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An essential community facility in South Ayrshire will soon be more sustainable thanks to funding through a government scheme.

East Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Leisure Trust (EALT) are hosting a community information session to give members of the public an opportunity to view design proposals for Cultural Kilmarnock, including the refurbishment of the Palace Theatre and Grand Hall complex in Kilmarnock.

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for people’s views on proposals to build two new non-denominational primary schools and nurseries in the city. The plans include both creating new catchment areas and changes to the catchments of nearby existing schools.

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting members of the public to come forward with their suggestions for possible sites for a potential new Mull Campus.

One of Edinburgh’s most surprising artists has collaborated with property developer AMA Homes to bring a new level of creativity to its show homes. Jason Miller, joint managing director of the Charlie Miller hairdressing empire, is known across the globe for his sensational scissor skills.

A Scottish links golf course is using sustainability as a driver for growth as it prepares to open a new energy-efficient clubhouse.

South Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee has unanimously approved plans for 224 new energy efficient homes in Lesmahagow.

South Tyneside-based Castle is to supply full mechanical, electrical, public health and renewable services for the new Passivhaus-certified Paisley Grammar School in Renfrewshire.

Cala Homes (East) has helped transform the clubhouse of a Fife girls’ football team with the donation and fitting of a new kitchen. As a part of its Community Pledge programme in Aberdour, which currently centres on its Inchcolm Green development, Cala has provided Bayside Girls Football Club

Aberdeen locals have an opportunity this week to share their thoughts on the proposed Queen Street urban park and Castlegate streetscape improvements, which are part of the City Centre and Beach Master Plan (CCBMP). Two public drop-in events are being held for the projects, which were recently appro

North Ayrshire Council has confirmed its commitment to ensuring quality construction practices with its new buildings. The council’s cabinet yesterday gave the green light to become signatories to the Scottish Construction Quality Improvement Charter (CQIC).

Work has started on a new Quantum Communications Hub Optical Ground Station (HOGS), a state-of-the-art telescope which is being built on Heriot-Watt University’s Research Park. The new facility will demonstrate and test satellite quantum secure communications, maintaining and growing the UK&rs

House prices in Scotland's island regions have outpaced those on the mainland in recent years, with a 30% increase since 2018, reaching a median of £182,000, according to a new report from Registers of Scotland. This compares to a 23% rise on the mainland, where the median now stands at £

Clark Contracts has now raised more than £20,000 for its charity partner SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health).

CHAP Group has been awarded a significant contract by Aberdeen City Council to design and construct a new affordable housing development in Kincorth.