News
Lovell profit up 15% in half year results
Partnership housing specialist Lovell has made a significant contribution to results for the half year, released today by parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group. Lovell has made a £13.9m profit, a rise of 15% on last year’s...
Proposals for Glenrothes whisky storage and warehousing development set to go out for public consultation.
Proposals for an expanded whisky storage and warehousing development in Glenrothes are set to go out for public consultation. Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI) is bringing forward proposals for the delivery of single malt Scotch whisky storage warehouses with associated...
Investment is key to the future of social care in Scotland
Heather Harris from Spark of Genius, a member of the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition. Social care in Scotland continues to face severe pressure in terms of both staffing levels and relevant skills. Urgent measures are required in order to address the current...
New partnership could be a model for tackling empty homes in Scotland’s rural and island communities
Tighean Innse Gall (TIG) and the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) have launched a joint project to tackle the issue of empty homes in Outer Hebrides, working closely with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) to purchase and refurbish empty homes...
Planning application submitted for new c. £40 million logistics hub on land in Newarthill, Motherwell
XPO Logistics has submitted a planning application for the delivery of an exciting new c. £40 million logistics hub at a site bounded by Edinburgh Road and Legbrannock Road, Newarthill, Motherwell. The development will serve to address a market-proven requirement for...
Proposals for significant mixed-use development in Falkland set to go out for public consultation
Proposals for a significant mixed-use development in Falkland and an extensive range of new facilities for the village are set to go out for public consultation. Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI) is bringing forward proposals for the delivery of a mixed-use development...
New major events venue in Fife available for hire
In a major boost for Scottish events and festivals, a brand new outdoor all-weather event arena in Fife is available for hire. Situated in the spectacular setting of the former St Ninians opencast coal mine, located off Junction 4 of the M90 near Kelty, the arena...
Stunning luxury homes in the shadow of historic Dalnair Castle for sale
The last few stunning luxury homes have been released for sale at Dalnair, marking the completion of the latest phase of development at the exclusive estate, located near Drymen, Loch Lomond. Situated in the shadow of historic Dalnair Castle, which dates from 1884,...
Aberdeen MP learns how housing association helps residents with cost of living rises
An Aberdeen MP has visited a social housing development in Bridge of Dee to see how a housing association is helping residents with difficulties caused by increases to the cost of living and changes to Universal Credit. Kirsty Blackman MP (SNP, Aberdeen North) visited...
Proposals for significant investment in Fife revealed by Scotch Whisky Investments
Scotch Whisky Investments (SWI) has heralded a significant investment in Fife. This includes proposals for the delivery of a mixed-used development in Falkland, that will incorporate a new iconic corporate headquarters building, and an expansion of a proposed whisky...
UK businesses “wasteful” with ineffective workplace health initiatives
New poll finds 68% UK adults think occupational health is important but just 10% believe some current workplace health & wellbeing services important Ill health cost £10.6 billion to UK businesses in 2018-19, with 1.7 million suffering work-related health...
Luxury apartments adjacent to one of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings launches onto the market
A stunning new residential development, neighbouring one of Scotland’s most iconic buildings, has come onto the market. Situated in Cathcart, nestled on the banks of the River Cart, Holmwood Heights comprises 59 two and three-bedroom luxury apartments and penthouses....
Fantastic Platinum Jubilee Youth Spectacular hosted by Stephen Mulhern comes to Fife
A stunning event to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and hosted by TV presenter, magician and comedian, Stephen Mulhern, took place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June at St Ninians, near the village of Kelty in Fife. The Platinum Jubilee Youth Spectacular was held...
Green light for Forth Street aparthotel
Planning has been granted, subject to conditions, by the Development Management Sub-Committee of City of Edinburgh Council today (15th June) for a new 55-room aparthotel on Forth Street and Broughton Street Lane. This is to be undertaken by independent company,...
Warning of mental health ’emergency’ as child referrals increase by more than 22%
The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC), an alliance of leading providers of specialist children’s services, is warning of a mental health "emergency" and called for greatly increased investment as the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the young become...
Children’s coalition response to the Scottish Government resource spending review
Responding to the Scottish Government Resource Spending Review, a spokesperson for the Scottish Children's Services Coalition commented: "The Scottish Government’s resource review, which highlights a spending gap of around £3.5 billion by 2026/27, points to highly...
ESG needs to become part of the DNA of new developments
Scotland’s net zero commitments cannot be achieved without a clear focus on the built environment, which accounts for about 40% of global carbon emissions. But progress in reducing carbon emissions in the property sector has been variable. Environmental, social and...
Next phase of Edmonstone masterplan submitted
An application for the approval of detailed design issues, called ‘matters specified in conditions’ (MSC), for the final phase of Edmonstone Estate in Edinburgh has been submitted by landowner, Alba Developments with design work undertaken by 7N Architects. Edmonstone...
Over 1,150 empty homes brought back into use in Scotland in 2020/21
A report published today by the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership shows how Empty Homes Officers throughout Scotland helped to bring more than 1,150 empty properties back into use last year. The figures show that almost 70% of these properties had been empty for two...
TV celeb urges people to grab tickets to Fife Platinum Jubilee Youth Spectacular as radio campaign launched
TV presenter, magician and comedian, Stephen Mulhern, is urging people to grab their tickets so they don't miss out on the highly anticipated event known as the Platinum Jubilee Youth Spectacular at St Ninians, near Kelty in Fife. This event is also being promoted...
Letter to the editor – Scottish Children’s Services Coalition – Mental Health Awareness Week
12th May 2022 Dear Editor, This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, providing an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health problems and to mobilize efforts to address these. The rise in such problems over recent years has previously been labelled as...