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Two of Persimmon Homes West Scotland’s most respected employees are retiring after a combined 59 years of service to the business. Alison Paton and Craig Watson are stepping down after careers that have spanned almost six decades and helped shape the company’s growth across Scotland.

Gilson Gray has promoted two senior lawyers to partner, strengthening its real estate and litigation offering. Real estate specialist Gregor Duthie and litigator Stephen Forsyth have both stepped up from legal director to partner.

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has approved a major mixed-use tourism development at the former Ministry of Defence torpedo testing station in Arrochar in Argyll & Bute.

Renfrewshire Council has secured £850,000 from the Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund to deliver the next phase of improvements at the Houston Court precinct in Johnstone’s town centre. 

CBRE has advised Buchan Offshore Wind on its relocation to 3,733 sq. ft. of new office space at Ediston’s refurbished 70 Wellington Street in Glasgow.

As the UK Government’s consultation on banning social media for under-16s draws to a close, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has written to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, asking them to consider the impact such a ban may have on how young people acces

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today published its Business Plan for 2026–27, setting out how it will invest Levy and other income to support the construction industry to recruit, train and retain a skilled, competent, and inclusive workforce.

Sustainable energy specialist Gensource has acquired Perth-based Solar Kingdom as it expands residential home energy delivery across Scotland. Solar Kingdom, which was established in 2009 and has 17 years of uninterrupted trading history in domestic solar installations, is now owned and operated wit

The Borderlands Partnership Board has approved £620,247 of Scottish Government investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for a community-led housing development in Kelloholm.

The JR Group has successfully delivered 17 new homes at the Coshneuk Road development in Millerston, as part of a £4.2 million project in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council.

Scotland’s proposed new national housing agency, More Homes Scotland, must be given a clear mandate, formal powers and a practical delivery role if it is to help tackle the country’s housing emergency, according to a new industry report.

Knight Frank has appointed Steve Dunbar to lead it's new ratings advisory service, with the deadline for the latest appeals process fast approaching. Steve Dunbar has joined Knight Frank as rating advisor, spearheading the new offering. Based in the firm’s Aberdeen office, he will provide supp

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has challenged the decision to grant Category A listed status to HMP Barlinnie, arguing the designation could restrict redevelopment opportunities and hamper regeneration in the surrounding area.

The Borderlands Place Programme, being delivered as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, has earmarked £7.2 million to support the development and renewal of four priority towns in the Scottish Borders: Eyemouth, Galashiels, Hawick, and Jedburgh. Borderlands Town Investment Plans (BT

The delivery of the new Forres Academy has taken two major steps forward, with Moray Council confirming plans for early mobilisation works and receiving Court of Session approval to use part of Roysvale Park to support construction.