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A set of glasses which allow people who do not have use of their arms to use a computer is one of the shortlisted entries A number of top industry experts have been officially revealed as the panel of judges for a ‘Dragons Den’ inspired event for aspiring designers, engineers and inventors.

Lorain receives her award from Thistle managing director Ian Maxwell The vice chair of Maryhill Housing has been honoured by Partick Thistle Football Club.

People living near Dundee landmark Maryfield House could be consulted on the future use of the site. The former nurses’ residence has been declared surplus to requirements by NHS Tayside and now city planners are asking councillors to back a consultation on a blueprint for the location that will e

Councillors agreed to a six-week period of public consultation on draft development briefs for five sites earmarked for residential development in Moray. The briefs set out the design standards for future development of the sites and developers will be expected to reflect these standards in any prop

Efforts to reduce homelessness in Scotland are continuing to pay dividends but the number of children living in temporary accommodation is once again on the increase. Official statistics published today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician revealed that 17,100 applications for homelessness assistance

Alan Simpson Kingdom Housing Association has appointed Alan Simpson as director of housing and asset management.

Developers have unveiled plans to build 140 affordable flats and houses at the former Maxwell Road gasworks in East Pollokshields. Plans submitted by AS Homes on behalf of Home Group will see 96 townhouses and 44 flats as well as supporting amenity space and recreational areas developed on 8.3 acres

Kingdom Housing Association is to move forward with proposals to develop the derelict former walled garden at Trynmuir, Cuparmuir, with 25 homes for affordable rent. Having been granted planning permission in principle for the development by Fife Council back in 2010, followed by another approval in

A proposed Govanhill Housing Association development in Glasgow A study into the impact of investment in housing, regeneration and neighbourhood renewal in Glasgow has issued a briefing paper into the benefits of new build housing provided through regeneration in the city.

Nicola Sturgeon Community and third sector projects that try new ways to tackle poverty and improve people’s lives can now apply for a share of £29 million ‎funding.

The first properties at Scotland's largest council housing development have been completed. West Lothian Council is building 1,000 new council homes across the county as part of a £111 million investment.

Eco Insulate Ltd has won a contract to carry out room in roof insulation work to homes on the Isle of Lewis. The scheme involves treating at least 40 properties for the Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP).

Proposals have been submitted to demolish the Old College Bar in Glasgow for a 12-storey student flat development. Under the plans from developer Structured House, the High Street establishment will be removed and replaced with a 426-bed complex for university students in the area.

Housing projects which demonstrate practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to current housing needs are invited to submit their entries to the World Habitat Awards. The annual awards are a great way of identifying and celebrating good practice in housing worldwide and entries are now open fo

The average price of a property in Scotland in November 2016 was £143,033 – an increase of 3.3 per cent on the previous year and an increase of 1.0 per cent when compared to the previous month. This compares to a UK average of £217,928, which was an increase of 6.7 per cent over the year and an