Built Environment Networking Blog: Scotland News

Macquarie and Ferrovial announce sale of AGS Airports

Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie), via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 4, and Ferrovial have reached an agreement to sell AGS Airports to AviAlliance. The terms of the transaction represent an enterprise value for the business of approximately £1.53 billion. AGS Airports owns and operates the primary airports serving Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton. These airports provide essential domestic […]

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Major Development in Glasgow High Street Changes Hands

Revised plans are being drawn up for Glasgow’s expansive High Street goods yard site following its sale to a new developer. The 7.5-acre derelict site, located between Collegelands and Bell Street, has been acquired by Galliard Apsley Partnership, a joint venture between Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital, which focuses on large-scale brownfield regeneration. Previously, […]

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Major peatland restoration, carbon capture and woodland create scheme announced following acquisition of Glen Dye Moor

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), and Par Equity (‘Par’), the Scottish-based forestry investment fund manager, today announce plans to deliver a significant woodland creation and peatland restoration scheme in the North-East of Scotland that aims to capture over 1.4 million tonnes of carbon. Aviva Investors and Par have established […]

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Major Property Acquisitions in Edinburgh and Glasgow Signal Robust Market

In a series of significant property deals, French investor Remake Asset Management has acquired a prime office and retail block in Edinburgh, while S Hotels & Resorts has secured the freehold of Mercure Glasgow City Hotel. Remake Asset Management’s acquisition of the property at 40 Princes Street, Edinburgh, was finalized for £29.53 million. Built in […]

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Manova Partners secures planning to refurb Edinburgh office

A planning application for the refurbishment of the Calton Square office building, has been granted subject to conditions by City of Edinburgh Council. Promoted by Ardstone Capital on behalf of Manova Partners, asset manager to the asset owner, the vision for the repositioned Calton Square is to create a best-in-class office building comparable to the […]

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Millemont Capital Partners Acquires Yotel Edinburgh from Starwood Capital Group

In a significant real estate transaction, Millemont Capital Partners, a prominent UK private equity firm, has successfully acquired Yotel Edinburgh from Starwood Capital Group. The deal underscores Millemont’s strategic expansion in the hospitality sector, particularly in key urban locations. Yotel Edinburgh, a 276-room hotel located in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, opened its doors […]

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Mixed use development planned by Scotch Whisky Investments

Scotch Whiskey Investments has announced plans to develop a new mixed-use project in Fife – which will integrate their new corporate HQ into an expansion of their proposed whiskey storage facility. The development will also ask as a museum to showcase history of the industry and educate people about single malt Scotch whisky – with […]

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New agreement heralds next phase of £100m plans for Falkirk

A £100m project which is set to deliver new homes, offices, food outlets and leisure facilities in Falkirk is on course to commence next year, following the signing of a new development agreement. The move, which comes as joint venture partners Hargreaves Land and Fintry Estates have reached agreement with Falkirk Council, paves the way for a […]

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