Edinburgh plans to build three Modern Schools Aug 31, 2023 Edinburgh is gearing up to establish three state-of-the-art educational institutions. To accommodate the growing populace, especially from new residential projects in the city’s west, a fresh primary and secondary school will be erected. Additionally, an older primary school, currently in a deteriorating state, is slated for replacement. These initiatives had previously faced postponements due to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh Scottish Widows building to undergo £100M major redevelopment Oct 3, 2022 The redevelopment of the former Scottish Widows headquarters is on the horizon after a planning application was lodged for a £100 million redevelopment of the site. Under the proposals, five of the famous 12 bronze glazed, hexagonal blocks which make up the building on Dalkeith Road would be demolished along with the large underground car […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh Welcomes Development Opportunities with New Flat Proposals Sep 7, 2023 Edinburgh is set to witness a transformative urban rejuvenation as plans are rolled out for the construction of new residential flats. These flats are strategically aimed at replacing the long-abandoned industrial yards and garages that currently occupy a prime location adjacent to the city’s bustling Gorgie Road. The detailed proposal envisions the transformation of these […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh’s Housing Horizon Expands with Over £1 Billion Development by Summix Feb 28, 2024 Regeneration company Summix has secured a 15.5-acre site in west Edinburgh, previously utilised by Spanish paper and cardboard company Saica, heralding a significant move towards addressing the housing needs within the city. This acquisition is in line with Edinburgh’s City Plan 2030, which highlights the Maybury site’s potential for the development of over 1,000 new […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh’s Ocean Terminal Set for Transformative £250m Redevelopment Jan 11, 2024 Edinburgh City Council has recently greenlit a substantial £250 million redevelopment project for the Ocean Terminal shopping centre in Leith’s waterfront area. This decision follows a detailed planning and consultation process that began in 2020, involving the local community in shaping the future of the area. The first phase of the redevelopment, which includes the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Edinburgh’s Prime Residential Site on Sale with £65m Development Potential Sep 5, 2023 A prime residential development site in Leith, Edinburgh, with the potential to house nearly 250 units, has been listed for sale. The site, known as The Glassworks, spans 3.46 acres and boasts a potential gross development value of up to £65 million. It has already secured planning permission, allowing for the construction of 247 residential […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Falkirk Growth Deal set to attract £1bn of investment into region Dec 21, 2021 Up to 2,000 jobs and £1bn worth of future investment is expected to result from the signing of the Heads of Terms agreement between UK Government, Scottish Government and Falkirk Council in the Falkirk Growth Deal. The agreement means 11 projects can now use a total of £80m investment from UK and Scottish Governments, £45m […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
First World Hybrid Real Estate snaps up suburban retail park in £12m deal Feb 8, 2022 FWHRE, an Isle of Man Regulated Fund, listed on The International Stock Exchange (TISE), has completed the acquisition of units 1A and 1B, West Retail Park in the affluent residential suburb of Milngavie, just north of Glasgow. The two units are let to Aldi and Home Bargains until June 2039 and June 2034 respectively. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Former Leith bingo hall to be redeveloped Jan 10, 2024 Members of the public are being invited to offer feedback on plans to redevelop the bingo hall located on Leith’s Manderston Steet in Edinburgh. (current image and CGI of proposed development attached). Developer Longstone (2) Limited has unveiled plans to conserve and redevelop the existing building into new student homes. This is in response to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Four-storey Health Innovation Hub planned for Glasgow Jul 5, 2022 Kadans Science Partner is looking to develop a disused car park in Govan – with a 6,000sq m 4-storey development taking its place. The scheme – set to be delivered in partnership with the University of Glasgow and Scottish Enterprise – would see the creation of a new precision medicine health innovation hub. The scheme […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glasgow City Council Advances Exciting Development Framework for Greater Pollok, Prepares for UKREiiF Involvement Dec 6, 2023 In the lead-up to its involvement in The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), Glasgow City Council has announced the launch of a public consultation for the Greater Pollok Local Development Framework (LDF). This initiative is part of the council’s commitment to guiding future development in the region, with a focus on areas […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glasgow collaborates with UK Infrastructure Bank to accelerate Clyde Metro development Apr 13, 2023 A project that seeks to accelerate the development of Clyde Metro has been agreed between Glasgow and UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB). UKIB has been working with the council to support the development of financial and commercial plans for the mass transit project which was recently confirmed by the Scottish Government as a key priority for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
