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Scottish Borders Council has received plans for a new whisky distillery to be built on the site of Grahamslaw Farm near Kelso. Plans for The Grahamslaw Distillery Company are being led by businesswoman Sarah Lang alongside a group of whisky experts, with the aim of converting Grahamslaw Farm into a

Sustainable solutions firm RSK Group has acquired Glasgow-based engineering solutions provider WGM Engineering for an undisclosed sum. The Glasgow-based family business was established in 1986. Today, a team of 365 supports the provision of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering disciplines.

Plans to deliver 78 new homes and upgrade facilities at one of Scotland’s most historic golf clubs have been given the green light. The application submitted by Dunbar Golf Club & Cala Management Ltd was granted approval yesterday by East Lothian Council’s Planning Committe

The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar is planning the highest green building in the world, a 28-storey apartment tower designed in hybrid timber technology. Named Burj Zanzibar - “burj” meaning tower in Arabic - the spectacular high-rise is designed to reach 96 metres in height.

RESIDENTIAL – TEN UNITS OR MORE Applicant:  Ms Cattanach Abertay Housing Association

Clancy is working with social enterprise Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company (SBMC) to support the transportation of wind turbine blades and components across south west Scotland as significant investment is made in developing the country’s wind energy infrastructure. SBMC – w

Scottish Enterprise has launched a Green Heat Hub Grand Challenge to encourage innovation around the green heat solutions of the future, from heat pumps to battery technology, that will lead to the creation of a centre and focal point for collaboration. The project invites consortia groups across in

Bellway Homes has launched a consultation concerning plans to build new homes on the outskirts of Penicuik, Midlothian. Pre-application discussions for The Brae at Auchendinny include provision for a possible primary school on 28ha of fallow land bounded by established woodland.

Property investment and development company CEG has appointed contractor Deans Civil Engineering Scotland to deliver advanced works to prepare 33 Cadogan Street in Glasgow for development. Deans commenced the £1.3 million contract in September, installing sheet piling around the perimeter of t

Commercial property development company Knight Property Group has announced that Stuart Heslop has joined the team as a non-executive director. Mr Heslop brings a vast experience and knowledge to the business, having previously been managing director of real estate finance at RBS for Scotland and th

Potential designs for how Aberdeen city centre streets could look as part of the City Centre and Beach Masterplan have been revealed for the first time alongside the launch of an online public consultation. The designs include play areas, public art, events spaces, and greening the area with trees,

A major new solar energy development at Scottish Water's most energy-intensive asset is now under construction. The £5 million investment by Scottish Water Horizons, the utility’s commercial subsidiary, will see 8,448 ground-mounted solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels installed at Balmore Wat

Network Rail will later this month begin extensive work between Inverness and Nairn as part of the wider programme of enhancements being delivered around the new Inverness Airport station development. A section of the line between Inverness and Aberdeen will be closed for 11 days from 23.55 Fri

Connect Modular Ltd has been appointed by North Ayrshire Council to deliver six new amenity bungalows at Afton Court, Stevenston. The development, which is supported by a Scottish Government grant, will see the construction of two one-bedroom and four two-bedroom affordable homes in the heart of the

Voigt Architects has received planning permission for five new houses at Tarriebank by Arbroath. The development will be constructed by local developer Moir Developments on the back of the successful West Newbigging development, and homes are expected to be available in 2023.