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Public given chance to view proposals for former primary school site in Jedburgh
The public are to be given the chance to view initial proposals by Cruden Homes for the delivery of 76 homes for social rent, on the site of the former Howdenburn Primary School on Howdenburn Drive in Jedburgh. The school, which was built in 1970, was closed in 2020...
Newcraighall development goes to community consultation
Leading affordable housing specialists Cullross Ltd have submitted plans for an exciting residential development on land east of Glennie Road Newcraighall, Musselburgh. If approved, the development would see circa 220 mixed-residential units, including flats, colony...
David Lloyd Edinburgh Shawfair opens membership and reveals new details about club facilities
David Lloyd Leisure has launched early membership via its website for the eagerly awaited David Lloyd Edinburgh Shawfair, opening in summer 2023, following strong interest from locals who have registered for updates in recent months. Launching online joining for the...
Social and affordable housing projects to be honoured at Scottish Empty Homes Awards
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership is calling for nominations for the 12th Scottish Empty Homes Awards, which will include a new award that recognises the increasing use of empty homes and buildings to create social and affordable housing. The awards honour the...
Green light for student development in Canongate, Edinburgh
A planning application for a development of high-quality purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Edinburgh’s Canongate has been given the green light following an appeal by property developers to the Scottish Government. Summix (CGE) Developments and S Harrison...
Concerns raised as record high of Scottish pupils identified with additional support needs while statutory support falls
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist care and education to vulnerable children and young people, has raised concerns over an increase in the number of pupils identified with additional support needs (ASN)....
Scottish trade mission seals deals in Barbados
A number of deals have been struck and discussions progressed following a successful Scottish Investment and Trade Mission to the Caribbean island of Barbados. Involving 26 delegates from a range of sectors, agreements have been struck across a range of areas,...
Development proposals revealed for former primary school site in Jedburgh
Cruden Homes has revealed proposals to deliver 76 homes for social rent, on the site of the former Howdenburn Primary School on Howdenburn Drive in Jedburgh. The school, which was built in 1970, was closed in 2020 and subsequently demolished, with pupils transferring...
Children’s service providers urge budget for mental health as almost a third of children not seen within waiting time target
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist care and education to vulnerable children and young people, is calling on the Scottish Government to deliver a budget for mental health. The call comes as new waiting...
Children’s service providers urge government to up its game over mentally ill young people treated in adult wards
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist children’s services, is urging the Scottish Government to up its game in response to a report out today (1st December), highlighting an increase in the number of young...
Proposals for new £40 million whisky warehousing facilities set to go on display
Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD) is giving the public the chance to view its proposals for a whisky maturation warehouse scheme at Bandeath Industrial Estate in Throsk, located outside Fallin, Stirlingshire. The 10th largest Scotch whisky company, IMD’s proposals for the...
Warm reception for Sanquhar wind farm introduction
The renewable energy company considering plans for a wind farm in Upper Nithsdale held a well-attended public information session to introduce the company, prior to the beginning of a formal planning application for their Rowancraig Wind Farm project south of...
Work begins on the new David Lloyd Edinburgh Shawfair ahead of summer 2023 launch
David Lloyd Leisure, Europe’s leading health, fitness, and leisure group, has announced that work has begun on the much-anticipated David Lloyd Edinburgh Shawfair development, with the club opening in summer 2023. Located in the new residential development area of...
Residential-led proposals Ocean Point at Leith revealed by Harrison
Property developer S Harrison Developments have revealed exciting proposals for a residential-led development at Ocean Point 2 in Leith. Neighbouring Ocean Point 1, whose occupiers include VisitScotland, the brownfield site will aim to comprise a mix of residential...
Prime Edinburgh residential development sites for sale at Western Harbour and Granton Harbour
14th November 2022 New to the market are eight cleared residential development sites in Western Harbour and Granton Harbour, Edinburgh. The opportunity forms five sites at Western Harbour and three sites at Granton. The sites are considered highly strategic due to the...
Summix announce purchase of Central Quay site in Glasgow from XLB
Property developer Summix Capital has announced the purchase of one of the most exciting development sites in Glasgow from XLB The prime brownfield site includes a current office building at 2 Central Quay, as well as a neighbouring 4.43-acre development site. Ideally...
Sanquhar information event seeks ideas to maximise wind farm benefit
The renewable energy company that is considering plans for a wind farm in Upper Nithsdale is holding a public information session to introduce the company prior to the beginning of a formal planning application for their Rowancraig Wind Farm project just south of...
Ken Ross announces purchase of Hallhill development in Dunbar
Property developer Ken Ross, has acquired Hallhill Developments Ltd (HDL) for an undisclosed sum. The large mixed-use development, which has been developing in Dunbar for over two decades, lies beside the A1 at Dunbar. Extending to over 400 acres it includes a range...
Vattenfall submit Dava Moor wind farm proposals
Energy company Vattenfall has submitted its proposals to the Scottish Government for a wind farm on Dava Moor north of Grantown-on-Spey in the Scottish Highlands. The Ourack Wind Farm project is located on moorland approximately 9km north of Grantown-on-Spey and...
Stirlingshire site wins top Affordable Housing award
A housing development in Stirlingshire that has brought 50 new affordable homes to the local area has won a national award, with the partners behind the plans believing it could be a blueprint for other parts of Scotland. Built by Lovell for Rural Stirling Housing...
Green light for Lidl, B&M and Starbucks at DunBear Park
A hat-trick of national chains is set to open at DunBear Park, Dunbar. The green light for a Lidl and B&M retail stores, and a Starbucks coffee shop, follows the approval of planning applications, subject to conditions, at the planning committee of East Lothian...