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Proposals for a new distillery on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in Sutherland have been given the green light. Midfearn Distillery Company Limited will erect and operate a whisky distillery with associated warehousing, a bottling facility, tank farm, energy centre, landscaping and associated

The UK’s National Robotarium officially opens in Edinburgh today after being delivered by Robertson Group. Based at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus, the purpose-built National Robotarium facility provides a catalyst for entrepreneurship, bringing together academics and companie

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has added drone surveys to its existing service offering to clients following recent improvements in drone technology. The latest generation of drones are smaller, lighter, and quieter than ever before and have ultra-high-definition images that al

Former Scottish Government minister Fergus Ewing has thrown his weight behind the growing campaign for the regulation of the electrical industry being spearheaded by construction trade association SELECT. The prominent SNP politician, who was cabinet secretary for rural economy and tourism between 2

Miller Homes has committed to supporting local causes and groups near its Scottish developments by donating £20,000 to charities, community groups and causes over the next year. The homebuilder has announced the creation of a Community Fund allowing groups to apply for funding to support their

A City Deal project led by Glasgow City Council that is helping to transform an area of North Glasgow into a vibrant neighbourhood by improving its connectivity with the city centre and adjacent communities has recently delivered public realm improvements and enhanced active travel routes. An upgrad

The challenging set of circumstances facing many projects as a result of Brexit, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine has resulted in changes to the Avenues programme in Glasgow, an update to city councillors has revealed. Funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal, the Avenues programme a

Twenty-two apprentices from across North Lanarkshire are learning a range of trade skills with the council’s strategic housing and repairs partner Mears Scotland. Jim Logue, leader of North Lanarkshire Council welcomed the young people at a recent visit to the council’s civic centre wher

North Lanarkshire Council's housing committee has approved additional sites to be added to its new house building programme that will deliver more homes for its residents, regenerate local communities and boost the area’s local economy. The council is continuing to roll out its new build progr

State-of-the-art drones and lasers are being used together for the first time in Britain to improve Scotland’s sewers and are helping Scottish Water to reduce its carbon emissions. A combination of hi-tech drones and laser technology adapted for use in the waste water Industry is being deploye

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Crown Estate Scotland’s ZeroFour innovation hub at Montrose has taken a major step towards its aim of supporting clean, green economic growth in Angus and the north-east, by awarding seven key contracts to four Scottish-based companies. The delivery team, which now comprises an architect, cost

Conservation experts fighting for the restoration of a Glasgow architectural masterpiece have secured funding to develop a plan for the building’s future. The Egyptian Halls working group, led by the Scottish Civic Trust and composed of experienced developers, architects and conservation exper

A Kirkcaldy hotel has been granted planning permission to build a new spa and wellness centre. The owners of the Dean Park Hotel submitted the proposals to Fife Council at the start of the year.

A new initiative to encourage the development of a more diverse and all-encompassing workforce within Scotland's construction industry has been launched by the Construction Leadership Forum (CLF). Funded by the Scottish Government, the National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) is part of a wide