Two Dunfermline High Schools to be demolished…£123m campus proposed Dec 6, 2023 Fife Council has put forward plans for the demolition of Woodmill High School and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline, with the process scheduled to start towards the end of 2024. This initiative is part of a broader plan to build a new £123.6 million campus, set to open in August 2024. The new […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
UK Banks Invest £100 Million in Ardersier Port Renewable Project May 13, 2024 Ardersier Port, situated near Inverness, has successfully secured a £100 million investment from two state-owned banks to aid its development into a vital renewable energy hub. The Scottish National Investment Bank and the UK Infrastructure Bank have each contributed £50 million to Haventus, the company overseeing the port, which is also benefiting from green tax […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Unbranded Finance funding unlocks Glasgow aparthotel scheme Jan 21, 2022 Unbranded Finance has kicked off 2022 by completing a £2.5 million bridging loan on behalf of Courie Investments Limited, secured against a prime Glasgow City Centre office building with planning permission for a 113-room aparthotel at 249 West George Street, on the corner of Blythswood Square. The 24-month loan will be used as a holding […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Union Square in Aberdeen Sold for £111 Million Amid Strategic Asset Disposal Feb 28, 2024 The Union Square shopping centre, a prominent retail and leisure hub in Aberdeen, has been acquired by a US-based affiliate of the Lone Star Real Estate Fund for £111 million. This sale concludes Hammerson’s targeted strategy to shed non-core UK assets, with the property developer announcing that the transaction is set to complete by the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unite Students Announces £95m Glasgow Development Amid Student Housing Shortage Sep 13, 2023 Unite Students, the UK’s premier student accommodation developer, has unveiled plans for a significant expansion in Glasgow. The company disclosed an option agreement to purchase a central Glasgow site for an 800-bed development, contingent on planning approval. This move is a strategic response to Glasgow’s pressing student housing deficit. The city, a hub for three […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
University in JV to bring forward food and drink innovation hub Feb 28, 2022 A report to East Lothian Council last week approved the Joint Venture Structure between the local authority and Queen Margaret University that will take forward the delivery of the plans. The Court of the University also gave its go ahead for the joint venture. The first stage of the development, construction of the Food and Drink […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unlocking Scotland’s Potential: 3,000-Home Durieshill Development and the Upcoming Scotland Development Plans Conference Sep 1, 2023 Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its developmental journey. The recent approval of the 3,000-home Durieshill project, nestled between Plean and Bannockburn, exemplifies the nation’s forward momentum. This expansive project, initiated in 2004, promises a blend of homes and amenities, including new schools, local shops, a business park, civic areas, playparks, community woodland, and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Updated plans revealed for 464-home Fountainbridge development Sep 15, 2022 Team behind project has lodged a planning application for four residential plots in the City of Edinburgh Council’s regeneration project at Fountainbridge. The project is a partnership project by Cruden Homes East (Ltd) and Buccleuch Property. The submission forms part of the pre-development agreement between the council and the development partners to regenerate the canalside […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vibrant new town centre plans unveiled for East Lothian’s Blindwells Oct 2, 2023 Ambitious plans to develop a mixed-use centre at the heart of East Lothian’s new town, Blindwells, including more affordable homes, have been submitted for approval. The project proposals, led by regeneration and property development specialist Hargreaves Land, could see new shops, offices, restaurants, supermarket and business space all constructed on 5 acres at Blindwells. Included in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Vita Group secures planning for a new 267-bed Vita Student PBSA development in Edinburgh Jan 24, 2024 Plans for a 267-bed purpose-built student accommodation building (PBSA) in Edinburgh brought forward by Vita Group have been approved. In the planning meeting, which happened on Wednesday 24 January, the Development Management sub committee at City of Edinburgh Council approved plans for the new Vita Student residence at New Waverley North, part of the £240M New Waverley regeneration project. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wheatley Homes South to Construct 800 Affordable Homes in Dumfries and Galloway Dec 6, 2023 Wheatley Homes South, a major social housing provider, plans to build over 800 new homes in Dumfries and Galloway. These homes are part of the company’s efforts to meet the region’s housing demand and will be spread across a dozen new projects. The homes, designed to be modern and energy-efficient, are a key aspect of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Whisky distillery in Scotland recommended for approval Sep 15, 2022 A Highland village could be in line for a new whisky distillery as council planners are expected to give it the green light this month. Midfearn Distillery Company is seeking permission for a distillery, warehouse, bottling, tank farm and energy centre – to produce up to one million litres of alcohol every year using water […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
