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Muir Group plc has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended January 2026, with turnover increasing by 30% to £113.9 million and profit before tax exceeding £3m.
Muir Group demonstrates resilience with tenfold rise in profits
Muir Group plc has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended January 2026, with turnover increasing by 30% to £113.9 million and profit before tax exceeding £3m.
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Scottish Borders venues have been called on to present what the region has to offer at the Doors Open Days Festival for this year, set to take place on 5-6 September.
Scottish Borders Council calls for venues to be showcased at Doors Open Days Festival
Scottish Borders venues have been called on to present what the region has to offer at the Doors Open Days Festival for this year, set to take place on 5-6 September.
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The island of Raasay is transforming a disused ferry store into a venison processing facility, forming part of a £750,000 investment helping five islands spearhead Scotland’s path to becoming carbon-neutral by 2040.
Raasay ferry store to transform into venison processing facility
The island of Raasay is transforming a disused ferry store into a venison processing facility, forming part of a £750,000 investment helping five islands spearhead Scotland’s path to becoming carbon-neutral by 2040.
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According to new documents, Aberdeen City Council is hoping to spend £1.39 million to restore sections of the Beach Ballroom that have the highest need of repairs, such as its domed roof.
Aberdeen City Council eye £1.39m renovation for A-listed Beach Ballroom
According to new documents, Aberdeen City Council is hoping to spend £1.39 million to restore sections of the Beach Ballroom that have the highest need of repairs, such as its domed roof.
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The construction company City Building (Glasgow) has been fined after dozens of bats were killed due to building work taking place at a sheltered housing bungalow.
City Building fined after 150 bats died following construction work
The construction company City Building (Glasgow) has been fined after dozens of bats were killed due to building work taking place at a sheltered housing bungalow.
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Early in August, the redevelopment of George Square will reach a milestone when work starts at the junction of Queen Street and St Vincent Place.
Queen Street works to commence for George Square redevelopment in Glasgow
Early in August, the redevelopment of George Square will reach a milestone when work starts at the junction of Queen Street and St Vincent Place.
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The Bonding Warehouse, which is a Grade II-listed landmark in York has been recreated in miniature form as a tissue box.
And finally… tissue box miniature building
The Bonding Warehouse, which is a Grade II-listed landmark in York has been recreated in miniature form as a tissue box.
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In the latest CIOB Column, CIOB’s Scottish policy and public affairs lead, Dr Jocelyne Fleming, argues that Scotland needs to have a more honest conversation about housing trade-offs.
Dr Jocelyne Fleming: Every home counts
In the latest CIOB Column, CIOB’s Scottish policy and public affairs lead, Dr Jocelyne Fleming, argues that Scotland needs to have a more honest conversation about housing trade-offs.
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Michael Hastings, site manager at Barratt Homes’ Jackton Hall development and Jim Maclennan, site manager for David Wilson Homes at Eaglesham View, have both won an award at the National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Awards.
Pride in the Job success for East Kilbride site managers
Michael Hastings, site manager at Barratt Homes’ Jackton Hall development and Jim Maclennan, site manager for David Wilson Homes at Eaglesham View, have both won an award at the National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Awards.
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Surveying firm, DM Hall, has reached a professional milestone for ten colleagues who have now got Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation.
DM Hall colleagues achieve RICS accreditation
Surveying firm, DM Hall, has reached a professional milestone for ten colleagues who have now got Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation.
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Crieff Hydro has attained planning permission for Padel Barn, a new three-court indoor padel facility at its Perthshire resort, with the courts anticipated to open for early September.
Crieff Hydro secures planning permission for padel facility in Perthshire
Crieff Hydro has attained planning permission for Padel Barn, a new three-court indoor padel facility at its Perthshire resort, with the courts anticipated to open for early September.
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Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has given a substantial collection of food provision to Dunfermline Foodbank, accumulated through staff-led summer donation efforts.
Dunfermline Foodbank receives food supplies from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has given a substantial collection of food provision to Dunfermline Foodbank, accumulated through staff-led summer donation efforts.
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Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has given a substantial collection of food provision to Dunfermline Foodbank, accumulated through staff-led summer donation efforts.
Dunfermline Foodbank receives food supplies from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has given a substantial collection of food provision to Dunfermline Foodbank, accumulated through staff-led summer donation efforts.
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The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) annual work-related injury report has revealed the number of workers killed in work-related incidents has declined year on year, but by a smaller rate than in previous terms, writes Kevin Bridges.
Kevin Bridges: Workplace deaths decline as HSE plans reporting changes
The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) annual work-related injury report has revealed the number of workers killed in work-related incidents has declined year on year, but by a smaller rate than in previous terms, writes Kevin Bridges.
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Approval has been granted for plans for a 544-bed hostel in a Georgian Crescent at Edinburgh’s West End following an appeal.
Approval on appeal for 544-bed Edinburgh hostel
Approval has been granted for plans for a 544-bed hostel in a Georgian Crescent at Edinburgh’s West End following an appeal.
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SLR Consulting has been appointed to serve a major role in the public realm and landscape design of a £160 million project for Glasgow’s Chinatown district.
SLR Consulting appointed to lead design on £160m Glasgow mixed-use project
SLR Consulting has been appointed to serve a major role in the public realm and landscape design of a £160 million project for Glasgow’s Chinatown district.
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Moray Council’s Coastal Community Fund, is now open for its second year, with community groups and organisations now being invited to apply.
Applications for Moray Council’s Coastal Community Fund open for second year
Moray Council’s Coastal Community Fund, is now open for its second year, with community groups and organisations now being invited to apply.
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Plans are progressing to reopen a quarry site in West Fife, with it being anticipated that 4.3 million tonnes of stone could be extracted over the course of four decades.
Progress for plans to extend and reopen quarry site in West Fife
Plans are progressing to reopen a quarry site in West Fife, with it being anticipated that 4.3 million tonnes of stone could be extracted over the course of four decades.
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Scottish Construction Now, in association with HF Group, is proud to launch its first-ever roundtable event — and this is one you will not want to miss. #sponsored
SCN and HF Group launch strategic leadership survey and roundtable with Professor Bill Minnis
Scottish Construction Now, in association with HF Group, is proud to launch its first-ever roundtable event — and this is one you will not want to miss.
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Joining community representatives from Kelso, including His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, First Minister John Swinney and conservation specialists from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) on 24 July celebrated the reopening of Kelso Abbey.
First Minister marks Kelso Abbey reopening
Joining community representatives from Kelso, including His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, First Minister John Swinney and conservation specialists from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) on 24 July celebrated the reopening of Kelso Abbey.
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Joining community representatives from Kelso, including His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, First Minister John Swinney and conservation specialists from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) on 24 July celebrated the reopening of Kelso Abbey.
First Minister marks Kelso Abbey reopening
Joining community representatives from Kelso, including His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, First Minister John Swinney and conservation specialists from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) on 24 July celebrated the reopening of Kelso Abbey.
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Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has donated a total of £500 to Renfrewshire Foodbank to support the delivery of food provisions during the summer holiday period.
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland donates to Renfrewshire Foodbank
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has donated a total of £500 to Renfrewshire Foodbank to support the delivery of food provisions during the summer holiday period.
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Fake Italian curator Franco Malosso von Rosenfranz, has been jailed after he levelled a hill, built a fake archaeological site on top and charged tourists €40 a visit.
And finally… fake it til you fail
Fake Italian curator Franco Malosso von Rosenfranz, has been jailed after he levelled a hill, built a fake archaeological site on top and charged tourists €40 a visit.
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Scottish Construction Now, in association with HF Group, is proud to launch its first-ever roundtable event — and this is one you will not want to miss. #sponsored
SCN and HF Group launch strategic leadership survey and roundtable with Professor Bill Minnis
Scottish Construction Now, in association with HF Group, is proud to launch its first-ever roundtable event — and this is one you will not want to miss.
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Ramboll has teamed up with Culture for Climate Scotland to launch a new toolkit which aims to support the integration of culture into placemaking.
Toolkit launches to support integrating culture into placemaking
Ramboll has teamed up with Culture for Climate Scotland to launch a new toolkit which aims to support the integration of culture into placemaking.
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Aurora Energy Services has appointed highly experienced utilities and infrastructure executive Pauline Walsh as a non-executive director, while offshore wind veteran Ronnie Bonnar will act as an advisor to the board.
Key appointments join Aurora Energy Services
Aurora Energy Services has appointed highly experienced utilities and infrastructure executive Pauline Walsh as a non-executive director, while offshore wind veteran Ronnie Bonnar will act as an advisor to the board.
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SELECT managing director Sharon Miller is the next industry professional to spend ‘Just A Minute’ with SCN.
Just A Minute with Sharon Miller
SELECT managing director Sharon Miller is the next industry professional to spend ‘Just A Minute’ with SCN.
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Kier Group is closing in on a £12 billion order book after a full year in which revenue and profit are set to land at the top end of market expectations, with major Scottish contracts playing a prominent role.
Scottish projects help Kier close in on £12bn order book
Kier Group is closing in on a £12 billion order book after a full year in which revenue and profit are set to land at the top end of market expectations, with major Scottish contracts playing a prominent role.
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The main refurbishment works at the Loch Centre in Tranent are scheduled to begin in early October as part of a £5 million repair and revitalisation project.
Algo to deliver refurbishment of Tranent leisure centre
The main refurbishment works at the Loch Centre in Tranent are scheduled to begin in early October as part of a £5 million repair and revitalisation project.
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A new leisure centre for Larkhall has taken another crucial step forward with the submission of a Full Business Case to the Glasgow City Region City Deal for approval.
Business case submitted for new leisure centre in Larkhall
A new leisure centre for Larkhall has taken another crucial step forward with the submission of a Full Business Case to the Glasgow City Region City Deal for approval.
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