Planning and development

The Pittenweem Inn has been left empty for a decade, but will now be renovated

Planning and development

Plans to restore historic B-listed Scottish hotel win approval

UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander campaigning with Chancellor Rachel Reeves

UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander campaigning with Chancellor Rachel Reeves

UK Government urged to match Scottish funding on plans for new rail line

The report concluded that there would be significant effect on the surroundings of the site

The report concluded that there would be significant effect on the surroundings of the site

Local government

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Council rejects wind turbines proposal after public safety backlash

Peel Ports Clydeport has secured permission from the local authorities for the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard

Peel Ports Clydeport has secured permission from the local authorities for the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard

Scottish marine yard secures planning permission for £150 million upgrade

Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) male displaying in coniferous forest in spring. (Photo by: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images).

Western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) male displaying in coniferous forest in spring. (Photo by: Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images).

Planning Applications

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Planning application for Cairngorms phone mast withdrawn after widespread objections

The proposed plans will see the warehouse transformed into a specialised bouldering gym

The proposed plans will see the warehouse transformed into a specialised bouldering gym

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Scottish city set for first dedicated climbing centre

The site received opposition from locals

The site received opposition from locals

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Work begins on Scotland's third spaceport in multi-million pound development

A lodge at Blenheim gives an example of how Dalkeith holiday accommodation could look

A lodge at Blenheim gives an example of how Dalkeith holiday accommodation could look

Midlothian Council

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Plan to build 200 holiday lodges in Scottish park to 'help sustain estate'

Inchinnan Development Trust's Maggie Morrison wants a shake-up of the planning system

Inchinnan Development Trust's Maggie Morrison wants a shake-up of the planning system

Planning and development

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Meet the local heroes fighting for community land ownership in Scotland

An artists impression of what the former Coastguard cottages could look like after renovation

An artists impression of what the former Coastguard cottages could look like after renovation

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Trump family buy five cottages next to Aberdeenshire golf course

The new hydro turbine at Whiteadder Reservoir is expected to generate green energy as well as regulate water levels

The new hydro turbine at Whiteadder Reservoir is expected to generate green energy as well as regulate water levels

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'First of its kind in Europe': Work completed on Scottish reservoir energy scheme

The structure has been designed to blend into the setting with the grass-covered roof rising like a conical hill

The structure has been designed to blend into the setting with the grass-covered roof rising like a conical hill

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Failed Scottish archaeological visitor centre on market for £150k

The area is one of 'considerable archaeological sensitivity'

The area is one of 'considerable archaeological sensitivity'

Local government

Plans to rebuild home could unearth Roman artefacts

A former Rangers player has appealed his bid to convert an old bookmakers into a pub

A former Rangers player has appealed his bid to convert an old bookmakers into a pub

Glasgow City Council

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Ex-Rangers player appeals pub plan refusal

Wendy's is the third largest burger chain in the world

Wendy's is the third largest burger chain in the world

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Popular American food chain set to open its first Scottish location

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

Balmoral Castle

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Andy Wightman: King’s ownership of Balmoral is a block on real Scottish land reform

The new holiday park will be located just outside Jedburgh

The new holiday park will be located just outside Jedburgh

Scottish Borders Council

Plans for 40-lodge holiday park submitted to Scottish Borders Council

Dishoom operates 10 sites across the UK between Edinburgh, London, Birmingham and Manchester

Dishoom operates 10 sites across the UK between Edinburgh, London, Birmingham and Manchester

Glasgow city centre

Award-winning Indian restaurant chain looks to open in Scottish city

Govan Graving Docks has not been used for some time

Govan Graving Docks has not been used for some time

Planning and development

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Plans revealed for public park at historic Govan Graving Docks

The proposed site would allow visitors to 'connect with the natural environment'

The proposed site would allow visitors to 'connect with the natural environment'

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Proposals for £5m ‘luxury lodge’ holiday park in Borders unveiled

Scotland's Sauchiehall Street

Scotland's Sauchiehall Street

Derelict buildings

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More needs to be done to tackle Scotland's vacant and derelict land

A special meeting of elected members was called to discuss the crisis facing the county’s housing supply

A special meeting of elected members was called to discuss the crisis facing the county’s housing supply

East Lothian Council

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Scottish council declares 'affordable housing emergency' amid land loss claims

Ivan McKee made the announcement in Holyrood

Ivan McKee made the announcement in Holyrood

Planning Applications

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Scottish Government announces new planning hub to speed up housebuilding

The station handles more than 500,000 bus departures each year

The station handles more than 500,000 bus departures each year

Buchanan Street

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Scottish bus station to be redesigned to create 'world-class' transport hub

How Paisley Museum could look once finished

How Paisley Museum could look once finished

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Scottish museum renovation for 'world-class attraction' faces second delay

The figures were published by the Scottish Government on Monday

The figures were published by the Scottish Government on Monday

Scotland's Housing Emergency

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Planning system is failing to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency, say experts

Plans for a new battery storage facility have been submitted for Gattonside village in the Scottish Borders

Plans for a new battery storage facility have been submitted for Gattonside village in the Scottish Borders

Battery storage

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Bid for new battery storage facility in Scottish village

The Seventy Ninth Group has acquired a  £15 million project in Drumnadrochit

The Seventy Ninth Group has acquired a  £15 million project in Drumnadrochit

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Dozens of luxury lodges on Loch Ness planned as developers buy holiday site

The bridge carries people across the Tweed

The bridge carries people across the Tweed

Repairs to be carried out to secure future of historic Scottish bridge

Bellway has applied to begin phase two of its development at the village

Bellway has applied to begin phase two of its development at the village

Housing developer denies emptying sewage into Scottish village drains

Representatives of the holiday firm outlined proposals in Hawick today

Representatives of the holiday firm outlined proposals in Hawick today

Scottish Borders

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Centre Parcs reveals plans to create first holiday village in Scotland

The road leading to Pittlesheugh Farm in Berwickshire, where plans for a proposed Battery Energy Storage System have been submitted

The road leading to Pittlesheugh Farm in Berwickshire, where plans for a proposed Battery Energy Storage System have been submitted

Battery storage

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Concerns raised that a Scottish county could be a ‘concrete jungle’ within 25 years

Crichton was Robert Rowand Anderson in the late 19th century

Crichton was Robert Rowand Anderson in the late 19th century

Midlothian Council

Village to welcome first new build in 140 years despite 'modern design' concerns

The proposed flats on Sauchiehall Street

The proposed flats on Sauchiehall Street

Glasgow city centre

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Marks and Spencer sell former Glasgow store to student flat developer

'Smartie Tube', St Enoch Centre and plan for Sauchiehall Street

'Smartie Tube', St Enoch Centre and plan for Sauchiehall Street

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Several Scottish city council projects to be postponed due to rising costs

A final decision on whether to go ahead with the project is still to be taken

A final decision on whether to go ahead with the project is still to be taken

Planning and development

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Meeting planned over controversial flood protection scheme

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

Balmoral Castle

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No plans to hold weddings for the public at Balmoral, estate clarifies

Proposed building by Scottish Opera, Glasgow

Proposed building by Scottish Opera, Glasgow

Forth and Clyde Canal

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New Scottish Opera building and student flats approved despite objections

A council planning officer had previously recommended refusal of the plans

A council planning officer had previously recommended refusal of the plans

Local government

Controversial Scottish battery storage plans unanimously thrown out

The architect hope to create

The architect hope to create

Plans unveiled for Scottish city centre’s first public garden in 200 years

SSEN plans to build 400 homes in the Highlands and a similar number in Aberdeenshire

SSEN plans to build 400 homes in the Highlands and a similar number in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Charity welcomes 'innovative' SSEN plans for 1000 new homes

A CGI model of the site at Ravenscraig when complete

A CGI model of the site at Ravenscraig when complete

North Lanarkshire

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Planning permission granted for £10 million North Lanarkshire project

Stella McCartney applied for planning permission to build a 'modernist mansion'

Stella McCartney applied for planning permission to build a 'modernist mansion'

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Fashion designer told to allow public access to beach in plans for Scottish mansion

The locations for more than 800 have been confirmed

The locations for more than 800 have been confirmed

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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SSEN to help deliver more than 1000 new homes across north of Scotland

Taymouth Castle estate seen from a distance in a file photo

Taymouth Castle estate seen from a distance in a file photo

Taymouth Castle

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Council withdraws key Taymouth Castle planning papers amid 'unlawful' allegations

Leitters Forest is located in central Scotland

Leitters Forest is located in central Scotland

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Picturesque Scottish forest with 'historical' gold mine up for sale

Proposals have been made for changes to the Pavilion Theatre

Proposals have been made for changes to the Pavilion Theatre

Glasgow city centre

Proposals to upgrade Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre revealed

Plans for the new Scottish Opera HQ have been approved despite objections

Plans for the new Scottish Opera HQ have been approved despite objections

Glasgow City Council

Plans for new Scottish Opera HQ and 700 student beds approved despite objections

Historic Scottish theatre set to reopen following seven years worth of refurbishments

Historic Scottish theatre set to reopen following seven years worth of refurbishments

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Historic Scottish theatre set to reopen following seven years worth of refurbishments

The £300 million Keystone building will be built in the city’s West End on its historic Gilmorehill campus

The £300 million Keystone building will be built in the city’s West End on its historic Gilmorehill campus

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Scottish university's £300 million campus completion date revealed

Organic Architects have submitted planning permission to construct a new distillery at Auchenbowie House

Organic Architects have submitted planning permission to construct a new distillery at Auchenbowie House

Plans to turn walled garden with links to Robert Burns into whisky distillery

Locals are calling on the council to give Buccleuch Estate a deadline to provide access

Locals are calling on the council to give Buccleuch Estate a deadline to provide access

Dalkeith Country Park

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Community stages protest over 'locked gate' blocking them from country park

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh

Victorian Society

Hotel redesigned by Arthur Conan Doyle faces demolition

The Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard has said the delays will not significantly increase the cost of the vessels

The Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard has said the delays will not significantly increase the cost of the vessels

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Turkish-built CalMac ferries face delays amid supply chain issues