Bill Bruce, the founder of Aberdeenshire housebuilder Scotia Homes, has died aged 86. Ellon-born and bred, Mr Bruce was directly involved in the construction and sale of 20,000 homes across Scotland. Throughout his long career he worked to fulfil his dream that everyone should be able to own a home.
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Aberdeenshire housebuilder Scotia Homes has confirmed that it is undertaking a review of its business, with the potential for job losses. The firm said “continuing challenges” affecting the property market since the oil industry downturn in 2014 and “heightening uncertainties relat
The Scottish Government has overturned Aberdeenshire Council's rejection of plans to build 113 homes in Tarves, The Press and Journal reports. Councillors at the local authority refused Scotia Homes' plans last year due to concerns over the scale of the development and lack of accompanying amenities
New plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development on the outskirts of Ellon which will include almost 1,000 homes. The mixed-use development proposed for land at Cromleybank Farm consists of up to 980 houses, a quarter of which will be affordable, as well as 2 hectares of employment land, a s
Aberdeenshire housebuilder Scotia Homes has announced that it expects to shed 10 per cent of its workforce as the oil and gas industry downturn continues to hit the local housing market. The Ellon-based group, which employs around 210 staff as well as a number of apprentices, said “market conditio