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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Scotland Construction News Archive for January 2018
31/01/2018
Plans have been approved to develop a £130 million alloy wheel manufacturing facility at Fort William in Lochaber. Located west of the existing Aluminium smelter in Fort William, proposals for the new Liberty Aluminium Lochaber facility include redeveloping part of a former brownfield site on which
31/01/2018
Scottish renewable energy activity generated more than £5.5 billion in turnover during 2016, according to new figures. The UK Government statistics reveal how almost half (45.8%) of the UK's turnover from the technology in 2016 was delivered by Scottish onshore wind projects, helping to support 8,0
31/01/2018
Soil Engineering Geoservices has secured a £3.4 million deal to carry out ground investigation works on as part of the A82 upgrade between Tarbet and Inverarnan. The 18-week scheme is scheduled to begin in March. Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said: "We remain committed to upgrading the A82 betwe
31/01/2018
West Lothian Council are inviting residents submit their views on a 'masterplan' which identifies issues and potential future projects for north of the River Almond in Livingston. Last year, the Central Scotland Green Network Development Fund awarded a £20,000 grant to the council to enable a study
31/01/2018
A number of operations at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness have been postponed after dust from recent refurbishment work was discovered on the floor of main operating theatres. NHS Highland said work is underway to resolve the problem after a low level of dust was found on the floor within the main t
31/01/2018
Plans have been rejected to build nearly 700 new homes in Stirling. The council has refused two applications from Persimmon Homes to develop 698 homes on land to the east of Plean around Cushenquarter Farm. The first scheme sought planning permission in principle and involved building 500 resident
31/01/2018
Oil and gas giant BP has announced two new discoveries in the North Sea. Potential energy reserves have been found in the Capercaillie and Achmelvich fields in the central North Sea and west of Shetland respectively. Mark Thomas, BP North Sea Regional President said: "These are exciting times for
31/01/2018
Plans have been approved to create a new supported housing complex for adults with learning disabilities in Forfar, Angus. The facility will replace the Gables Care Home, which is considered outdated and no longer suitable for the needs of the 13 adults who live there. Work is scheduled to begin l
31/01/2018
The Highland Council have deferred plans for a new housing development in Inverness. Kirkwood Homes is proposing to build 16 new homes at a site in Viewhill. However, the site lies within the boundary of the Culloden (Battlefield) Conservation Area and Historic Scotland's Inventory of Historic Bat
31/01/2018
Up to £6 million is to be invested to refurbish Inverness railway station. Delegates attending a major rail conference in the city earlier this week were told by Peter O'Connell, ScotRail's Head of Commercial Development, that funding for the first phase at the project is in place and work will get
30/01/2018
Aberdeen City Council has approved plans for a new £50 million Aberdeen FC stadium and associated facilities at Kingsford. Proposals for the 20,000-seater stadium and training facilities were put on hold in October last year so the Club would be given more time to discuss the development with plann
30/01/2018
CCG has started work to build a new waste transfer station and associated works in Edinburgh. The Seafield Depot Phase 2 project is being developed in the north east of the city, adjacent to the existing Seafield Community Recycling centre at Fillyside Road, Seafield. The new waste transfer facili
30/01/2018
Edinburgh-based contractor P1 Solutions is to begin building the second phase of a new public park in Inverness. The £580,000 scheme at Inshes District Park will be delivered across a 6.3-hectare site set in rising ground between Stevenson Road and Inshes Road. Work will get underway on Monday, 19
30/01/2018
Plans have been approved for redevelop a former bank in Linlithgow, West Lothian. The old Clydesdale bank on Linlithgow High Street, which closed in 2012 due to significant building repairs, is to be transformed into a restaurant/café. Features include reinstating the original windows and replacin
30/01/2018
More than £2 million has been invested to upgrade play parks and open spaces across Renfrewshire. Two wheelchair-accessible swings have been installed in Paisley's Barshaw Park and Renfrew's Robertson Park, while new modern playgrounds have been developed at each site to improve children's health,
30/01/2018
Plans have been approved to redevelop historic farm buildings near Kingussie in the Highlands. Balavil Estate is proposing to transform the Balavil Mains Farmhouse's traditional farm buildings as well as building new properties to create a shop, café and visitor facilities. The site's listed farmh
30/01/2018
Kier has won a three-year £8 million facilities management (FM) contract with the British Red Cross. The company will deliver FM services for 620 shops, storage facilities and other buildings across the UK, from Northern Ireland to the Channel Islands and Orkney, Scotland. Features of the contract
30/01/2018
Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) has completed work on a £2.8 million water mains upgrade project in Cumbernauld. The Scottish Water investment involved installing a new 1.2 mile stretch of water main along Forest Road from its junction with Arns Road to the ramp of the B8045. In May last year, a bu
30/01/2018
Road works are scheduled to take place on the A90 main carriageway northbound near Aberdeen. The contractor will start installing permanent signage at Findon to enhance the safety of workers operating in the area from 8pm on Friday, 02 February until 6am on Monday, 05 February. The scheme is part
30/01/2018
South Lanarkshire Council has announced it is upgrading the Planning and Building Standards Service. New software is being installed to deliver a better and more efficient service, including a new portal for viewing planning and building standards applications online. In order to carry out the upg
29/01/2018
Plans have been submitted for the £45 million redevelopment of Edinburgh's Meadowbank Sports Centre. Features include building the new sports centre on the existing site, as well as developing surplus land adjacent to the new stadium. In addition, the 'masterplan' includes planning-in-principle fo
29/01/2018
Falkirk Council has revealed plans to invest more than £143 million in housing over the next three years. Overall, up to £13.5m will be spent making improvements to around 5,000 properties across the region. Key areas include; • £8.7m for re-roofing and roughcasting • £2.7m for replacement kitche
29/01/2018
Planning permission in principle has been granted for the £65 million HALO urban regeneration project in Kilmarnock. The development, spearheaded by Kilmarnock-based developers Klin Group, will see a new Urban Park created providing a commercial, cultural, leisure and lifestyle quarter for Kilmarno
29/01/2018
Work is continuing on a street light replacement programme in Renfrewshire. Up to £11 million is being invested to replace more than 30,000 street lights with LED lanterns across the region. LED lights have a longer lifespan of up to 20 years and lower carbon output, with an estimated 64% reductio
29/01/2018
The Chief Executive of Waverley Housing, Margaret Ross, has retired from the organisation. Ms Ross has stepped down after 24 years in charge of the housing association. She started her career with Waverley Housing in January 1994 within Corporate Services and held a number of posts over the years b
29/01/2018
A rail line between Fort William and Mallaig that was recently damaged by a landslip has reopened today, 29 January. More than 1,000-tonnes of stone and mud fell onto the track after the mountainside above the railway gave way over night on Sunday into Monday, 22 January. Network Rail said its eng
29/01/2018
Ground investigation work is to take place between Tay Crossing and Ballinluig as part of the A9 Dualling programme. In addition, further investigations will be carried out on the northern section between Tomatin and Moy. Both sets of works will last around eight weeks and are scheduled to get und
29/01/2018
Up to £2.8 million is being invested to upgrade waste water infrastructure and tackle flooding in Greenock town centre. Amey Black and Veatch have started installing 47-metres of pipework to upgrade the existing sewer network, improve the water flow, and reduce the risk of flooding in the Oak Mall
29/01/2018
Residents in East Ayrshire are being warned to stay vigilant following reports of cold callers operating in the Irvine Valley region. A company called SR Roofing are reportedly calling to the doors of residents and offering to provide a free roof check for those who qualify for the service. The co
29/01/2018
A site manager working at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes has secured an industry accolade at the National House-Building Council's (NHBC) UK Supreme Awards in London. Stuart Gillespie has won NHBC Pride in the Job Supreme Award, in the Best Medium Housebuilder category, at a Gala Dinner on Friday, 26 Ja
26/01/2018
Plans have been approved for a new £40 million secondary school in Edinburgh. The 1,200-capacity Queensferry High School is to be built on the site of the current school's playing fields. Work will start on site in spring this year, with completion scheduled for spring 2020. The City of Edinburgh
26/01/2018
Springfield Properties has announced it is installing cabling for electric car charging points in all of its future new-build properties. The developer said it will incorporate 7KW cabling to the most practical point in future homes, allowing homebuyers to easily install a home charge point. The f
26/01/2018
Plans have been submitted to create a new £20 million working environment for staff members at the University of St Andrews. The scheme will see around 400 staff relocate to the former paper mill at the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, which will be restored and refurbished. The plans involve creating
26/01/2018
Community groups in East Renfrewshire have received almost £200,000 in cash benefit from the renewable energy fund. Income received from ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) for Whitelee and Middleton wind farms has been administered to the council, which will be put towards projects that have the potent
26/01/2018
Perth & Kinross Council has announced new council housing developments being built in the region will be fitted with sprinkler systems to suppress fires. Sprinklers will be fitted to all new developments which are currently at design stage and going forward. Cllr Peter Barrett said: "The safety of
26/01/2018
Improvement works are to begin on the Kirk Road in Argyll and Bute. The scheme forms part of the Dunbeg Corridor Strategic Masterplan and will get underway on Monday, 29 January. The 'masterplan' sets out ambitious plans for sites between Dunbeg and Ganavan. As well as road improvements, the strat
26/01/2018
The Highland Council has given the go-ahead to a 'modest' increase in housing rents for the 2018/19 financial year. The local authority's People Committee have approved a 0.5% rise in rent, which will result in an increase of 36p from £72.88 to £73.24 per week. The increase will also apply to Gypsy
26/01/2018
Rail specialist Story Scotland has revealed plans to expand its civil engineering work into other areas, including construction and plant hire. With a five-year plan to double its turnover to £40 million, the Uddingston-based firm has previously worked on a series of high-profile rail sector projec
26/01/2018
A new report has revealed how developer contributions are helping to deliver improvements to public amenities in Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross. At the end of this month, the council's Environment and Infrastructure Committee will hear that, in line with an agreed development framework for a major
26/01/2018
Residents in the Angus area are being urged to watch what they flush down the toilet after hundreds of wipes clogging a sewer were removed in Monifeith. In total, the Scottish Water team filled five rubbish bags with wipes that had been dumped into a single section of sewer. Gavin Noble Scottish W
25/01/2018
Over £50 million is to be invested to upgrade quay walls on the River Clyde in Glasgow. The city council has given its approval for Glasgow City Region City Deal funding to be invested in quay walls, to allow further regeneration of the waterfront between Glasgow Green and the proposed Partick-Gova
25/01/2018
Plans have been unveiled to build a new three-turbine wind farm development in Argyll and Bute. Fyne Homes said the 6.9-megawatt scheme at Auchadaduie, Glenbarr will produce enough clean energy to power around 4,000 homes, as well as generating £15.6 million of community and charitable benefit for
25/01/2018
A damaged rail line between Fort William and Mallaig is expected to reopen on Monday, 29 January. Network Rail said once engineers have completed repairs to damage caused by the 1,000-tonne landslip near Glenfinnan last Monday, the route will reopen to services at the beginning of next week. Work
25/01/2018
New figures have revealed a rise in the number of new homes registered in Scotland last year. The latest statistics from the National House Building Council (NHBC) state 12,785 new homes were registered to be built in the country in 2017, compared with 11,574 in 2016. Elsewhere across the UK, ther
25/01/2018
CCG has started work on a window replacement contract in the south side of Glasgow. A total of 74 properties are being upgraded in North Govanhill on behalf of Govanhill Housing Association (HA). The installation will be carried out by the contractor's Specialist Building Services (SBS) division o
25/01/2018
Up to £1.5 million is being awarded to six Scottish projects which support decommissioning. The funding is being allocated as part of the second round of the Scottish Government's Decommissioning Challenge Fund, which supports infrastructure improvements and innovation to deliver decommissioning of
25/01/2018
AECOM has been appointed to carry out a study into improving transport connectivity near Fort William in the Highlands. The consultancy has started work to identify opportunities for strategic multi-modal transport improvements to support local and nationally significant economic developments withi
25/01/2018
A new Bill has been submitted to the Scottish Parliament outlining the long-term future of land and property management organisation, Crown Estate Scotland. The legislation sets out the proposed long-term management arrangements for Crown Estate assets including seabed, just under half of the coast
25/01/2018
Work is continuing on a £5 million water mains upgrade project across Dundee. Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) is delivering the investment on behalf of Scottish Water. The next phase of works will get underway in Old Glamis Road on Monday, 29 January. To carry out the scheme, a southbound lane clo
25/01/2018
Road works are scheduled to begin this weekend on the A90 near Aberdeen. The contractor will start carrying out drainage, verge works and road surfacing at the new junction at Blackdog from Friday, 26 January. Works will be carried out on the following dates; • Friday 26 January to Monday 29 Janu
24/01/2018
Council planners have backed proposals to build a new £50 million stadium and training complex for Aberdeen FC. Plans for the facility at Kingsford near Westhill were put on hold in October to give the club more time to discuss the development with the city council. However planners have now recom
24/01/2018
Amey Highways has secured £15 million contract to replace thousands of street lights in Edinburgh with LED lamps. Councillors on the Finance and Resources Committee have today, 24 January approved the £15.129m deal to replace around 54,000 street lights in the city. The council said up to £54m wil
24/01/2018
The Scottish Government has awarded £1.5 million towards refurbishing the 140-year-old Citizens Theatre in Glasgow. The category B-listed building is set to undergo major works to improve accessibility, protect its unique Victorian features and create a new studio, rehearsal and learning space as w
24/01/2018
Work on a multi-million pound flood protection project in Edinburgh is now complete. The second phase of the Water of Leith Flood Prevention Scheme was officially opened today, 24 January. McLaughlin & Harvey started construction on the second phase in July 2016, which covers 1.2km between Murrayf
24/01/2018
Union Unite has called for stronger legal guidelines concerning the construction and maintenance of wind farms after a 74-year-old worker died in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The victim was working with younger colleague at Craigdarroch Farm in New Cumnock when the pair became stranded in heavy snow.
24/01/2018
The Scottish Greens have hit out at new figures showing a rise in the number of children living in temporary accommodation. Recent government statistics have revealed there were 6,581 children living in temporary homes on 30 September last year, an increased of 594 (10%) compared with 2016. Housi
24/01/2018
A further £1.5 million is to be invested in road resurfacing schemes across the Highlands, it has been announced. Transport Scotland has provided the extra funding to BEAR Scotland on top of previous projects that were already planned for 2018. The financial boost will allow a more permanent solut
24/01/2018
Angus Council has unveiled ambitions plans to upgrade its schools estate over the next 30 years. The programme includes replacing Monifieth High, a major review of all of the schools in Montrose, the creation of a single secondary school campus in Arbroath to replace the existing high school and ac
24/01/2018
Work on a £350,000 piling project at Edinburgh Airport is now complete. FK Lowry Piling carried out the seven-week scheme on behalf of BAM Construction. The project involved the design and installation of almost 500 No. 355mm Sq. Precast Piles with lengths ranging from 10 to 14m for working loads
24/01/2018
Repair work to manhole covers is to begin next month in Stromness. The scheme is required to maintain existing infrastructure in the town and will get underway on Monday, 05 February. A section of Back Road between Downies Lane and North End Road will be closed between 5pm – 9pm to allow the work
23/01/2018
Robertson Group has started work on a new 150-bed hotel in Aberdeen. The Aloft Hotel is being developed on the site of the new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) just north of the Hilton Hotel and forms the first building in phase two of the multi-million pound AECC scheme at Bucksbur
23/01/2018
New figures have revealed there was a sharp drop in confidence and workloads for Scotland's small builders towards the end of last year. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) latest State of Trade Survey reveals expected workloads and enquiries for SMEs dropped by 19 percentage points between Oct
23/01/2018
A new bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland would lead to the creation of a 'Celtic powerhouse', according to a leading architect. Professor Alan Dunlop from Liverpool University said the scheme, which would cost somewhere between £15 billion - £20 billion, could connect Portpatrick in Dumfr
23/01/2018
Engineers have started carrying out checks to the railway line between Fort William and Mallaig following a landslip early on Monday, 22 January. Tonnes of stone and mud were deposited overnight onto the track after the mountainside gave way above the railway. Work to clear the debris will only be
23/01/2018
Bridge beam deliveries are to begin on the A737 Dalry Bypass project. The five large beams, which will allow the overbridge to be built at Blair Road, are planned to start arriving at the project site in the early hours of 29 and 30 January. The loads will travel along the A737 New Street, turning
23/01/2018
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to grant local councils more power to control short-term lets in their region. Speaking at First Minister's Questions last week, co-convener of the Scottish Greens Patrick Harvie MSP called on Ms Sturgeon to grant local authorities further powers to tac
23/01/2018
Residents are being invited to attend a drop-in session on plans to develop a road safety scheme near the Borders General Hospital. The works aim to improve road traffic safety on the A6091 at the junction with the hospital. Features include improving the safety of road users making left or right t
23/01/2018
A new pedestrian crossing is to be installed in Girvan, South Ayrshire. The crossing will be developed for the junction of Ailsa Street West and Henrietta Street on the A77. Bad weather during winter halted the start of works, however better weather is now forecast and works will take place on the
23/01/2018
Work is to begin on a road resurfacing project near Glasgow Airport. Scotland TranServ will start repairing 0.8km of the M8 Eastbound from Junction 29 to 28 from 8pm on Friday, 26 January until 6am on Monday, 29 January. Alan Murray, Scotland TranServ's Principal Road Design Engineer said: "Scotla
23/01/2018
A public consultation has been launched over East Lothian's Draft Local Housing Strategy. The document sets out the council's strategy, priorities and plans for the delivery of housing and related services across the region until 2023. Following approval by local Councillors, residents are now bei
22/01/2018
Plans have been submitted to build more than 40 new 'affordable' homes in Dundee. Abertay Housing Association and CCG are proposing to build 43 new units on the site of the former Charleston Primary School. Designed by Oliver and Robb and Scott Bennett Associates, features include a mix of homes
22/01/2018
A new £60 million fund aimed at tackling climate change and helping Scotland to develop low-carbon infrastructure is to be launched later by Climate Change Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham. The Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP) will be officially unveiled at Scotland House in Lon
22/01/2018
The Queensferry Crossing is to become a motorway at the beginning of next month. Road orders have been approved for the £1.35 billion structure, which was opened at the end of last summer, to officially become a motorway on 01 February. The move means changes will be made to the type of vehicles t
22/01/2018
New plans have been unveiled to create a new landscaped public space in Edinburgh's east end. A number of revisions have been made to proposals for the Picardy Place junction following feedback gathered during an extended period of consultation. The latest changes, which are in addition to revisio
22/01/2018
hub West Scotland has re-appointed Paisley-based Clark Contracts to its supply chain. The move follows a supply chain refresh launched in June and evaluated by hub West Scotland and their public sector partners. It involved Clark Contract's submitting a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to demonstrat
22/01/2018
The Chief Executive of Link Group, Craig Sanderson, is to step down from his position later this year. Mr Sanderson is retiring after 43 years of service to the Edinburgh-based Group, including 30 years as Chief Executive. Ross Martin, Link Group Chair, said: "Link will embark upon a formal Option
22/01/2018
Repair works are to begin on a dangerous building on Castle Street in Inverness. The Highland Council has served a Dangerous Buildings Notice to the owners of the structure, Duncan Chisolm & Sons, after recent inspection work revealed members of the public were at risk to falling masonry due to the
22/01/2018
Plans have been approved by Historic Environment Scotland to protect a historic wartime site in Inverclyde. The Larkfield heavy anti-aircraft battery, featuring a command post, several gun emplacements and a number of associated concrete buildings, was built as part of an extensive system of defenc
22/01/2018
Glasgow-based business Search Consultancy has opened a new office in London. Due to growing demand for trades and labour staff on construction projects in the city region, six new consultant positions will be created at the Search Construction West London offices. The roles will be recruited acros
22/01/2018
A total of 17 projects have secured grant funding to develop services aimed at tackling homelessness and improving housing across Scotland. Up to £1.6 million in grant funding has been awarded under the Housing Voluntary Grant Scheme (HVGS), which supports third sector organisations to deliver hous
19/01/2018
A project milestone has been reached on a new £3.7 million special needs facility in South Ayrshire. Contractor CBC has completed work on the timber frame exterior of the new Invergarven School and the scheme is on scheduled to open in August. The new facility will replace the current building on
19/01/2018
Plans have been approved to create new general industrial units in the Coldside area of Dundee. A total of 34 units will be created by Dundee Industrial Association (DIA) at 46 – 48 Loons Road. As part of the development, the council has said electrical car charging points should be provided. Deta
19/01/2018
South Ayrshire Council has launched a new initiative to help bring empty homes back into use. To increase the supply of 'affordable' homes in the region, interest free loans of up to £20,000 have been made available for owners of empty properties to carry out repairs and refurbishments, provided th
19/01/2018
Kier is to begin emergency repairs works on a sewer in Banknock area of Falkirk. A new section of sewer main is to be installed on the A803 Kilsyth road following a collapse. A short section of the road will be closed during the repairs. Work to replace the sewer will begin at 8am on Saturday, 20
19/01/2018
Plans have been unveiled to develop a new care village for older people in Methil. The development will replace the Methilhaven Care Home and forms the second phase of Fife Health and Social Care Partnership's multi-million pound capital programme, with new care villages already completed in Kirkca
19/01/2018
Residents in Campbeltown are being invited to have their say on a shortlist of potential defence solutions for the town. Argyll and Bute Council has been working in partnership with AECOM to identify effective flood protection measures. A second drop-in event for members of the public to submit th
19/01/2018
More than £170,000 in LEADER funding has been awarded to three local projects on the Orkney Islands. The schemes to receive funding 'in principle' are the North Ronaldsay Development Manager (£20,749.97) and the upgrading of the Deerness and Sandwick community halls (£107,009 and £45,726 respective
19/01/2018
Work on a £4 million building refurbishment project in Linlithgow, West Lothian is now complete. The County Buildings in the town's High Street have been redeveloped by Maxi Construction into the Linlithgow Partnership Centre - Tam Dalyell House. A number of facilities will be relocated in the com
19/01/2018
Moray Council are looking for buyers to purchase the B-listed Institute building in Keith. The landmark structure on Mid Street was previously used as council office but declared surplus to requirements in 2016. Featuring an octagonal clock tower, the 611 sq m property is currently laid out as off
19/01/2018
Residents in Renfrewshire are being invited to submit their views on two planning documents for Paisley's built heritage. Consultation events for the Paisley Town Centre Conservation Area Draft Character Appraisal and the Draft Management Plan are scheduled to take place at the end of this month an
18/01/2018
A new report has highlighted the risks climate change poses to historic sites in Scotland. The Climate Change Risk Assessment Report, published by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), assessed the most 'at-risk' of over 350 sites of national and international importance in the care of the organisat
18/01/2018
Scottish Water workers have discovered 30 industrial size bread baskets in a sewer in Cardonald, Glasgow. The unexpected find happened last week after employees opened up a sewer manhole cover in Cemetery Street to investigate flooding at a nearby cemetery. Almost 100 sewer blockages per day occur
18/01/2018
The new £80.1 million V&A Museum of Design Dundee is to open later this year in September, it has been revealed. The facility, which is being built by BAM Construction, will open its doors for the first time on 15 September. Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, V&A Dundee is located at the c
18/01/2018
West Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to purchase land for a new District Heating Network energy centre in Clydebank. Councillors on the Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development (IRED) committee have approved plans to release £450,000 to buy the required land from Clydeside Regeneration
18/01/2018
The former Chief Executive of Carillion, Richard Howson, has resigned from his position as Non-Executive director of Aberdeen-based energy services firm, Wood. Mr Howson left the industry services giant in November last year after five years in charge, just weeks before the company fell into admini
18/01/2018
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has opened a new £12.4 million primary school in Kilmarnock. The new Whatriggs Primary and Early Childhood Centre was officially unveiled on Wednesday, 17 January. A design concept for the building was produced by East Ayrshire Council's architects and developed
18/01/2018
Residents in Dumfries and Galloway are being invited to submit their views over a planned electricity reinforcement scheme in the region. The Kendoon to Tongland 132kV Reinforcement Project aims to modernise the network between Kendoon and Tongland as the existing 132,000 volt system is coming towa
18/01/2018
CCG Asset Management (AM) is to begin work on a kitchen replacement programme in the Inverclyde area. The three-year contract is being delivered on behalf of Greenock-based Cloch Housing Association, part of the IFLAIR Consortium through which the contract was procured. A total of 41 properties wi
18/01/2018
Road realignment and surfacing works are to begin along the B979 Netherley Road in Aberdeenshire. A section of the road between the new A90 southbound slip road and the Mains of Ury Junction will be closed from 8pm on Friday, 19 January until 6am on Monday, 22 January. The scheme, which is part of
18/01/2018
A company has been prosecuted after 13 employees and contractors were exposed to asbestos fibres during work at a natural gas storage facility near Atwick, East Yorkshire. SSE Hornsea Ltd, of Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, Scotland pleaded guilty to breaching Sections 2 (1) and 3(1) of
17/01/2018
Work has started on a £10 million fit-out project at Edinburgh Airport. BAM Construction has been appointed to deliver the scheme at the Airport's new three-storey terminal extension, with the building scheduled to be open in late 2018. At the start of 2017, the contractor was selected to deliver
17/01/2018
Union Unite is to take legal action against Carillion after the firm failed to give thousands of Scottish workers notice of possible redundancies to its workforce. Earlier this week, the industry services giant collapsed into administration, putting 20,000 jobs at risk in the UK. However, Unite sa
17/01/2018
Demolition work is underway to clear space for the new Glasgow Queen Street station. Balfour Beatty has started levelling Consort House and the adjoining Millennium Hotel extension to make way for the new station frontage, concourse and entrances as well as new longer platforms as part of the stati
17/01/2018
CH2M Hill UK has won a £974,500 contract to provide consultancy services for the design of a flood protection scheme in Musselburgh, East Lothian. A Local Flood Risk Management Plan approve by the council in 2016 identified a number of measures required to mitigate possible flood concerns in areas
17/01/2018
The Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell, has made a visit to Mitsubishi Electric's facility in Livingston, West Lothian. The trip, which involved Mr Mundell touring the engineering facility as well as meeting engineers and apprentices, forms part of the UK Government's Year of Engineerin
17/01/2018
Residents are being invited to submit their views over a flood protection scheme in Arbroath, Angus. The Arbroath (Brothock Water) Flood Protection Scheme has been developed to reduce the threat of flooding to 530 people and provide a one in 200 year standard of protection. The project will includ
17/01/2018
Repair works are to begin at Nairn Harbour in the Highlands. Funding for the works has been approved by the council's Capital Board after the harbour wall collapsed during storms in December. Money which had been included in an approved capital budget for harbours is being allocated to proceed wit
17/01/2018
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced the next round of applications is open for the Agri-Environment Climate Change scheme. The initiative is jointly-funded with the EU and supports environmentally friendly land management practices that aim to safeguard and improve Scotland's na
17/01/2018
Work is to start later this month on a water infrastructure upgrade project near Kirkland in Dumfries and Galloway. Scottish Water will begin replacing and installing new pipe bridges and 190-metres of overland pipe by the River Leven and south of the Dam Wood on 29 January. Scott Fraser, Scottish
17/01/2018
Clyde Gateway has announced the appointment of Robert McLeary, the chair of Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association (HA), to its Board. Mr McLeary is taking up the position following the sudden death of Tommy Rooney last year. Having enjoyed a lengthy career as a Chartered Surveyor before reti
17/01/2018
On 15 January 2018, a winding up order was made against Carillion Plc and the court appointed the Official Receiver as the liquidator. The companies involved in the liquidation are: Carillion Plc, company number 03782379; Carillion Construction Ltd, company number 00594581; Carillion Services Ltd, c
16/01/2018
Contractors are being sought for the first phase of the Lews Castle Grounds Regeneration Project. Tender invitations for the works have been published on the Public Contracts Scotland portal with a return date of 12 February. An information day and site visit for potential contractors will take pla
16/01/2018
Residents and businesses are being invited to air their views on a new plan to tackle pollution in Bearsden. East Dunbartonshire Council is looking for views on its draft Bearsden Air Quality Action Plan. Part of Bearsden was declared an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) after investigations flag
16/01/2018
Dundee City Council have announced that two partnerships that have consistently delivered better road maintenance and street lighting could be extended. The current three year deals with Tayside Contracts are due to run out in March and councillors will be asked to extend these to a five year run e
16/01/2018
The public are being encouraged to share their views on draft planning guidance to support town centres and open spaces in East Dunbartonshire. Draft Town Centre Strategies have been put together for Bearsden, Bishopbriggs and Milngavie, providing long-term visions and proposed actions; while Gree
15/01/2018
Construction services giant Carillion has entered into compulsory liquidation. Thousands of jobs are now at risk as discussions between the company, its lenders and the government failed to reach an agreement. An application was made to the High Court for a compulsory liquidation of Carillion earl
15/01/2018
Engineering firm Fluor has been awarded a contract to build a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for a oil and gas field redevelopment project in the North Sea. A final investment decision by Shell on the redevelopment of the Penguins field, north-east of Shetland, paves the
15/01/2018
Work on a new £4 million water treatment plant in West Highlands of Scotland is now complete. The nano-filtration membrane treatment facility has been delivered in Stoer by Scottish Water's alliance partner ESD and contractor Ross-shire Engineering. Built at Ross-shire Engineering's facility in Mu
15/01/2018
Russell Roof Tiles has helped deliver a new £12 million social housing project in Fife. The 101-home development, built by Robertson Partnership Homes across a 5.6-hectare site in Methil Brae, was completed in March 2017. Comprising of a mixture of one to five-bedroom properties, including semi-de
15/01/2018
Residents in Edinburgh are being invited to submit their views over how the design of George Street and the surrounding area should look in the future. A series of public drop-in events are taking place this week to gather views from individuals, community groups and stakeholders over the proposals
15/01/2018
Residents in the Highlands are invited to submit their views over two new major planning documents. A consultation has been launched for both the draft Inverness East Development Brief and the draft Developer Contributions Supplementary Guidance. The Inverness Brief sets out plans for developers t
12/01/2018
Plans have been approved to build new dementia-friendly accommodation along with a youth foyer in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. The local authority has granted approval to Loreburn Housing Association (HA) to deliver the scheme on the site of the former Garrick Hospital. Work is expected to st
12/01/2018
Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell has hit out at Ineos's decision to challenge the fracking ban in Scotland. The petrochemicals firm revealed earlier this week it will challenge the decision which bans onshore unconventional oil and gas extraction in the country. The company said it believes "very s
12/01/2018
Residents in Dundee are being reminded to stay vigilant following a number of bogus caller incidents in the Loons Road area. Scottish Water said residents have reported workmen claiming to be from Scottish Water calling to their door on Thursday, 11 January. Caledonia Water Alliance (CWA) are curre
12/01/2018
The Scottish Churches Housing Action (SCHA) has appointed David Cressey as its new Chief Executive. Mr Cressey will take up his new role in March and succeed current Chief Executive Alastair Cameron who is retiring. With a background in housing, initially in Lincolnshire, and subsequently with Sco
12/01/2018
A new £30 million school has been opened in East Renfrewshire. The new Barrhead High was officially unveiled by Cllr Paul O'Kane on Thursday, 11 January. Designed by architecture firm BDP, the development was built by BAM adjacent to the location of the existing school at Cowan Park. Cllr Paul O'
12/01/2018
SES Engineering Services has opened a new office in Edinburgh. The company first established a base of operations in Glasgow seven years ago. Recently, SES completed its multi-million pound Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) project on the £1.35 billion Queensferry Crossing project. In addi
11/01/2018
A new study has been launched to examine the potential economic benefits of developing more floating wind farm projects in Scotland. The research, which will be carried out by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult on behalf of Crown Estate Scotland (CES), follows the installation of the world's
11/01/2018
More than £300,000 is being made available for Scotland's urban communities to reconnect with their green spaces. The Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) initiative aims to expand access to green spaces and encourage people throughout Scotland to feel more connected with nature. The first round of app
11/01/2018
Work is to begin on a £640,000 bridge repair and strengthening programme in the Scottish Borders. The historic Lowood Bridge between Galashiels and Melrose is to be improved after a structural inspection identified a number of areas that need repaired. Works will include; • Rebuilding the bridge
11/01/2018
Work to restore a war memorial in Prestonpans, East Lothian is now complete. The scheme was carried out after Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund supported by Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Government provided a grant of £12,920 towards the works. The Preston Seton Gosford Area Pa
11/01/2018
Work is to begin on a water mains infrastructure upgrade project in the Shettleston Road area of Glasgow. The two-week improvement scheme will get underway on Monday, 15 January. Traffic management will be in place along with the closure of one lane eastbound on Shettleston Road between Westmuir St
11/01/2018
Roadworks are to be carried out on a section of the U88K Fishermyre to Clayfolds Road at Fishermyre in Aberdeenshire. The scheme, which is part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project, involves completing the connections between the new and existing roads, a
10/01/2018
Multinational oil and chemicals company Ineos has revealed it is challenging the Scottish Government's ban on fracking. A petition for judicial review has been lodged by Ineos Shale alongside its co-venture partner, Reach, on the government's decision in October to 'effectively ban' onshore unconve
10/01/2018
Up to 150 new 'affordable' homes are to be built in Dumbarton. Marshall Construction has been appointed to deliver the £15 million scheme on the site of the former Ballantine's Whisky Distillery. Preparatory works are now underway with construction scheduled to begin towards the end of this month.
10/01/2018
Glasgow-based Walker Precision Engineering has secured a £4 million investment boost from the Business Growth Fund (BGF). The funding will allow the firm to expand its operations in the UK and mainland Europe, investing in new specialist machinery to further increase its high accuracy machining cap
10/01/2018
Work is to begin on a £600,000 ground floor refurbishment project at Buckie's Lady Cathcart Community Centre in Moray. The scheme will include a new heating system being installed along with modern early learning and childcare facilities. The investment is part of the Scottish Government's expans
10/01/2018
Shetland Islands Council has completed work to convert four family sized homes into new one-bedroom flats in Firth. The flats at 24a, 24b, 25a and 25b in Leaside will be formally opened at 12pm on Friday, 12 January, before being allocated to new tenants. Alastair Cooper, Chair of the Development
10/01/2018
More than 40 new 'affordable' homes are being built in Pollokshaws, Glasgow. The 42 energy efficient homes will be developed by CCG on the site of the former Shawbridge Street high-rise flats and a parade of nine shops. Construction work on the mix of flats, supported accommodation and houses star
10/01/2018
Contractor amey-Black and Veatch (aBV) is to begin carrying out sewer renewal works at a village in the Highlands. aBV will carry out the first section of the scheme, which involves rebuilding a manhole beneath the A834 at the bottom of Garden House Brae in Strathpeffer, between the Square and the
10/01/2018
NHS Highland has raised concerns that a lack of 'affordable' housing on the Isle of Skye is hampering efforts to recruit and retain skilled healthcare personnel. The issue was brought into sharp focus this week after Jacqui Bradley, a recently-appointed highly-qualified midwife, was close to withdr
10/01/2018
Finishing works are to be carried out on the C5K Lochton to Nigg Road at Greens of Crynoch in Aberdeen. The scheme, which forms part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project, will see work carried out to complete a new bridge to take the AWPR above the local
10/01/2018
Improvements works are to begin on two outfall pipes in Wormit, Fife. The project is being carried out near adjacent to two properties on Riverside Road. Scottish Water will extend one outfall pipe by six metres to meet the watermark, as well as build a concrete surround. The second existing outfal
09/01/2018
Up to 89 jobs have been lost at sawmill and timber supplier, James Callander & Son, after the business entered into administration. Blair Nimmo and Tony Friar of KPMG have been appointed as joint administrators to the Falkirk-based company, which is said to have been affected by challenging trading
09/01/2018
Residents in Fife are being urged to stay alert following reports of renewable energy and property maintenance scams in the area. The council's Trading Standards team said householders with solar panels are receiving telephone and doorstep cold calls offering to supply upgrades/accessories alongsid
09/01/2018
A new £9.7 million primary school has been constructed in the Scottish Borders. Broomlands Primary in Kelso was built by contractors McLaughlin and Harvey and includes 12 new classrooms, an early years centre, a games hall/dining room and upgraded playground. Pupils have now moved into the new sch
09/01/2018
Work on a £1.4 million building refurbishment project in Dumbarton is now complete. The B-listed Municipal Buildings in College Street has been revamped and is now home to around 80 Council staff, including elected members and the Legal/Audit teams as well as Licensing Enquiries. The upgrade forms
09/01/2018
Paragon Building Consultancy has expanded into Scotland with the opening of a new office in Edinburgh. The George Street base is led by David Phillip, who previously worked as building consultancy partner for 11 years at Knight Frank. Mr Philip joins Paragon as a Director and Head of Office, along
09/01/2018
Work is continuing on a £1.75 million flood prevention scheme in Kirkwall. The project started construction in February last year and is being carried out by local contractor Andrew Sinclair Ltd. The latest stage of the scheme involves testing flood gates in the vicinity of Waterfront West/Shapins
09/01/2018
Residents in Moray are being invited to find out more information over future potential developments in the region. A series of nine exhibitions will showcase possible housing and business development launches across the council area, with attendees able to explore how land in the area will be used
09/01/2018
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has strengthened its team in Scotland with two new appointments. Laura Fordyce has been selected as Service Development Manager, while Callum Chomczuk will join CIH Scotland as Deputy Director. With more than two years' prior experience in the social housin
09/01/2018
Surfacing and realigning works are to be carried out on the B979 Netherley Road in Aberdeen. The project is part of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) project. To carry out the scheme, the route will close from around 8pm on Friday, 12 January until 6am on Monday
09/01/2018
A new pedestrian crossing is to be built on the A77 in Girvan, South Ayrshire. Scotland TranServ will begin installing the facility for the junction of Ailsa Street West and Henrietta Street on Friday, 12 January. The scheme is being delivered as part of Transport Scotland's strategic trunk road m
08/01/2018
Scottish MP's have outlined their concerns over "significant issues" that need to be addressed with Scotland's City Region Deals. In a new report published today, 08 January, the Local Government and Communities Committee said while it welcomes the commitment of around £3.3 billion of investment in
08/01/2018
Hundreds of jobs at Doosan Babcock are set to be axed across central Scotland. It is understood up to 350 staff employed on contracts in Grangemouth and Lanarkshire are to be laid off, while around 800 core staff roles will remain unaffected. Gary Smith, Scottish secretary of the GMB union, said:
08/01/2018
Plans have been approved to upgrade Rangers Football Club's training ground in Milngavie. The Auchenhowie training complex will be improved with a new stand and further dressing room facilities, as well as a classroom area and additional floodlighting. Opened in 2001, the facility sits on a 14-acr
08/01/2018
Page\Park Architects has been chosen to lead a proposed £12 million foyer redevelopment project at Birmingham Symphony Hall. The Glasgow-based practice has been appointed as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Design Team for the development, which includes ARUP, Max Fordham and Churchman Landscape Arch
08/01/2018
Work is underway on a railway line improvement project between Dundee and Aberdeen. Engineers have started renewing sections of track, refurbishing bridges and preparing platforms for the arrival of new train fleets as part of the scheme. Features include the £4 million refurbishment of South Esk
08/01/2018
Shetland Islands Council has completed work to improve a coastal footpath in Lerwick. The Sletts footpath has been resurfaced with bitmac and widened to around 1.5 metres along most of its 520 metre length. In addition, the west end entrance of the path has been widened to allow wheelchair access a
08/01/2018
Work has started on a £74,000 gas network upgrade project in South Lanarkshire. Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) is underway with the final phase of work to replace old metal gas mains with new plastic pipe in the Muir Street area of Hamilton. The two-phase project will be carried out over seven weeks;
08/01/2018
A recently refurbished library in West Lothian has picked up a Society for Public Architecture, Construction, Engineering and Surveying (SPACES) award. West Calder Library was named as the joint winner in the Small Refurbishment category, alongside Wombwell Chapel from Barnsley, at the awards cerem
08/01/2018
Network Rail has started work on a platform improvement project at Broughty Ferry railway station in Dundee. The scheme will see a 90-metre section of platform one raised and rebuilt ahead of new trains being introduced on the East Coast main line. In addition, the stepping distance from trains cal
08/01/2018
Work is to begin on a road improvements project in Inverness. Contractor Pat Munro will start carrying out roadworks at the junction of Millburn Road and Diriebught Road from Tuesday, 09 January. The three-week scheme (weather dependant) includes replacing drainage channels and road resurfacing in
05/01/2018
A new two-year research project has been launched to identify the effects of climate change and coastal erosion on Scotland's coastline. Led by the Scottish Government and Scottish Natural Heritage, DynamicCoast.com will use the latest monitoring techniques to map and categorise the resilience of t
05/01/2018
SP Energy Networks has hit out at those responsible for causing a power cut in the Lochgelly area of Fife last month. On Thursday, 28 December, engineers were called out to reports of a power cut in the Cartmore area of Lochgelly and discovered pellets potentially fired from air-guns or powerful ca
05/01/2018
Ambitious plans have been unveiled to demolish all 48 residential tower blocks in North Lanarkshire. Under the proposals, around £500 million pounds would be invested across the region as the 4,000 households are levelled over the next 20 years. The scheme is part of the council's strategy to prov
05/01/2018
Interserve has secured a new five-year contract to deliver facilities services for holiday company, Thomas Cook. The deal will see Interserve build on its previous agreement with Thomas Cook to deliver facilities services across its 180,000 sq ft corporate estate. This includes the provision of cle
05/01/2018
Work is to begin on a sewer network improvement project in Glasgow. Contractors Costain Vinci Joint Venture (CVJV) will start installing a new 55-metre stretch of waste water pipe on Aikenhead Road from Monday, 08 January. The project aims to increase capacity and reduce the risk of flooding to pr
05/01/2018
Astrak UK has completed the acquisition of the undercarriage parts division of Southern Plant Spares (SPS). The bucket and attachment division has now been renamed as Rhinox Group and will be taken forward by the original directors of SPS. As a well-respected supplier of rubber tracks, undercarria
04/01/2018
The carbon footprint of Scottish households has dropped by 25% since the Scottish Climate Change Act was passed in 2009, according to environmental charity WWF Scotland. Analysis of official statistics from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) reveals growth of renewable
04/01/2018
Work is to begin on a £1.8 million street redevelopment scheme in Kirkwall. The Harbour Street paving project, funded by Sustrans, will upgrade the appearance of the area and encourage footfall along Harbour Street and into Bridge Street and the shopping area it leads to. The three-week project is
04/01/2018
Nearly half of homes in Scotland have issues with weather-tightness and structural stability, according to new figures. The latest Scottish House Condition Survey reveals 48% of homes across the country have "disrepair to critical elements". Scottish Green MSP, Andy Wightman, said it is "simply un
04/01/2018
Residents in South Lanarkshire are being urged to stay vigilant follows reports of a bogus caller incident in Strathaven. A man claiming to work for Scottish Water called to a property in the Marchmont Gardens area of the town on Saturday, 30 December. He told an elderly resident that he was there
04/01/2018
More than £400,000 is to be invested to upgrade a play park in Dundee. The council's Neighbourhood Services Committee will meet next week to approve plans for the improvement project at Camperdown Park. Proposals include transforming the former boat pond into a large play area with a large ship, a
04/01/2018
Up to £97,000 is to be invested into a Gaelic education and cultural heritage centre on the Isle of Islay. The funding will enable the Islay Gaelic Centre to upgrade its early years and youth room, create new ancestry and heritage areas in the Centre, and make improvements to its facilities includi
03/01/2018
SP Energy Networks is continuing work on a £100 million electricity network upgrade project in Glasgow. With work on the first phase now complete, the firm is on schedule to complete the investment programme by 2023. A total of £10m was invested in the city in 2017, with a further £12m planned for
03/01/2018
Construction work is to begin on a new energy centre at Queens Quay in Clydebank. West Dunbartonshire Council has approved plans to develop the facility, which will power a new £12 million District Heating Network from the site of the former John Brown's shipyard. The network, which is part of a w
03/01/2018
More than £300,000 is being awarded to 19 community projects to help regenerate their neighbourhoods. Schemes ranging from Argyll and Bute to Shetland are receiving a share of the £312,000 Scottish Government fund as part of its Making Places Initiative, which aims to encourage people to engage and
03/01/2018
Work is to begin on a £2.8 million waste water infrastructure upgrade project in Greenock, Inverclyde. Scottish Water's alliance partner, Amey Black & Veatch, will start installing 47-metres of new pipework in the town centre from Friday, 12 January. The project will see the existing sewer network
03/01/2018
More than £100,000 is being invested to renovate a park pathway network in Stirling. The final phase of improvements are being carried out to Kings Park's Upper Path and work is due to be completed this month. Once finished, the enhancements will greatly improve the surface and open up parts of t
03/01/2018
Work to improve a bridge in Cowal, Argyll and Bute is now complete. The Kilbridemore Bridge at Glendaruel has been strengthened and widened to allow larger vehicles to use it. The work was carried out as part of the council's wider Bridge Strengthening and Replacement Programme. Cllr Roddy McCuis
03/01/2018
Raynesway Construction is to continue upgrade work on the M8 Kingston Bridge South Approaches. The contractor will replace the edge coping, vehicle barriers and expansion joints on the East bound carriageway on the south approach structure. The scheme follows the successful completion of the westbo
03/01/2018
Work on an £800,000 leisure centre refurbishment project in North Lanarkshire is now complete. The new Airdrie Leisure Centre venue was officially opened by former boxing world champion Ricky Burns on Thursday, 14 December. Features include a new strengthen area, a new functional training equipmen
02/01/2018
The Scottish Government has unveiled its first Scottish Energy Strategy The strategy contains six key priorities and includes a range of actions to deliver the Government's energy goals. The six strategic priorities are; • Promote consumer engagement and protect consumers from excessive costs •
02/01/2018
Soil Engineering GeoServices has won a £1.2 million deal to carry out ground investigation work on the Edinburgh City Bypass. The contractor will deliver the scheme as part of work to build a flyover on the Sheriffhall junction. Work is scheduled to start this month and the company is expected to b
02/01/2018
Stewart Milne Homes has appointed three new senior team members as part of its plans to build hundreds of new homes across the Central Belt. Stuart Henderson, Gary Milne and Grant Kirkhope have all been selected by Managing Director (MD) Gerry More as the housebuilder plans to deliver 500 new homes
02/01/2018
The Co-operative Group has revealed plans to create 100 new food stores across the UK. Up to £160 million will be invested throughout 2018 to create the new stores, helping to generate 1,600 jobs. In addition, the programme will see a further 150 outlets undergo major makeovers. More than 20 new s
02/01/2018
Work to repair a crack in the Forties Pipeline System in the North Sea is now complete. At the start of December, operator Ineos revealed the system would have to be closed after engineers discovered a small hairline crack in the pipe at Red Moss near Netherley. The Forties pipeline carries crude
02/01/2018
Work has started on a new 'affordable' housing development in Aberdeen. Hillcrest Housing Association (HA) is working with Robertson Partnership Homes to deliver 138 new homes for rent on St Machar Road. The scheme is funded through a Scottish Government grant totalling just over £9.5 million. Da
02/01/2018
More than £170,000 is to be invested in environmental improvements across Dundee. The Neighbourhood Services Committee will meet to discuss a package of upgrades for open spaces across the city on Monday, 08 January. The works will include; • Better sightlines, installation of bollards and natura
02/01/2018
Work is to begin on a manhole repairs project in Kirkwall. Local contractors DS Nicolson will start carrying out the scheme in the Union Street-Junction Road area of the town from 08 January until 15 January. To carry out the work safely, Union Street will be closed and there will be no access fro
02/01/2018
Work to expand car parking spaces at Inverurie station in Aberdeenshire is now complete. A total of 36 additional spaces have been created at the station, with vacant land adjacent to the north-west corner of the existing car park being used for the project and the current car park also being resur
02/01/2018
The Scottish Government has awarded more than £43,000 towards installing a new fully accessible toilet and changing facility at Ullapool Harbour. The Changing Places development is being part-funded from the third round of allocations from the Ferries Accessibility Fund. A disused building will be
