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28 Feb 2019 - No comments
The preferred bidder for a £150m energy from waste plant in Aberdeen has been named, clearing the way for construction to begin later in the year should the final go-ahead be given next month....
28 Feb 2019 - No comments
Architecture practice LBA have won planning consent for a radical renovation of an existing cottage in Anstruther, Fife, by subdividing an existing property into two homes. Located at 5 Ellice...
27 Feb 2019 - No comments
Hawkins/Brown have struck out north with the establishment of Studio Scotland, a dedicated office spanning Edinburgh and Glasgow led by Peter McLaughlin, formerly of 7N Architects. The...
27 Feb 2019 - No comments
DTA architects have tabled proposals to build 11 flats on the site of an existing detached home at Carlisle Road, Hamilton, part of a densification of land use for the South Lanarkshire town....
27 Feb 2019 - No comments
The Unum Partnership, acting on behalf of Robertson Living, has submitted plans for 40 apartments on Sand Piper Drive in Leith . Lying adjacent to the Western Harbour masterplan the site was...
27 Feb 2019 - No comments
Patrizia have unveiled ambitious proposals to transform Aberdeen Market with an eye catching ‘lantern’ tower designed to enhance the city skyline. Overseen by Halliday Fraser Munro the...
26 Feb 2019 - No comments
A dramatic path hewn from the volcanic rock of Calton Hill has been opened to the public once more following a programme of extensive repairs and improvements carried out by Edinburgh World...
26 Feb 2019 - No comments
The University of Edinburgh has unveiled a new look Edinburgh College of Art and Murchison House following completion of a twin refurbishment programme by Kier Construction. £14m has been...
26 Feb 2019 - No comments
3DReid Architects have completed a remodelling of Avonbridge United Reform Church, near Falkirk, to craft a flexible interior capable of accommodating both worship and a programme of community...
25 Feb 2019 - No comments
LBA and Wemyss Properties have won the backing of City of Edinburgh Council to proceed with a eight homes at Craigleith Terrace , in line with their Georgian forebears. Comprising eight...
22 Feb 2019 - No comments
Kingdom Housing Association have brought forward plans for 60 new apartments on an expanse of surface car parking in Alloa town centre to meet high demand for affordable housing in the area....
22 Feb 2019 - No comments
Glasgow’s fire-ravaged Sauchiehall Street is set for further change after a demolition application was filed for the C-listed former ABC Cinema . Left a charred shell by the Glasgow School...
22 Feb 2019 - No comments
The city of Edinburgh could become far more pedestrian friendly following the publication of responses to a city-wide consultation exercise which support a radical shift in emphasis from...
21 Feb 2019 - No comments
East Ayrshire Council has agreed funding for a £3.5m streetscape improvement project designed to breathe new life into the towns former Burgh Chambers through the creation of a new library and...
21 Feb 2019 - No comments
Moda Living has moved on-site with a major private rented sector development in Glasgow city centre with the commencement of demolition works at the former Strathclyde Police headquarters....
20 Feb 2019 - No comments
East Renfrewshire planners have granted approval to a development of 114 new homes at Malletsheugh on the western outskirts of Newton Mearns. Stewart Gardens is being built by housebuilder...
20 Feb 2019 - No comments
A vision for a multi-activity snowsports centre near Inverness, including a visitor centre, café, mountain bike courses and zip wire, has been filed with The Highland Council. An environmental...
20 Feb 2019 - No comments
A parking deck in Inverness city centre has been earmarked for a £20m, 210-bed hotel following the presentation of indicative plans at an initial public exhibition. Proposals brought forward...
19 Feb 2019 - No comments
Glasgow Housing Association and Collective Architecture have scaled back plans for urban affordable housing on a long-standing gap site to the east of the Merchant City at Watson Street , after...
19 Feb 2019 - No comments
City of Edinburgh planners have lent their approval to a mixed-use makeover of The Royal Hospital for Sick Children by Downing. Fletcher Joseph Architects have been commissioned to oversee...
19 Feb 2019 - No comments
McAleer & Rushe has secured the contract to build a 300-bed Maldron branded hotel and ancillary office development in Glasgow city centre at the junction of Renfrew and Renfield Streets....
19 Feb 2019 - No comments
Dundee has laid out its growth priorities for the coming decade in the form of an updated local development plan , detailing its land use strategy through to 2029. The blueprint will form...
18 Feb 2019 - No comments
Transport Scotland are to open the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route to road traffic from tomorrow with completion of the final 4.5-mile section connecting Craibstone and Parkhill....
18 Feb 2019 - No comments
Zone Architects and Granton Homes have come forward with an application for planning in principle to extend Kingsmeadows House , Peebles , with a new build apartment block. Renewing a prior...
15 Feb 2019 - No comments
Perth & Kinross Council are to lead a new affordable housing drive in the village of Scone after agreeing to construct 65 homes on the site of the former Glebe Primary School. To be built by...
15 Feb 2019 - No comments
LDN Architects have brought forward plans for the conservation element of The Engine Yard at the former Shrubhill Tram depot in Edinburgh, currently being delivered by Places for People. This...
15 Feb 2019 - No comments
Holmes Miller Architects have filed plans for a new Canaan lane Primary School and nursery on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council. Replacing an existing care home in the Grange...
15 Feb 2019 - No comments
Ryder Architecture have opened their seventh office with the unveil of a new studio in Haarlem, Amsterdam, from which to spearhead European growth post Brexit. Headed by Dutchman Wouter...
14 Feb 2019 - No comments
Glasgow City Council have granted planning consent for the erection of 48 low-rise homes on the site of two former 24-storey tower blocks in Kennishead. A mix of houses and flats will now be...
14 Feb 2019 - No comments
East Lothian Council have taken possession of the £18.9m Wallyford Primary following completion of the Hub South East build. Overseen by Morrison Construction and jmarchitects the school...
14 Feb 2019 - No comments
Foster & Partners have picked up the baton from Richard Murphy Architects to develop revised plans for a significant mixed-use scheme at Haymarket , Edinburgh. This follows the summer sale of...
13 Feb 2019 - No comments
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde have taken possession of the £17m Gorbals Health Centre , providing a new home for four GP surgeries, a dental practice and other care services. Delivered by Hub...
13 Feb 2019 - No comments
Highland Council has put forward plans for a 3,000sq/m coastal materials recovery centre in Inverness to prevent biodegradable municipal waste from finding its way to landfill. Adopting an...
12 Feb 2019 - No comments
Queens Cross Housing Association have won £40m in funding from M&G Investments to progress plans for an ‘urban suburb’ in Hamiltonhill, Glasgow. A masterplan prepared by Collective...
12 Feb 2019 - No comments
Edinburgh Airport could play host to a new 200-bed hotel following submission of a proposal of application notice to construct new accommodation adjacent to Ingliston Road. The Aviator Hotel...
12 Feb 2019 - No comments
Drinks giant Diageo has stepped up plans for a nationwide network of visitor attractions with the submission of plans for a hub attraction on Edinburgh’s Princes Street. The Johnnie Walker...
12 Feb 2019 - No comments
Holmes Miller Architects have filed plans with Renfrewshire Council for the £22m redevelopment of Paisley Town Hall , entailing a number of external and internal modifications. These...
11 Feb 2019 - No comments
Robertson have commenced work to rebuild the home of Edinburgh Academical FC to create a modern sports hub following completion of enabling works . Led by The Raeburn Place Foundation the...
11 Feb 2019 - No comments
Fraser Livingstone Architects have followed up their launch a fortnight ago with submission of their first planning application, the refurbishment and extension of a disused public toilet to...
11 Feb 2019 - No comments
A pioneering development of energy efficient homes at Drumnadrochit is to be extended following the submission of plans for an additional 43 homes in the Highland settlement of Drumnadrochit....
8 Feb 2019 - No comments
St Andrews Links Trust has brought forward plans for a 1,200sq/ft headquarters within the home of golf. The office building will unite 50 head office staff under one roof for the first time,...
8 Feb 2019 - No comments
BDP is spearheading efforts to build a £40m Bio Therapeutics Hub for Innovation at the Forresterhill Health Campus in Aberdeen. Biohub would sit to the west of the current campus on a south...
7 Feb 2019 - No comments
McTaggart Construction has commenced delivery of a modern travellers site in Girvan, encompassing seven chalet-style bungalows. Budgeted at £1.54m the project is being funded by South Ayrshire...
7 Feb 2019 - No comments
LAS Architecture have rekindled plans to transform Aberdeen’s historic Woolmanhill Hospital on Skene Street with submission of a fresh application to create 27 serviced apartments within the...
7 Feb 2019 - No comments
The rejuvenation of Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge has taken a significant step forward with the submission of mixed-use plans by 3DReid and Vastint Hospitality centred on Freer Street. Second...
6 Feb 2019 - No comments
BakerHicks have commenced design work for a £56m Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC within the Glasgow Airport Investment Area in Renfrewshire, after picking up the design services...
6 Feb 2019 - No comments
Vacant ground at Westmoreland Street, Govanhill , formerly occupied by the 1920’s Hampden Picture House, and latterly used as a community park under Glasgow’s ‘Stalled Spaces’ initiative...
5 Feb 2019 - No comments
BDP has formed a partnership with Canadian counterparts Quadrangle to forge a unified prospectus for further growth across North America. The strategic investment will see Quadrangle’s office...
5 Feb 2019 - No comments
CCG have moved on-site with a development of 46 homes for social rent at Talisman Avenue in the Westcliff area ofDumbarton. Delivered on behalf of Cube Housing Association, part of the Wheatley...
5 Feb 2019 - No comments
Livingston Designer Outlet are to press ahead with a £7m refurbishment geared toward transforming the customer experience. Clark Contracts have been appointed to oversee the work which will be...
4 Feb 2019 - No comments
Highland Council has given their backing to a four-star boutique hotel on the site of a former golf course at Portree on the Isle of Skye. Centred on The Big Bothy , a 450sq/m reception,...
4 Feb 2019 - No comments
Paisley’s A-listed Coats Memorial Church could play host to a multi-purpose entertainment venue with the launch of a £1.5m fundraising campaign to make the dream a reality. Local practice...
4 Feb 2019 - No comments
Glasgow City Council is to launch a public consultation into draft plans for a linear river park along both banks of the River Clyde through the Broomielaw district. Launching on Friday the...
1 Feb 2019 - No comments
Plans to restart whisky production at Port Ellen distillery on Islay have been made public by drinks giant Diageo as part of an ambitious nationwide expansion strategy . This will see two...
1 Feb 2019 - No comments
A bid to transform a former school in Glasgow’s west end, latterly used as office accommodation, into 71 student beds has found favour with Glasgow City Council. Planning consent for the...
1 Feb 2019 - No comments
CALA Homes have unveiled their largest house type ever created in the West of Scotland at Riverside at Bothwell , in the form of their 3,800sq/ft Waterston showhome. A collection of 12...
1 Feb 2019 - No comments
North Lanarkshire Council are to progress a £17.9m shared campus at South Biggar Road, Airdrie, designed by Halliday Fraser Munro and delivered by Morgan Sindall. St Edwards and Tollbrae...

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