In the news, w/e December 1

A LOCAL authority councillor in Moray has been named 'Scotland’s High Street Hero', in recognition of his efforts to improve his local town of Buckie. The award has gone to Gordon McDonald, from Scotland's Towns Partnership, at its annual Scotland...

In numbers, w/e December 1

THE average rent for a two-bedroom property - in the private rented sector in Scotland - has increased by almost 15 per cent during the 12 months to September this year - to an average £841 per month; up £105...

The planting scheme at Picardy Place

GIVE it at least a year and the mix of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, conifers, ferns and grasses recently planted in the middle of a newly-reconfigured Edinburgh roundabout will begin to bulk out and bloom. Picardy Place, near the St...

Garden design using free wooden pallets

THE humble wooden pallet. A godsend for community gardens on a budget, since they are very often available for free. In Edinburgh, including from the back yard of a local paint shop. Since all community gardens require designing in advance,...

In the news, w/e November 24

PLANS to turn much of Edinburgh city centre into a largely pedestrianised zone are seeking further input from the general public. A consultation has been issued for what is being described as the 'next phase' design proposals for George Street...

In the news, w/e November 17

A MODERN take on the traditional Scottish tenement block has won the main prize at awards celebrating housing design in Scotland. Simon Square (pictured), in Edinburgh - by Fraser/Livingstone Architects, for Seven Hills Investments - has been awarded the Saltire...

Appointments, etc, w/e November 17

WELCOME to a fairly recently-launched editorial thread on placedesignscotland.com: noting appointments, retirements, etc in the Scottish placemaking sector. And we are grateful to reporting in Scottish Housing News, Scottish Construction Now and Project Scotland, plus others, for news of the...

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Public invited to debate capital plan for 2030

HOW Edinburgh might look and feel in seven years' time is the subject of a public hearing, to be attended...

Vision approved for key streets in Glasgow city centre

PROPOSALS to revitalise arguably Glasgow's three main retail thoroughfares have been approved by the city's elected members. Councillors yesterday approved...

Views sought on ‘early-stage proposals’ for four Glasgow neighbourhoods

RESIDENTS of four Glasgow neighbourhoods are being encouraged to share their views on early-stage proposals to create people-friendly streets that...

Infrastructure improvements to the fore from £400m-plus spend

OVER £400m has been spent in and around Glasgow, on "infrastructure improvements, and business and employment programmes" - during the...

In the news, w/e December 1

A LOCAL authority councillor in Moray has been named 'Scotland’s High Street Hero', in recognition of his efforts to improve...

In the news, w/e November 17

A MODERN take on the traditional Scottish tenement block has won the main prize at awards celebrating housing design in...

In the news this week, w/e October 20

THE EDINBURGH district of Leith has been named the 16th 'coolest neighbourhood' in the world - according to the media...

In numbers, w/e October 20

THE average price of a house in Scotland in August was £194,000 - some 1.1 per cent up on the...

In the news, w/e November 10

VIEWS are being sought on plans to shape Glasgow over the next 20 years. A consultation has been launched by...

In the news, w/e November 3

A 'HOUSING emergency' has been declared by elected members of The City of Edinburgh Council. In a what is being...

In the news, w/e October 27

GLASGOW'S city council is celebrating a cycle-friendly piece of technology securing a prize at a transport awards ceremony. The kit...

Compulsory purchases to be converted into ‘social rent’ housing

GLASGOW'S local authority is to invoke compulsory purchase powers, to acquire a group of flats and a derelict building, to...

Public invited to suggest new National Parks

SUGGESTIONS are being sought from the general public, for the creation of new National Parks in Scotland. The Scottish Government...

Surge reported in sales of £1m-plus homes

SCOTLAND last year witnessed an estimated 50 per cent increase in the number of houses sold for more than £1million...

Slim majority of Scots report feeling ‘broadly positive’

JUST over half of Scots are estimated to be 'broadly positive' about their lives, with one in ten responding to...

Green infrastructure designs to form basis of Glasgow district regeneration plans

PLANS to regenerate a district to the north-west of Glasgow city centre have taken what is being described as a...

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A two-door ‘solution’, for security?

IF security is a consideration - and why wouldn't it be? - in the design of apartment blocks, then, inspired...

In the news this week, w/e October 13

VIEWS are to be soon sought on plans to revitalise Glasgow city centre. Says the local authority, here: "With an...

In numbers, w/e October 13

THERE appears to be broad backing for the idea of building new towns, according to a survey conducted by pollsters,...

Pipes being laid to provide low-carbon heating in new town

THE first pipes in a heating network for a 'new town' in Midlothian have been laid - to provide an...

A modern interpretion of the almshouse

"THIS is a pic of 1970's council housing for older people in Stirling. A modern interpretation of an almshouse but...

The Inch Park

"This is one of my favourite personal photographs: of The Inch Park, very close to where I was brought up....

Sweet bench

"EDINBURGH'S Circus Lane has to be one of the prettiest streets in the UK; it's a design inspiration in its...

Window signage

"GREEN. Meadows, on Edinburgh's Buccleuch Street, describes itself as 'a modern take on a tropical plant shop with social and...

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