Gorbals District in Glasgow Prepares for Major Transformation Jul 26, 2023 In a significant development, two towering residential blocks in Glasgow’s Gorbals district are slated for demolition due to fire safety concerns. The New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) has initiated the process of relocating residents from the 276 flats located at 305 and 341 Caledonia Road. The decision to demolish the buildings was taken following a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government confirms Scotland carbon capture plans Jul 31, 2023 UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has today travelled to Scotlandf to confirm plans for a multi-million pound carbon capture project in Scotland which would create the UK’s fourth cluster for transitioning to a net zero UK. “Project Acorn” is set to strengthen to UK’s energy security strategy – with millions of pounds of funding announced […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green Energy Scheme Delivered in Perth Sep 6, 2024 A Scottish Water site in Perth is now significantly greener, thanks to the installation of an £852,000 solar scheme. The scheme has seen 1,236 ground mounted PV (photovoltaic) panels installed on the site at Gowan’s Terrace which hosts a Scottish Water office and water treatment works. It is set to generate 0.53GWh of green energy […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Green light for Ardrossan Harbour redevelopment agreement Jun 2, 2023 The ongoing project to transform Ardrossan Harbour has reached an important stage. North Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has approved an agreement which will trigger the beginning of the procurement process for the multi-million pound redevelopment. This agreement with the Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited (AHCL) will enable Peel Ports Group to lead a procurement process to secure […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light for Ayrshire Eco-Wellness Park Jan 17, 2024 Proposals by The Barony NP (UK) Ltd for the development of an Eco-Wellness Park on the former Barony Colliery, Auchinleck, have moved a step closer, following the granting of planning permission by East Ayrshire Council (images attached courtesy of Boomhaus). Planning permission in principle (PPiP), establishing the principle of development of the site has now […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light for new whisky storage facility Aug 29, 2023 A planning application for a new whisky storage warehouse scheme at Throsk has been approved today (29th August) by councillors on Stirling Council. The planning approval is subject to conditions and a legal agreement being signed (CGI images courtesy of Michael Laird Architects attached). The development at Bandeath Industrial Estate, on behalf of Ian Macleod […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green Light for Re-opening of Govan Drydock Jan 24, 2024 Govan Drydock Limited, located in the heart of Glasgow has been given the green light to re-open. Glasgow City Council has granted a Change of Use Planning Consent, which will allow the full re-opening of Drydock Number 1, which was previously designated derelict. Govan Drydock is now operational as a ship repair and maintenance facility. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gresham House invests £164m in Borderlink Broadband Jan 11, 2022 Gresham House’s British Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (BSIF) has invested £164m (€191m) in fibre broadband provider Borderlink Broadband. Gresham House said the investment is being made via its BSIF I and BSIF II funds. Borderlink, trading as rural broadband provider GoFibre, serves residential and business customers across Scotland, Cumbria and Northumberland. BSIF’s £164m funding, together with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Heimstaden Bostad funds and acquires Edinburgh resi project Apr 21, 2022 Heimstaden Bostad AB has agreed to fund and acquire PLATFORM_’s 464-home residential project in Edinburgh for SEK 1.5 billion (£124.4 million). A build contract was placed simultaneously and practical completion is scheduled for mid-2024. The development is in the Bonnington regeneration area, 2 km (1.2 miles) north of Edinburgh’s city centre, to which it will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Henderson Park acquires Edinburgh’s iconic Caledonian hotel Jul 3, 2023 Henderson Park, the private real estate investment fund manager, together with its in house hospitality operator and asset manager, Klarent Hospitality, has acquired the landmark Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian. Completed in 1903, the five star 241-room hotel is a category A listed building* with an iconic red sandstone façade, which has been part […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Henderson Park snaps up Glasgow shopping centre from Hammerson in £140m deal Dec 15, 2021 Henderson Park, the European private equity real estate firm headquartered in London, announces that it has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of Silverburn, a 100,000 sqm flagship shopping centre in Glasgow, U.K., in an off-market transaction from a joint venture between Hammerson and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for £140 million. This acquisition has been undertaken […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Highland Council Approves Development Programme to Drive Regional Growth Aug 23, 2024 The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee has approved the Local Development Plan Delivery Programme (IMFLDP2), which will guide the timing and location of development across the region. This programme will serve as a key tool for coordinating investment in Highland, ensuring that necessary infrastructure such as schools and transport is in place to support […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
