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A Highland landowner has pledged to build “much needed” homes to help tackle depopulation if a controversial golf course is allowed to go ahead. Edward Abel Smith said he intends to create 30 new homes near the site of the proposed Coul Links course in Sutherland.

Fife Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to approve an Evidence Report, the first stage in preparing a new style Local Development Plan for the Kingdom.

New drone footage, shot by contractor GRAHAM, shows the progress made on the regeneration of Drum Property Group’s Candleriggs Square in Glasgow’s Merchant City district.

Organisations across Scotland, including community, cultural and education groups, will be able to bid for support from a fund aimed at engaging people in tackling the climate emergency. The £250,000 Climate Engagement Fund will support activities such as climate festivals, skills workshops, a

Housebuilder Dandara has officially begun construction at The Pines, its new development of homes in Wallyford, East Lothian. Located on Futures Drive, the range of 87 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes will be situated on former farmland, just a 10-minute car ride to the coast. The properties

A former car dealership in Milngavie could be demolished to make way for a 60-bed care home.

Delighted tenants are loving their new homes at a development in East Calder. Tenants who have moved into Lowther’s new homes at Raw Holdings have been enjoying the tranquillity of living in the countryside whilst having all the amenities of the bustling town of Livingston right on their doors

Scottish charity Hillcrest Futures has submitted a bid to establish a drug checking service in Dundee, aimed at addressing potential contamination of illegal drugs and reducing associated harms. The proposal to establish a drug checking facility is being worked on in partnership with Dundee Alcohol

Sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2024 awards programme, this year focused on how its members are meeting the housing needs of everyone living (or who wishes to live) in Scotland. With the awards seeking to showcase the many examples of best practice and innova

Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee has launched a call for views to support its scrutiny of the Scottish Government’s Land Reform Bill.

A proposed development of 102 homes in a Fife village has taken a step forward after it was granted planning approval by Fife Council. Developer Quale Homes received permission from Fife Council’s West and Central planning committee last week to progress its development to the south of Coaltow

Shire Housing Association has retained Investors in People Gold Accreditation and compliance with Customer Service Excellence. Gold accreditation in Investors in People means that not only does Shire have the policies in place, but more than that, everyone takes ownership for making them come to lif

A further attempt is being made to develop a block of flats for Thenue Housing Association in Cranhill.

Reidvale Housing Association has a new chair, vice chair, director and a number of co-opted committee members following a special meeting last week.

Responding to continued interest from visitors in saving money on energy bills and future-proofing their homes, energy efficiency will take centre stage at this year’s Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by Fleming Homes, when it returns to the SEC, Glasgow on 11-12 May 202