Work is now officially underway to create a new development of 49 affordable homes in Cupar.

Delivered for Kingdom Housing Association by award-winning family homebuilder Campion Homes, the project will deliver a diverse mix of high-quality homes designed to meet local needs - from one-bedroom bungalows to spacious four-bedroom family houses. 

Will Rudd, the award-winning civil, structural and conservation engineering practice, has announced a wide-ranging programme of senior promotions and new appointments across its Glasgow, Dublin and newly established Inverness operations, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued UK and Ireland expansion.

Akela Ground Engineering has completed the design and installation of a full precast foundation system to support eight Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units and two Power Conversion System (PCS) units for Emtec in Sandwich, Kent.

Will Rudd Edinburgh has delivered a major early milestone in the redevelopment of a prominent block in Edinburgh’s city centre, completing complex foundation works for the successful installation of a tower crane.

The jewel in Edinburgh’s adventure tourism destinations, Lost Shore Surf Resort has been named the World’s Best Surf Park, ranking number one in a global review published by leading attractions industry title Blooloop.

Located within the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID), the highly anticipated Health Innovation Hub (HiH) has secured Panthera as a new tenant ahead of its official opening next month. The announcement further strengthens the Hub’s growing community of healthcare innovators and highlights its role in supporting collaboration, growth and clinical excellence.

Pupils at Kennoway Primary School have been supporting biodiversity in their playground following the installation of new bug hotels within the school’s wildlife garden.

Construction is now underway at Salamander Yards, a landmark 99-home development set within one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant and popular neighbourhoods, Leith.

Campion Homes has announced the appointment of Billy Bald as its new Commercial Director, further enhancing the company’s strategic leadership as it continues to deliver high‑quality homes and communities across east central Scotland.  Billy’s appointment comes ahead of the retirements later this year of long-standing employees Alan Chalmers, Commercial Director and Ali Graham, Surveying Director.

Scotland’s commercial property markets are showing signs of stabilisation as inflation and interest rate pressures ease, according to the latest Scottish Property Review 2026 from property consultancy Ryden.

Glasgow’s newest purpose-built life sciences laboratory facility, the Health Innovation Hub (HiH), has been officially opened by Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care following a launch event held yesterday (5 March). This marks a major milestone for Scotland’s life sciences and the healthcare innovation ecosystem in Glasgow City Region.

West Lothian’s premier golf and leisure destination, Deer Park Golf & Country Club, is preparing for a bumper 2026 season as new golf and leisure memberships doubled since last year.

Perceptive Communicators has announced four significant new client appointments  across its specialist sectors, marking a strong continuation of growth in 2025 following its most successful year to date last year. 

The wins include projects with Clackmannanshire Transformation Space, Invest2Scale, Kadans Science Partner and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). 

Over the last decade, Scotland’s life science ecosystem has matured into a force to be reckoned with. But today, there’s a new energy, a belief that our place at the global innovation table is secure and we’re ready to reach to the next level.

Digital chemistry company Chemify is set to embark on the next phase of its business journey with a strategic relocation to Glasgow’s newest purpose-built life science facility, Health Innovation Hub (HiH).

Perceptive Communicators has announced four significant new client appointments  across its specialist sectors, marking a strong continuation of growth in 2025 following its most successful year to date last year. 

The wins include projects with Clackmannanshire Transformation Space, Invest2Scale, Kadans Science Partner and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). 

Scotland’s life sciences sector is smashing the targets set for it by the Industry Leadership Group, surpassing an £8bn contribution to the Scottish economy a full year ahead of schedule. With a new, ambitious target now set for 2035, the industry requires strategic action to solidify our position as a global leader in this high growth industry

 This will not be easy in the face of difficult economic headwinds: stubborn inflation, expected rises in global oil and gas prices, higher cost of living for employees. Pair this with sectoral specific issues such as shortages of skilled labour, adequate infrastructure and funding, and the outlook is challenging to say the least.

Scotland’s largest vaccine producer Valneva has renewed its contract with Glasgow-based communications consultancy, Perceptive Communicators, for ongoing strategic communications support. Perceptive will continue to provide a range of public relations and stakeholder engagement services to support Valneva’s commercial goals and its impact in Scotland’s life sciences sector.

Scotland’s life sciences sector is a crucial part of the nation’s economy, contributing groundbreaking innovation in areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and vaccine manufacture.

Recent data shows the sector now contributes almost £10.5bn to the Scottish economy, with life sciences exports worth £4.3bn, and the potential is building. Its strong academic foundation, coupled with a robust talent pool and the Scottish Government’s life sciences strategy, makes Scotland a prime destination for innovation and investment.

CBO of one of Europe's largest science and technology parks calls for richer female specific data sets to enable more informed and personalised healthcare.