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Highland Council has announced that it will be hosting energy efficiency events in Badenoch and Strathspey next week.

Land reform can unlock opportunities to create resilient and empowered communities, improve productivity and reduce inequality, a national conference will hear today. Hamish Trench, chief executive of the Scottish Land Commission, was speaking at its conference in Edinburgh. In his address, he said

The developer behind a failed bid for hundreds of homes at Aberdeen's historic Rubislaw Quarry has submitted new plans for the site. Canadian firm Carttera has lodged a proposal of application notice to Aberdeen City Council for 250 private flats, gym, function room, public bistro and promenade alon

Walking and cycling charity Sustrans Scotland outlines how an active workforce can benefit your business.

New figures released by the Scottish Government's annual Health Survey have indicated that more people living in Scotland have been worried about running out of food in the past year.

A final proposal for a member’s bill to improve protection for people who purchase a new-build home has been lodged at the Scottish Parliament.

A plan to introduce a biomass boiler system at a housing development in North Ayrshire is to be the subject of a public consultation. North Ayrshire Council is asking residents to have their say on the proposal, which would deliver savings on energy bills for tenants and reduce greenhouse gas emissi

Paisley Housing Association has worked together with Paisley artist Mark Worst to create a new large mural called 'The Young Poet'. The partnership has resulted in the creation of a fresh new look upon a tenement in Paisley which is now home to the mural.

Caledonia Housing Association has launched an electric car-sharing programme in Muirton, Perth.

A Linstone Housing car-sharing initiative has received funding to expand following a hugely successful introduction. Mhairi Black MP with residents and the team from Linstone’s car club

Pupils from Kettle Primary School visited the site of a new affordable housing development at Monksmoss Ladybank in Fife to learn about the progress at the site. The Monksmoss Ladybank site is currently under development to convert the empty field to an area holding 22 new houses.

Joe McCormack was always meant to work at Bethany Christian Trust. Even at the height of his own addiction; he knew there was something more being asked of him. He said: “In 2008 I was walking down Leith Walk drunk and I felt the Holy Spirit say ‘You are going to work for Bethany one day

Homeowners in England will be allowed to add two storeys to their homes without having to get planning permission, under new proposals unveiled by the Conservative Party.

Four energy suppliers have been issued with final orders to compel them to make £14.7 million in outstanding payments they owe to comply with the Renewables Obligations schemes by 31 October 2019.

The Edinburgh-based social enterprise Social Bite has entered into its first retail partnership with Scotmid.