open space in Armadale, West Lothian Council has revealed. Investigations established that the damage at Millburn Park was caused as a result of work undertaken by Avant Homes Scotland in

Scottish minister for housing Paul McLennan yesterday paid a visit to Longniddry Village, a development from Places for People and Cruden Homes in association with Wemyss and March Estates. Located on the East Lothian coast, the development’s current success represents the value and positive i

Argyll Estates and European spirits company Stock Spirits Group, owner of the Clan Campbell whisky brand, have submitted plans for a £25 million malt whisky distillery at Inveraray Castle, seat of the Duke of Argyll, who is chief of Clan Campbell. The proposed Inveraray Distillery aims to prod

A major conference is set to bring together leading voices from across the land reform debate to discuss ambitious ways to unlock Scotland’s land potential. Taking place at MacDonald Resort Aviemore on 13th June, the Scottish Land Commission's conference will explore the theme of "Pioneering P

The prestigious national 2024 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration were launched yesterday by the Scottish Government at a special online event. The event, attended by 80 guests, included specially recorded messages from previous SURF Award Winners; North Edinburgh Arts, Alchemy F

Residents can view the exciting plans for the £100 million regeneration at Wyndford at a new exhibition. Wheatley Homes Glasgow, part of Wheatley Group, has announced a new exhibition showcasing the community-led regeneration which will transform the community in the Maryhill area of Glasgow.

A septuagenarian has been caught with nearly 3,000 boxes of allegedly stolen LEGO sets. Richard Siegel, 71, is accused of masterminding an organised retail theft scheme, with the allegedly stolen boxes ranging in price from $20 to $1,000 each.

An appeal by Scottish Power against a decision to award damages to the widow and other family of a former employee who died of mesothelioma in 2018 has been refused by the Inner House of the Court of Session.

Glencairn Properties has secured planning permission for a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Edinburgh. A shop and car showroom located at 185-187 Dundee Street and 4/5 Dundee Terrace will now be demolished and replaced with a six-storey block containing 206 beds, providi

Highlands and Islands businesses are being encouraged to apply for 31 contracts for maintenance work at airports across the region ranging from thousands of pounds up to more than £15 million. The contracts, which will be available for tender between June and October 2024, include a range

An application to build an 8,500-capacity arena at Edinburgh Park has been recommended for approval by planning officials.

A state-of-the-art £35 million sport and leisure facility could be built in central Falkirk in the next five years if councillors agree a new strategy report at next week's executive meeting.