East Lothian

A public local inquiry (PLI) will be held into a scheme to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh after Scottish Ministers wrote to East Lothian Council to confirm they would ‘call in' the proposals.

Scottish hospitality operator Buzzworks has acquired a North Berwick hotel, marking the company’s first move into accommodation as part of its ongoing expansion plans. The Nether Abbey Hotel, which first opened its doors in 1957 and has been run by the Stewart family for more than 60 years, si

Taylor Wimpey has started construction on its Dolphingstone Grange development, located near Wallyford.

Construction and engineering courses on offer in East Lothian are leading to jobs for young people and supporting local businesses. Based in Wallyford Learning Campus, the Construction Skills Centre was established by East Lothian Council to meet growing demand from the industry for skilled workers

Following months of detailed pre-construction design, Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has commenced the construction phase of its bulk earthworks and ground improvement contract at Torness for METLEN Energy and Metals, on behalf of SP Energy Networks and National Grid.

The South East Regional Delivery Alliance (SE-RDA) has reached a major milestone with its Bundle 1 projects of 109 affordable homes moving into construction in early 2026. Initially developed as part of the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator, the projects, located in Wallyford, East Lothian, and Burdiehous

East Lothian Council has approved a bid to delay the reconfiguration of a roundabout providing access to new homes at Craighall.

A planning application has been submitted to East Lothian Council on behalf of Wemyss and March Estates for a new coastal restaurant and beach huts at Longniddry Bents.

East Lothian Council has submitted a formal request asking Scottish Ministers to hold a public local inquiry (PLI) into a proposed scheme to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh.

The demolition of a former fire station and pump house in Musselburgh got underway yesterday. The building on Station Road has been deemed a health and safety risk following an extensive review process.

Plans to add more than 350 new homes to the edge of an East Lothian village have been given approval.

A public consultation has been launched seeking views on proposed active travel improvements on Musselburgh’s Station Road.

Civil, structural and conservation engineering firm Will Rudd has played a pivotal role in supporting Taylor Wimpey East Scotland in starting the delivery of their Dolphingstone masterplan near Wallyford.

Work to ensure accommodation for the arts in Musselburgh and explore opportunities to finance a replacement of the Brunton Hall is progressing.

East Lothian Council has selected a preferred supplier and will now begin the first steps to look at siting a hyperscale data centre on the former coal store site at Cockenzie. There are several steps to be completed to determine the feasibility of the project, with the overall aim being a Joint Ven